Chemical Peel FAQ’s Link Here

preparing for your PCA SKIN professional treatment

-Using PCA SKIN daily care products before your peel will prepare your skin, reduce the risk of complications and typically lead to better treatment results.

-If you are lactating, pregnant or may be pregnant, only a select number of PCA SKIN Treatments are appropriate. Consult your OB/GYN before receiving treatment.

-Do not go to a tanning bed two weeks before treatment. This practice should be discontinued altogether due to the increased risk of cancer and accelerated visible aging.

-It is recommended that extended sun exposure be avoided, especially in the 10 days before your treatment.

-It is recommended to delay use of Retin-A®, Renova®, Differin®, Tazorac®, Avage®, EpiDuo™, Ziana®, and high-percentage alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) and beta hydroxy acid (BHA) products for approximately five days before treatment. Consult your physician before temporarily discontinuing the use of any prescription medications.

post-chemical peel skin care instructions

-After receiving a PCA SKIN professional treatment, you should not necessarily expect to “peel”. Light flaking in a few localized areas for three to five days and residual redness for approximately one to 12 hours post-procedure is typical.

-It is recommended that makeup not be applied post-treatment, as it is ideal to allow the skin to stabilize and rest overnight; however, makeup may be applied 15 minutes after the treatment if necessary.

-To minimize the potential for side effects, use only The Post-Procedure Solution for three to five days or until flaking has resolved.

-If the skin feels tight, apply ReBalance, for normal to oily skin types, or Silkcoat® Balm, for drier skin types, to moisturize as needed.

-It is recommended that other topical, over-the-counter medications or AHA products should not be applied to the skin for seven days post-procedure, as they may cause irritation.

-It is recommended to delay use of Retin-A ®, Differin ®, Renova ®, Tazorac ®, Avage ®, EpiDuo™ or Ziana ® five days post-procedure. Consult your physician before temporarily discontinuing use of any prescription medications.

-Try to avoid direct sun exposure and excessive heat. Use a PCA SKIN broad spectrum sunscreen.

-Do not go to a tanning bed for at least two weeks post-procedure. This practice should be discontinued altogether due to an increased risk of skin cancer and accelerated visible aging.

-Do not pick or pull on any loosening or peeling skin. This could potentially cause hyper-pigmentation.

-Do not have electrolysis, facial waxing or use depilatories for approximately five days.