✔ TCA CROSS (Chemical Reconstruction of Skin Scars) is a highly targeted resurfacing technique using very high-strength trichloroacetic acid (70–95%) applied with pinpoint precision to areas of concern.

✔ The acid is carefully placed within the scar or lesion using a fine applicator, where it causes controlled chemical coagulation of proteins in the dermis. This process initiates an intense wound-healing response, stimulating fibroblast activity and triggering the production of new collagen and elastin.

✔ Over a series of treatments, this collagen remodelling results in visible filling and smoothing of deep or narrow scars and significant improvement in skin texture. Because the surrounding skin is left untreated, downtime is localised and recovery is faster than with full-field resurfacing.

✔Ice pick acne scars

✔Deep boxcar scars

✔Enlarged pores

✔Stubborn sun spots or pigmentation spots

✔ Localised skin texture irregularities

✔ Typically performed in a series of 3–6 treatments spaced 4–6 weeks apart for best results.

✔ Downtime is localised to the treated spots, with whitening (frosting) immediately after, followed by redness, mild swelling, and scab formation over 5–7 days.

✔ Treated areas naturally shed, revealing smoother and healthier skin beneath.

✔ Can be safely combined with other resurfacing modalities, such as fractional CO₂ laser or microneedling, for comprehensive scar improvement.