10/19/2026
✨ NEW AT CHRYSOLITE AESTHETICS: TCA CROSS ✨
Some acne scars are too deep and narrow for traditional treatments to fully reach! and that’s exactly where TCA CROSS can make a difference.
We’re excited to introduce TCA CROSS (Chemical Reconstruction of Skin Scars) at Chrysolite Aesthetics, a highly targeted treatment designed especially for deep, pitted acne scars. 💚
What is TCA CROSS?
Unlike a traditional chemical peel that is applied over the entire face, TCA CROSS uses a high concentration of trichloroacetic acid (TCA) placed precisely inside individual scars. This creates a controlled chemical injury within the scar, stimulating healing, new collagen formation, and dermal remodeling. Over a series of treatments, the goal is for the base of the scar to gradually become shallower and less noticeable.
🎯 Who is it best for?
TCA CROSS is especially effective for:
* Ice-pick acne scars ⭐ — one of the hardest scar types to treat
* Deep, narrow boxcar scars
* Selected other atrophic/depressed scars
How many treatments will I need?
TCA CROSS is not a one-and-done treatment. Collagen remodeling takes time, and improvement is gradual.
What should I expect afterward?
Immediately after application, the treated scar typically develops a temporary white “frost.” Over the following days, the tiny treated areas may become red or darker and form small crusts/scabs while healing. Do not pick them! Protecting the skin from the sun and following your post-care instructions are extremely important.
Potential side effects include redness, discomfort, temporary darkening or lightening of the skin, prolonged pigment changes, infection, and—in uncommon cases—worsening or widening of a scar.
💚 Why we’re adding TCA CROSS
Because not all acne scars are the same! and they shouldn’t all be treated the same way.
At Chrysolite Aesthetics, we can evaluate whether your scars are ice-pick, boxcar, rolling, or a combination and build a customized scar plan using TCA CROSS alone or alongside treatments such as subcision, RF microneedling, microneedling, or filler when appropriate.
Deep scars need targeted solutions. 🎯
📞 Call 832-698-1157 to schedule your acne-scar consultation.