You should start with the Microdermabrasion first. For the first week, do several microdermabrasions as outlined below, then, wait a week without doing any microdermabrasions, and after 7 days of giving your skin a break, do your first Skin Peel. Then after that, do a microdermabrasion every other week alternating with a Skin Peel.

This is by far the most effective way to improve your skin's appearance. The micropeel will further break down the cell walls to further penetrate nutrients and moisturizers into the skin.

Acid peels are designed to rejuvenate the skin. In nearly every case, the client's skin will appear fresher and healthier.

A chemical peel is a procedure that rejuvenates skin. Most individuals find benefit from the application of glycolic acid. In almost all cases, patients will notice a improved vitality of skin.

Regardless of the Skin Problem you are treating, maintaining the health of your skin between microdermabrasion treatments is essential. You need to keep the skin hydrated and moisturized but you want to refrain from using harsh chemicals. Use the DermaSPA Cloth gently on a daily basis while confining your aggressive Microdermabrasion treatments to once weekly (at most).

Lower strength Glycolic Acid (8% or lower) does not go deep enough into the skin to actually penetrate into the bloodstream, so is supposedly poses no risk to a fetus. However, since the stronger glycolic acids (stronger than 8%) do penetrate deeper into the skin, I advise against using while pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or while lactating.

The Neostrata® Peels are 100% free glycolic acid to maximize bioavailability, resulting in an effective, predictable, safe peel. Many competitive peel products are either pH adjusted, buffered or partially neutralized reducing their effectiveness and predictability. The NeoStrata® Peel System allows the trained professional to safely design a treatment program around a particular patient's skin care needs and tolerance.

With the California Peel, the skin is lifted by a precision handpiece and gently abraded by a blast of fine aluminum oxide crystals. The handpiece gradually glides across the skin's surface, removing the dead outer layer of skin and erasing fine lines and blemishes to uncover the smoother, younger-looking skin underneath. The California Peel is effective on all colors of skin. The simple process is virtually pain-free and can be performed without any anesthesia in most patients.

Any Airstream that has been acid washed, has the potential to be a perpetual leaker. The acid gets under the rivet heads and can't be rinsed off properly. The acid will repeatedly reactivate and will continue to eat away at the aluminum underneath the rivet heads.

Artificially removing the outer layer of skin by a process called peeling or exfoliating helps speed up the body’s natural process of skin renewal. The skin grows back without replicating many of the problems that have developed during its life—such as fine lines, sun damage, dark spots etc. Consistently removing the outer layers of skin (epidermis) results in a skin that is well hydrated, less pigmented and more youthful looking.

Alphay-hydroxy peel are fruit acid made of sugar cane and natural white grapes to exfoliate dead skin and dry out the oil, leaving the skin smooth and supple. Do not use in the summer only winter.

Originally developed in Italy, and quickly adopted by Dermatologists in the United States, MicroDermabrasion has been used successfully for years by millions of men and women for the treatment of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, superficial pigmentation and sun-damaged skin. MicroDermabrasion with the DermaSPA Cloth is safe to use on all skin types, whether you are male or female, have light skin or dark. It is beneficial for both young and mature skin.

Microdermabrasion treatments eliminate the pain and discomfort plus the risk of an adverse reaction to a conventional peel. Microdermabrasion treatments are more predictable in the way they interact with your skin. Another method of removing wrinkles and lines involves a laser, which you have probably heard about. Laser treatment is expensive, penetrates quite deeply and requires local or general anesthetic.

Results of chemical peels or microdermabrasion should be immediately visible, although multiple treatments are usually required for full effect. San Diego Plastic Surgeon - Our Practice - About Dr. Pollack - FAQ - Skin Care - Spa Services - Photo Gallery - Maps & Directions - Promotions - Contact Us

With microdermabrasion there is no preconditioning, no anesthesia, no chemicals, no "downtime", and it can be performed on all skin types. This noninvasive procedure, performed by a licensed aesthetician, will improve your overall appearance with no disruption from your daily activities.

Microdermabrasion Peel Kit offer professional results in the areas of: buffing, polishing, refining, deep cleaning of pores, and reduction of surface imperfections. Glycolic Acid Peel Kits offer a professional strength 30%, 40% & 50%. Glycolic Acid (pharmaceutical strength) offers professional results in the area of: diminishing lines, removing imperfections and darkness, decreasing acne, blackheads and oil production, increasing collagen production, smoothing, firming and evening skin tone.

Yes. Each treatment is customised to your skin type so we can simply use a very light pressure around sensitive areas.

PCA Advanced Skin Care Systems does not retail directly to the public, however, we offer a convenient referral service to assist you in locating a facility in your area that carries PCA products. Please call our toll free number (877.PCA.SKIN) or e-mail us at info@pcaskin.com and a customer service representative will be happy to assist you. Skin on the face is more delicate than skin on the body. While soap is suitable to cleanse skin on the body it is far too drying for sensitive facial skin.

The state of your skin after a peel depends on what kind of peel you had. The superficial peels have limited effects, the medium peels may cause some redness and the deeper peels may require weeks to recover.

You may notice some flaking of the skin but not peeling. Discontinue use if you experience any unusual reactions and consult your physician.

Immediately after a peel your skin will feel and look a lot softer and more hydrated, after 6 – 10 treatments you can expect your skin to be more even in colour and tone, further hydrated, softer, smoother and radiant while the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles are diminished.

The active ingredients in the Skin Culture Peel are Resorcinol and Phenol, which cause the skin to exfoliate. The antiseptic, germicidal and healing properties of Salicylic, Sulfur and Sodium Benzoate are also used in the formula. Plus, the oils of Thyme, Eucalyptus and Wintergreen, which have long been recognised in natural healing science as effective holistic healing agents for many skin problems.

Yes. Men and women of all ages and skin colour (fair to black) can enjoy a fresher, clearer, younger looking complexion with the Skin Culture Peel. The treatment will not make the user lighter or darker than they naturally are, but will help to return the skin to it's natural tone and texture. In addition to beautifying your complexion a Skin Culture Peel will also improve most skin problems from minor brown spots to spots and acne scarring.

A more mature skin that is showing the signs of aging will benefit from its use by a reduction in visible lines and wrinkles. This maturing skin will also literally act younger. A skin that is prone to congestion, clogged pores, blackheads, and etc. will become clearer as the pores will be relieved by the rapid exfoliation from glycolic acid causing it to function with loss blockage and greater clarity.

To maintain the results of your skin peel and for further complexion improvement and skin care, the Aftercare Kit is unique for use on your new skin. Suitable for use on all skin types the Kit contains both peeling and clearing agents which gives you outstanding beauty and clarification by actually giving you a very light peel every 60 days of use.

If you have Roscea, this is an excellent peel for you. This peel is great for treating more mature skin types.

Acid peels usually take about 30 minutes from start to finish, quick enough to earn them the nickname "the lunchtime peel."