Chemical Peel Pre & Post Instructions
Before your appointment…
If you have a history of cold sores, please let us know. A prescription for anti-viral medication will be provided upon request.
Please reschedule your appointment, with at least 24 hours notice, if you are experiencing a recent sunburn, or an active infection or inflammation of the intended treatment sites. Please call for clarification if you have any questions. We will not treat over any compromised skin.
If you have a history of poor wound healing, or any new health problems, new medications or allergies since your consultation, please let us know before your treatment.
Please let us know if you are breastfeeding or pregnant, as some peels may not be safe for you at this time.
Please let us know if you are allergic to aspirin or any other potential ingredients of any chemical treatments.
After your appointment…
Many facial chemical peels can be effective without any active peeling or significant down time. Most people experience only fine flaking or dryness. What is important to remember is that the degree of peeling does NOT correlate with the degree of treatment efficacy. The best results of a peel are cumulative and done in a series of 3-6 as needed.
DO wash with lukewarm water twice a day with a gentle cleanser followed by a gentle moisturizer.
DO wait 7 days before resuming the use of Retin-a (tretinoin), Differin, Tazorac, Renova (or any other type of retinoid), vitamin c serums, glycolic acids or any other exfoliating agents such as a Clarisonic Brush.
If you were instructed to take an antiviral medication, DO complete the prescribed course.
DO NOT wash with hot water or expose your treatment area to excessive heat for 7 days (including saunas & hot tubs).
Sun protection is critical. Protect your investment. You should NOT have any sun exposure; wear a mineral only sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 50 and reapply it every hour to the treatment areas while outside. This includes driving to work. Obviously, do not use a tanning salon.
DO NOT vigorously rub the skin and DO NOT pick at the flaking skin as this may cause scarring. Use only gentle pressure only.
AVOID laser treatments, waxing, the use of depilatories, or microdermabrasion for 3 weeks.
Before your appointment…
If you have a history of cold sores, please let us know. A prescription for anti-viral medication will be provided upon request.
Please reschedule your appointment, with at least 24 hours notice, if you are experiencing a recent sunburn, or an active infection or inflammation of the intended treatment sites. Please call for clarification if you have any questions. We will not treat over any compromised skin.
If you have a history of poor wound healing, or any new health problems, new medications or allergies since your consultation, please let us know before your treatment.
Please let us know if you are breastfeeding or pregnant, as some peels may not be safe for you at this time.
Please let us know if you are allergic to aspirin or any other potential ingredients of any chemical treatments.
After your appointment…
Many facial chemical peels can be effective without any active peeling or significant down time. Most people experience only fine flaking or dryness. What is important to remember is that the degree of peeling does NOT correlate with the degree of treatment efficacy. The best results of a peel are cumulative and done in a series of 3-6 as needed.
DO wash with lukewarm water twice a day with a gentle cleanser followed by a gentle moisturizer.
DO wait 7 days before resuming the use of Retin-a (tretinoin), Differin, Tazorac, Renova (or any other type of retinoid), vitamin c serums, glycolic acids or any other exfoliating agents such as a Clarisonic Brush.
If you were instructed to take an antiviral medication, DO complete the prescribed course.
DO NOT wash with hot water or expose your treatment area to excessive heat for 7 days (including saunas & hot tubs).
Sun protection is critical. Protect your investment. You should NOT have any sun exposure; wear a mineral only sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 50 and reapply it every hour to the treatment areas while outside. This includes driving to work. Obviously, do not use a tanning salon.
DO NOT vigorously rub the skin and DO NOT pick at the flaking skin as this may cause scarring. Use only gentle pressure only.
AVOID laser treatments, waxing, the use of depilatories, or microdermabrasion for 3 weeks.