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Chemical Peel Aftercare

Chemical Peel Contraindications:

(If any of these pertain to you, we cannot perform any chemical peel treatments.)

  • Use of Accutane in the past 6 to 12 months

  • Use of prescription Keratolytic or other active exfoliating products such as Retin-A, Renova, Azelaic Acid, Tazorac, Differin, ect... in the past 7 days.

  • Have taken an oral acne medication, ISOtretinoin (Myorisan, Claravis, others), in the past six months.

  • Known allergies or sensitivities to products or ingredients-Allergy to Aspirin

  • Currently being treated for an autoimmune disease (must consult treating physician)-Infectious diseases

  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

  • Visibly red or irritated skin

  • Sunburned or recently tanned skin

  • Open sores or wounds

  • Any recent cosmetic surgery (must consult treating physician)

  • Poor wound healing or known predisposition to keloid formation                                                                                                                                                                                                Chemical Peel After-Care:

    • Avoid sun exposure at least 7 days before treatment, including tanning beds. Sunburned skin cannot be treated.

    • Do not bleach, wax, tweeze or use depilatory creams in the treatment area for 3 days prior to treatment.

    • Discontinue use of retinoid (Retin A, tretinoin, Tazorac, Differin, Hydroquinone etc.) products one week prior to treatment.

    • Discontinue use of 10% or higher Alpha Hydroxyl Acids, Glycolic Acids, and do not exfoliant 3 days prior to peel. Discontinue any exfoliating scrubs

    • If you have a history of perioral herpes, advise the office so you may begin prophylactic antiviral therapy the day before treatment.

    • Schedule a time when minor swelling or peeling will not disrupt your social obligations.

    • The day of the appointment, omit lotions, creams, makeup or deodorant in the area to be treated.

 

Chemical Peel After-Care:

NOTE THAT EVERYONE'S SKIN IS DIFFERENT. RESULTS, AS WELL AS POST-TREATMENT RECOVERY PERIODS WILL VARY.

  • Redness might be present (and last up to several hours) after the peel.

  • We recommend adding a hydro-jelly mask during your treatment to help soothe and calm the skin faster.

  • Use ONLY Tylenol, as needed for any soreness. You may use a cool compress after 4 hours if there is excessive discomfort, burning, redness, or swelling.

  • Treat the skin gently by washing, no earlier than 8 hours after the peel, with a gentle cleanser, cool water, using only clean hands, and pat it dry. Apply moisturizer as directed by your esthetician.

  • Peeling will start 3–5 days after the treatment. KEEP Moisturized - DO NOT pick or scratch at the treated skin. (Eating fresh pineapple optimizes healing.)

  • Avoid applying makeup 48–72 hours after treatment.

  • Avoid strenuous exercise or sweating for 48 hours.

  • Do not bleach, wax, tweeze or use depilatory creams in the treatment area for 1 week after treatment.

  • Do not start using 10% or higher Alpha Hydroxyl Acids, Glycolic Acids, exfoliating scrubs and retinoid (Retin A, tretinoin, Tazorac, Differin, Hydroquinone, etc.) products until one week later or until sensitivity is gone after your treatment.

  • Avoid sun exposure for one week post peel and use a minimum of SPF 30 daily and every 2 hours if outdoors. A broad-spectrum sunscreen is recommended.

  • A post-treatment kit is mandatory following every peel treatment for the best healing results.

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