What To Know About Chemical Peel At Massage Envy

Massage Envy has partnered with PCA SKIN® to offer effective, mild chemical peels suitable for all skin types. These treatments, carried out by experienced estheticians, aim to address skin issues like acne, hyperpigmentation, and aging. PCA SKIN peels use a combination of exfoliating agents, antioxidants, and other therapeutic components to improve skin tone and texture, resulting in a more youthful complexion. After the treatment, many customers prefer a soothing massage to promote circulation and skin renewal. Popular PCA SKIN products include the PCA SKIN Sensi Peel for sensitive skin, the PCA SKIN Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin, and the PCA SKIN Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum, which plumps and hydrates the skin for a more youthful appearance.

How to Prepare for a Chemical Peel

A chemical peel is a technique that is used to resurface the skin. A chemical peel can be performed in one of three depths, and the one you choose will depend on the issues that you are trying to address with the procedure.

The chemical peel is light. A chemical peel that is mild and superficial exfoliates the epidermis, which is the outermost layer of the skin. In addition to treating dryness, acne, and uneven skin tone, it is also used to alleviate fine wrinkles. A gentle peel could be performed anywhere from once every two to five weeks.
The chemical peel is medium. Through the use of a medium chemical peel, skin cells are removed from the epidermis as well as from areas of the upper part of the dermis, which is the middle layer of skin. The wrinkles, acne scars, and uneven skin tone can all be treated with this product. In order to acquire or keep the desired effect, it is possible that you will need to keep repeating the method.

Extensive chemical peeling. In order to remove even more skin cells, a deep chemical peel is performed. If you have deeper wrinkles, scars, or precancerous growths, your doctor may prescribe that you use this product. If you want to receive the maximum effect, you won’t have to repeat the operations.

As long as you utilize a low concentration of acids, the side effects of skin peels are all going to be favorable, regardless of whether you believe it or not. When the acid concentration is higher than 25%, it can cause your skin to become more thin, and it can only be done a few times to get rid of hyperpigmentation or to remove deep wrinkles (30% acid).

In order to create a controlled burn on your skin, skin peels, also known as acid peels, often involve the application of a mild acid. Consequently, this causes the skin to produce collagen in order to heal the “wound” that was caused by the acid. Greater collagen results in skin that is more robust and has fewer wrinkles.

Furthermore, acids are capable of removing dead skin cells, hence displaying youthful skin and removing skin texture issues such as bumps and pores that have become enlarged.

To summarize, adding low percentage acids to your skincare routine is a fantastic way to improve its effectiveness.

What to expect after a chemical peel

After your chemical peel is complete, your esthetician will wait outside while you gather your belongings. Once you’re all set, you can discuss home care product options to help prolong the effects of your peel.

You’ll get a complimentary, 3-5-day kit of PCA SKIN products to help maintain the effects of your chemical peel. Light flaking in a few localized areas for several days is typical. And Massage Envy wants you to be a smart skin care enthusiast. Make sure to limit sun exposure in the first few days following your peel. If you have any questions, consult with your esthetician.

Who are peels for?

Everyone! Whether your skin is dry, oily, combination, or even sensitive, there is a chemical peel treatment for you.

PCA Skin Chemical Peel

PCA Skin creates a chemical peel known as the PCA peel. Professional chemical peels are just one of many services this company provides.

revitalize your skin by addressing the signs of aging like discoloration and wrinkles, as well as the damage caused by the sun and scarring from acne and trauma.
Since its founding in 1990, this company has been producing a variety of goods, including a certification program for medical professionals interested in administering PCA peels.

The majority of PCA peels are light peels.
Superficial peels are a common name for PCA peels. As a result, they are only effective on the outermost layer of skin and require minimal downtime for healing. All sorts of skin can find the right formula here.

The Jessner peel is the basis for a number of PCA Skin peels. Ingredients like lactic acid and salicylic acid can be found in PCA peels. A review of the scientific literature conducted in 2016 concluded that both are effective in treating the skin.

There are PCA peels that go for the dermis instead.
Deeper skin layers may be reached by some PCA peels. Blended peels are what they call these kinds of products.

Trichloroacetic acid, an ingredient found in most medium-depth peels, is also present in blended peels (TCA). The combined toxicity of blended peels is lower than that of its individual ingredients.

Which patients benefit most from a PCA peel?
Those who are interested in chemical peels but are concerned about the lengthy downtime and potential complications may find superficial PCA peels appealing. Thanks to the wide range of PCA peel products, they can be used effectively by many different people.

A deeper peel may be necessary to correct more severe skin irregularities. Conditions associated with your skin, such as those listed below, may contribute to these anomalies.

texture\spigmentation\sscarring
Consult your doctor before getting a chemical peel if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a serious medical condition.

How many treatments of the peel will it take before you notice a difference?
Some people will see results from superficial peels immediately, while others may need a series of treatments.

In either case, the outcomes are temporary. PCA peels and other PCA skin care products can be used on a monthly basis to preserve the effects.

How does one go about performing a PCA analysis?
This article will discuss what you can anticipate before, during, and after a PCA skin peel procedure.

Earlier than you peel
A doctor or skin specialist educated in PCA Skin products will assess your needs before performing a peel. When you do this depends on when your peel is scheduled; it could be a few weeks beforehand or right before the treatment.

In order to get the best results from your treatment, you may need to apply certain products to your skin for a week or two beforehand.

Process Day
A pre-procedure skin cleanse is typically performed the day of your procedure. After that, they’ll spray the chemical mixture evenly.

Layers of a superficial PCA peel are applied and left on the skin. Instead of being timed and removed like more intense chemical peels, these peels are simply applied and left on. You can adjust the depth of a light PCA peel by adding or subtracting layers.

Before sending you home, the expert will apply a soothing topical lotion with broad-spectrum SPF protection.

When you’ve finished your peel
Your dermatologist or doctor will give you specific post-procedure care instructions, such as how soon you can wash your face after a chemical peel and what products to use. Please read and heed these directions.

How should one best care for their skin after undergoing a PCA peel?
PCA Skin’s superficial chemical peels may call for minimal aftercare. Makeup can be applied to conceal any redness or flaking skin that may occur up to 15 minutes after the procedure, depending on the advice of your skin care professional.

Avoid doing the following within the first two days after your procedure:

heating the area around where treatment is being done to an unsafe temperature with showers, baths, or hot steam hair dryers
Sweating heavily, such as during swimming, exfoliating the treated skin, and icing or heating the treated area are not recommended.
During the first week or two after getting a peel, you should stay out of the sun. When going outside, use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, and avoid using a tanning bed for at least two weeks afterward.

After 5 days have passed, you can safely resume any other skin treatments that were planned for the area.

Following the procedure, you should also use any products that your dermatologist or skin care expert suggests. Your skin type will be taken into consideration when they recommend a specific set of products. Items like noncomedogenic moisturizers and sunscreens, as well as mild cleansers, may be part of this routine.

In order to ensure your safety and reduce the risk of an adverse reaction following your procedure, it is important to discuss any medications you are currently taking with your skin specialist.

If you are experiencing severe pain after the procedure, you should consult with your doctor or skin care professional.
After a short period of improvement, your symptoms return, worse than before.
Do you have any further worries?
Could there be any negative effects from a PCA peel?
The superficial epidermal layer is the typical target of PCA peels. Because of this, the procedure has a shorter recovery time and fewer negative side effects than a medium or deep peel.

Light PCA peels
Skin affected by a superficial peel can experience the following negative effects:

flaking off or shedding
redness
tightness\sdryness
Peels using poly-(lactic acid) acid at a medium depth
Side effects from medium-depth peels can be more severe, and they include:

skin spots, acne, and cold sores (a herpes simplex outbreak)
If you get your PCA peel from a trained professional, you won’t have to worry as much about these side effects.

I was wondering how much a PCA peel would set you back.
Medical insurance typically does not cover the cost of a chemical peel like a PCA peel because it is considered a purely cosmetic procedure.

Pricing is conditional on the following:

factors such as the depth of your peel (light, medium, or deep), where you go to have it done, what you eat and drink before and afterward, and whether or not you need any special preparation or medication
A series of three to four superficial PCA peels spaced at regular intervals is recommended for optimal results.

A PCA peel can cost anywhere from $100 to $250 per session, as evidenced by the rates set by various spas and salons. There are some medical professionals who are willing to negotiate price reductions for repeat clients.

It’s important to remember that maintaining the results of a chemical peel can require additional expenses, such as regular peels or the use of cosmetic products.

TCA-based chemical peels of medium depth may be more expensive. Minimally invasive chemical peels in 2019 will set you back an average of $644, reports the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Massage After Chemical Peel

Various internal and external factors, including skin type, age, weather, lifestyle, and hormones, can extend the time it takes to begin peeling from the average of 7-10 days. Your skin may become slightly redder, more sensitive, and flake as a result of your treatment.