For You and for Him, Too
The PCA Body Peel

• Are your upper arms becoming dappled with age spots and unidentifiable bumps?
• Does the skin on your hands tell a different story than your facial complexion?
• Are you afraid to wear backless dresses because you're not sure what's been growing back there?
• Have your upper thighs developed a scaly texture, especially the area close to your posterior?

While we all monitor the skin on our faces and necks constantly, most women have a tendency to ignore the rest of their bodies. Maybe it's because there's so much of it - who can keep track of all of those areas?

Science Can Do A Lot for Body Skin
Medical science has come up with many ways to perfect skin, from head to toe. The most basic treatment - a chemical peel - will exfoliate, tighten and smooth skin all over, removing superficial blemishes and leaving a silky texture.

Physician's Choice - Pure Ingredients
In our opinion, the body peels offered by Physicians Choice Advanced Skin Care Systems beat them all. This company uses only natural ingredients such as alpha and beta hydroxy acids, peptides, antioxidants and advanced botanicals. Their products are 100% free of color additives, synthetic fragrances and harsh alcohols.

Light to moderate in strength, PCA Body Peels can be undertaken by anyone.

Specific Skin Types
There are three basic PCA Body Peel formulas, designed for three different types of skin.

1. PCA PeelŽ Hydroquinone Free is for sensitive skin types, ethnic skin, those allergic to hydroquinone or not looking to lighten the skin.

2. PCA PeelŽ with Hydroquinone has a stronger lightening ability; it will help even out the skin tone and undo certain symptoms of sun damage.

3. PCA PeelŽ with Hydroquinone and Resorcinol is for the most resilient skin types, and will provide more exfoliation. This formula is good for more extreme skin imperfections (cystic acne, extreme sun damage, and asphyxiated skin).

We will evaluate your skin, medical history, and other pertinent information to determine which PCA chemical peel is the best for you.

Here are some of the questions we hear most often from patients considering getting a PCA Body Peel.

Q. What is resorcinol? Why use the PCA PeelŽ with Hydroquinone & Resorcinol and who is an appropriate candidate?
A. Resorcinol is an antiseptic, antifungal, astringent and flaking agent. The PCA PeelŽ w/HQ and Resorcinol is excellent on active acne, smoker's skin, oily, thick, resilient skin and hand and arm treatments.

Q. How irritating is a peel?
A. PCA peels are only slightly irritating. You may experience mild burning or stinging, which is transient.

Q. When will I start "peelings", for how long and how much?
A. Everyone's experience will be different. However, on average, you will see flaking by day two or three following the treatment. It is possible to see flaking for up to five or six days. With all Physician's Choice peels, only light to medium exfoliation will be experienced.

Q. Can a person who is in the sun a lot receive a peel?
A. Yes, but only if they are compliant with using sunscreen protection.

Q. My skin is very thin. Why would I want to peel? Wouldn't that make my skin thinner?
A. Quite the opposite. Thinning skin lacks sufficient levels of collagen and elastin within the dermis, a deeper layer of skin than the one reached with a chemical peel. In fact, your skin will feel stronger and fuller after a chemical peel. It will be hydrated, giving it a more plump, thicker appearance.

In addition, by stripping off dead cells, you'll begin receiving more benefit from your collagen-building home care products, which will be able to penetrate more deeply.

Q. Can someone using Retin-AŽ or AccutaneŽ have Physician's Choice peels?
A. We generally recommend that Retin-AŽ use be stopped five days prior to a peel and five days post treatment because of potential irritation and uneven peel penetration.

AccutaneŽ users tend to have very dry and sensitive skin and need to be treated only with peels that are appropriate for their skin type. We have found that the Physician's Choice™ peel solutions are AccutaneŽ friendly.

Q. What is the difference between PCA and glycolic peels?
A. Glycolic acid will dehydrate skin and make pores larger after extended use. PCA uses lactic and citric acids which are skin-friendly because they are natural constituents of your skin. Physician's Choice peels moisturize and hydrate your skin, leaving it fresh, soft and supple.

Q. How Long Does the Treatment Take?
The process usually takes less than an hour.

Q. What About Downtime?
There is generally little downtime after PCA chemical peels.

In short, PCA chemical peels are a safe and effective way to treat skin imperfections, enhancing the vibrancy and youthfulness of your whole body. You'll notice the difference right away, and the man in your life will notice, too.

Post-Treatment Tips

• After receiving your chemical peel, you may experience some light flaking in a few localized areas for up to five days and slight redness for one to twelve hours.
• Although you may or may not actually "peel" during the first one or two treatments, you will probably experience slight exfoliation and your skin will feel tight and pulled.
• You should always follow the Home Care Regimen sheet we give you.
• Do not apply any medications following treatment not recommended by Anne, including AHA products.
• Avoid direct sun exposure and excessive heat.
• Do not pick at or pull on any loosening or exfoliating skin. This could potentially cause hyperpigmentation.
• Use the Pigment GelŽ we will give you twice a day to continue lightening hyperpigmented areas.
• Discontinue the use of Retin-AŽ/RenovaŽ or DifferinŽ for seven days after treatment.
• Do not have electrolysis, collagen injections, waxing or use depilatories for approximately five days after the treatment.

For Two Days Following

• Do not apply ice or water to the treated areas.
• Do not put the face directly into a hot shower spray. Do not use Jacuzzis, steam rooms or saunas.
• Do not go swimming or participate in activities that would cause excessive perspiration.
• Do not use Buff-Puff's or other means of mechanical exfoliation.
• Do not direct a hair dryer onto the treated area.
• Stay cool! Getting heated internally can cause hyperpigmentation.

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