Q: How do I know which peel is right for me?
A: Your PCA SKIN Certified Professional has been trained in the safe and effective application of each of our professional treatment products. This education, in conjunction with their professional licensure, allows them to not only choose a treatment appropriate for your skin type, but also customize the treatment to address your personal skincare needs.
Q: How much discomfort should be expected during a peel?
A: The level of discomfort experienced depends on the treatment. Most PCA SKIN chemical peels are gentle and create minimal to no burning or stinging sensation in the skin. Dramatic wrinkling, sun damaged or acne scars may require a deeper peel, which may cause moderate stinging for a few minutes. Deep peels are not necessary for most skin types and conditions. PCA SKIN's superficial peels produce beautiful and immediate results with minimal discomfort for the majority of patients.
Peels & Facials FAQ
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Q: Can people who are frequently in the sun receive peels?
A: Yes, but only if they use sunscreen protection everyday. Sunbathing should be avoided due to increased risk of skin cancer and visible premature aging, but especially prior to treatment, directly following a treatment and while the skin is peeling. If you are receiving peel treatments to reduce the appearance of skin discoloration, it is imperative to use the appropriator PCA SKIN skin-brightening products, as well as a broad spectrum SPF product daily, and avoid unnecessary sun exposure.
Q: Will a chemical peel make thin skin even thinner?
A: No. Having a PCA SKIN chemical peel will remove surface buildup, hydrate the skin and give it a plumper, "thicker" appearance. The use of topical vitamin C, retinoids and peptide products in a treatment, as well as in a daily care regimen, will help, make skin stronger and more durable.
Q: Are there any treatments that are good for rosaces?
A: PCA SKIN offers many options to hep control rosacea. Our gentle TCA and lactic acid blends are wonderful choices for rosacea. Esthetique Peel, Ultra Peel 1 ands Sensie Peel all fight bacteria, reduce inflammation and help promote healthy skin. Rosacea is best controlled with a combination of medical therapies, in office treatments, daily care products and lifestyle considerations. Heat is an enemy of rosacea- stay cool!
Q: I am currently receiving facial peels but am noticing discolorations, breakouts and skin roughness on my body as well. Are there peels capable of treating the body?
A: Yes, the Smoothing Body Peel Treatment is a blend of three peeling agents as well as ingredients designed to even skin tone, hydrate and reduce impurities. The skin on the body is naturally thicker than that on the face, therefore different solutions are sometimes necessary for optimal results. The Smoothing Body Peel Treatment focuses on the most common skin afflictions or conditions affecting the body.