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PCA PEELS
PellRadiant is proud to offer PCA peels as part of our comprehensive skincare treatments. A PCA skin peel chemically exfoliates and brings new skin cells to the surface to help treat chronic and acute skin conditions as well as discoloration, aging, and scarring. Unlike deep skin peels, PCA peels can be performed over the lunch hour, and you should have no problems returning back to work feeling fresh and rejuvenated.
WHAT IS A CHEMICAL PEEL?
A chemical peel is a type of deep exfoliation that uses an acid to speed up the skin’s natural healing processes. By removing the dead and dying skin and allowing fresh skin cells to move to the surface, a chemical peel can treat persistent problems like acne as well as the long-term effects of aging and sun damage.
Some skin peels require significant downtime and recovery, but PCA peels are a light, rejuvenating process that strengthens the skin and offers an alternative to traditional, deeper chemical peels.
REAL RESULTS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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How is dermaplaning done?Dermaplaning is a painless procedure and can be compared to the sensation of shaving your legs, but in this case, it’s on your face. First, the aesthetician will cleanse and thoroughly dry your skin. Next, she’ll pull an area of your skin taut with one hand, and hold a sterile 10 gauge blade at a 45 degree angle in the other hand and use short, swift strokes to scrape off dead skin cells and peach fuzz.
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How long does it take?About 30 minutes
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What are the side effects of dermaplaning?There are no side effects and zero downtime. After the treatment, your skin will be highly sensitive to sun exposure and may already look very pink, so be sure to wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher to reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation.
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What are the benefits of dermaplaning?You’ll immediately look more radiant with a more even skin tone and texture. All of your peach fuzz will be gone, which is why first-timers say their skin has never felt so soft before.
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Recommended course for optimal results?Dermaplaning removes 21 days worth of dead skin cells, so it’s best to allow the skin to complete its rejuvenation cycle before your next treatment.
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Who should administer this treatment?Dermaplaning should be administered by a board certified dermatologist or licensed aesthetician who specializes in this procedure. “An aesthetician has to be licensed in the state she is practicing in. There are several different schools you can attend, but ultimately you have to pass a state administered written and practical exam to get your license,” explains Wright. It’s always a good idea to ask how long they’ve been administering dermaplaning to know their level of experience—there’s a very sharp blade involved! We’re stating the obvious, but don’t make any sudden movements while the aesthetician is scraping your face. If you have resilient skin, try coupling microdermabrasion and dermaplaning in the same session for incredible results. Many women are often concerned that shaving peach fuzz will make it grow back heavier and darker, but that’s just an old wives’ tale. Superficial vellus hair (that’s the science-y name for clear or white soft fine facial hair) will grow back at the same rate and with the same texture as it was before the treatment.
