Chemical Peels

Pre and Post care Instructions

PRECARE:

It is recommended that you take the following into consideration:

For best results and to reduce the risk of complications, it is recommended that you use medical grade skincare products for 10 to 14 days prior to treatment.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding are contraindications to treatment with chemical peels. Notify your provider if these apply to you.
Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for at least two weeks prior to treatment.
Avoid the use of retinoid products (eg. retinol, Retin A, Tazorac) and high levels of AHA and BHA products for approximately 7 days prior to treatment. Consult with your physician before temporarily discontinuing the use of any prescription medications.

POSTCARE:

You have just received a chemical peel treatment. Due to the nature of these treatments, you may not necessarily expect to & "peel". However, you may have light to moderate flaking in a few localized areas for 3 to 7 days. You may also experience residual redness, which lasts in most patients for 1 to 12 hours. It is recommended that you do not apply makeup on the day of the treatment. It is ideal to allow the skin to stabilize and rest overnight. However, makeup can be applied, if necessary. Tonight your skin will feel tight and "pulled". Although you may or may not actually "peel", it is likely that more treatments to target the deeper layers of skin to loosen and "peel" may be needed. In order to obtain maximum results and avoid complications, please follow the post-peel instructions listed below for approximately 5 to 7 days:

Only use the products provided to you in the post-procedure kit for 5 to 7 days post-treatment. Discontinue the use of any products that irritate your skin and contact your skin care professional. Important: keep your skin hydrated. Hydration is key to proper healing.

Avoid direct sun exposure and excessive heat.
Do not pick or pull any flaking skin.
Do not tan or use a tanning booth for at least 14 days post-peel.
Do not use retinoic acid, AHA or BHA for 14 days post peel.
Do not have laser hair removal, photofacials, chemical peels, waxing or microdermabrasion for 14 days post peel.
Do not apply ice or ice water on the treated area.
Do not use hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, and/or excessively hot showers for 2 days post peel.
Do not go swimming for 2 days post peel.
Do not participate in intense aerobic exercise for 2 days post peel.

For questions or concerns, please call or text Meg.