Post Care Instructions
Microdermabrasion Treatment:
Microdermabrasion aftercare is essential for ensuring you achieve optimal results. Proper microdermabrasion aftercare will allow your skin to heal after the treatment and ensure you are left with the rejuvenated skin you desire. The first 24 hours after your treatment are crucial for producing the best possible results and it is important to keep your skin cool and calm. Avoid direct contact to with sun for 48 hours, including no tanning beds, chemicals, or heat treatments. Use a minimum of SPF 30 throughout this course to protect skin, and regularly apply moisturizer to replenish moisture. Do not touch or pick the skin while there is no down time with this treatment, there may be visible cellular regeneration ( flaky skin).
PCA Pre- Peel Care/ Post-Peel Instructions:
This treatment is an application of a chemical solution to the skin that causes exfoliation and the eventual loss of the outer layer of the skin. The skin will then grow back over the newly exposed lower layer, resulting in smoother, clearer, and more youthful skin with fewer wrinkles.
Use of PCA SKIN daily care products prior to your peel will prepare the skin, allow for better treatment results, and reduce the risk of complications. This is recommended but not mandatory. Please consult your physician or skin care clinician for appropriate recommendations for your skin type and condition.
Please consult your skin care provider if you are breastfeeding. We do not recommend chemical peels for women pregnant or nursing.
Do not utilize a tanning bed two weeks prior to treatment. This practice should be discontinued altogether due to the increased risk of skin cancer and acceleration of aging skin.
It is recommended that extended sun exposure be avoided, especially in the 10 days prior to treatment.
Avoid using chemical hair removal treatments or waxing your skin at least five to seven days before treatment. You also want to avoid any chemical injection treatments like collagen injections and Botox for at least one week before the peel.
It is recommended to delay use of tretinoin, Retin-A, Renova, Differin, Tazorac, Avage, EpiDuoTM, Ziana and high-percentage AHA and BHA products for approximately five days prior to treatment. Consult your physician before temporarily discontinuing use of any prescription medications.
PCA Skin superficial peels result in little to no downtime but create dramatic and visible results. Treatments may cause slight redness, tightness, peeling, flaking or temporary dryness. Most patients find it unnecessary to apply makeup, as the skin will be smooth, dewy and radiant following your treatment. If you would like to apply makeup, allow approximately 15 minutes for the pH of the skin to stabilize before applying foundation.
Post-Peel Instructions Two days post-procedure:
Stay cool! Heating internally can cause hyperpigmentation.
Do not put the treated area directly into a hot shower spray.
Do not go into hot tubs, steam rooms or saunas.
Do not go swimming.
Do not participate in activities that may cause excessive perspiration.
Do not use loofahs or other means of mechanical exfoliation.
Do not direct a hair dryer onto the treated area.
Do not apply ice or ice water to the treated area.
General guidelines:
After receiving a PCA Skin professional treatment, you should not necessarily expect to 'peel'. However, light flaking in a few localized areas for several days is typical. Most patients who undergo these treatments have residual redness for approximately one to twelve hours post-procedure.
As with all peels and treatments, it is recommended that makeup not be applied the day of 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 desired.
To minimize side effects and maximize results use the Post-Procedure Products for three to five days or until flaking has resolved.
If the skin feels tight, apply ReBalance for normal skin types or Silkcoat Balm for drier skin types to moisturize as needed. For maximum hydration, you can apply Hydrating Serum under ReBalance or Silkcoat Balm.
Moisturizer should be applied at least twice daily but can be applied more frequently for hydration and to decrease the appearance of flaking.
It is recommended that other topical, over-the-counter medications or alpha hydroxy acid products not be applied to the skin seven days post procedure, as they may cause irritation.
It is recommended to delay use of tretinoin, Retin-A, Differin, Renova, Tazorac, Avage EpiDuoTM or Zianan seven days post-procedure. Consult your physician before temporarily discontinuing use of any prescription medications.
Avoid direct sun exposure and excessive heat. Use Weightless Protection SPF 45, Protecting Hydrator SPF 30 or Hydrator Plus SPF 30 for broad-spectrum UV protection.
Do not pick or pull on any loosening or peeling skin. This may potentially cause hyperpigmentation.
Do not have electrolysis, facial waxing or use depilatories for approximately seven days.
Do not have another treatment until your clinician advises you to do so.
Post care for all waxing services:
Please follow the guidelines below to ensure your skin is cared for properly over the next few days.
Please note: some slight soreness, small bumps and redness are common and perfectly normal temporary reactions, particularly if this is your first wax. These symptoms should subside over the next 24 - 48 hours. If you experience persistent redness or irritation, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Keep the waxed area clean, and avoid heat and friction during the next 24 - 48 hours.
This means:
No baths or showers (cool to lukewarm water only).
No saunas, hot tubs, massage or steam treatments.
No tanning (sunbathing, sun beds or fake tans).
No sport, gym work or other exercises.
Avoid scratching or touching the area with unwashed hands.
Wear clean, loose fitting clothes.
Avoid swimming in chlorinated pools.
Do not apply deodorants, body sprays, powders, lotions or other products to the area, other than those recommended by your Aesthetician.