Pre-Treatment Instructions
- Discontinue the use of alpha hydroxyl acids, benzoyl peroxide, retinols, and other potentially irritating products 3-4 days prior to peel.
- Avoid laser hair removal, electrolysis, waxing, and the use of depilatory creams for 5-7 days prior to peel.
- Avoid having the peel until skin has completely healed from any procedures, such as IPL, laser, or microdermabrasion.
- If you have a history of herpes infection, you will need to start an anti-viral medication on day prior to this peel and continue for 7 days.
- Avoid washing face or treated area for at least 5 hours after the peel. Wait to wash the morning after the peel.
Post-Treatment Instructions
- Wash the face or treated area with the gentle cleanser from your daily skin care program. Wash the face gently for 30-40 seconds. Rinse and pat dry.
- Apply the 2nd half of the Retinol Cream.
- Apply a thin layer of Moisturizer Cream.
- Redness, stinging, itching, mild swelling, flaking, and peeling are all normal signs after the peel and vary based on patient responses.
- Exfoliation generally will start 2 to 3 days after the treatment and ends approximately day 5.
- Avoid rubbing, scratching, peeling/picking the skin with your fingers while healing.
- Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 7-10 days following the peel. Sunscreen may be used after the skin has completely healed.
- Besides the retinol crème, do not use alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, benzoyl peroxide, retinoid, and other potentially irritating products until the skin is healed.
- Avoid running water directly on your face while showering.
- Avoid strenuous exercise and sweating until skin is completely healed.
- Avoid procedures, such as facials, hair removal, microdermabrasion, and laser until skin is fully healed.
- After skin is healed, return to your daily skincare routine.
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