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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I know which peel is right for me?
A: Your PCA SKIN (R) 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 designed for your skin type, but also customize a treatment addressing your personal skin care 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 sensations in the skin. Dramatic wrinkling, sun damage 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 clients.
Q: Should people who are frequently in the sun receive peels?
A: Yes, but only if they use sunscreen protection every day. Sunbathing should be avoided prior to treatment, directly following a treatment and while the skin is peeling. If you are receiving peel treatments to reduce skin discoloration (hyperpigmentation), it is imperative to use the appropriate PCA SKIN skin-brightening products as well as broad-spectrum sun protection moisturizer daily, and avoid unnecessary sun exposure to reduce the chance of further hyperpigmentation.
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, retinol and peptide products in a treatment, as well as as in a daily care regimen, will help build the collagen and elastin network in the skin, thus making it stronger and more durable.
Q: Are there any treatments that are good for rosacea?
A: PCA SKIN offers many options to help control rosacea. Our gentle TCA and lactic acid blends are wonderful choices for rosacea. Rosacea is best controlled with a combination of medical therapies, daily care products and lifestyle considerations.
Q: Should people who are frequently in the sun receive peels?
A: Yes, but only if they use sunscreen protection every day. Sunbathing should be avoided prior to treatment, directly following a treatment and while the skin is peeling. If you are receiving peel treatments to reduce skin discoloration (hyperpigmentation), it is imperative to use the appropriate PCA SKIN skin-brightening products as well as broad-spectrum sun protection moisturizer daily, and avoid unnecessary sun exposure to reduce the chance of further hyperpigmentation.
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, retinol and peptide products in a treatment, as well as as in a daily care regimen, will help build the collagen and elastin network in the skin, thus making it stronger and more durable.
Q: Are there any treatments that are good for rosacea?
A: PCA SKIN offers many options to help control rosacea. Our gentle TCA and lactic acid blends are wonderful choices for rosacea. Rosacea is best controlled with a combination of medical therapies, daily care products and lifestyle considerations.