Chemical Peel Guidelines
Please let me know if you have any pre-existing conditions, limitations, restrictions or sensitivities.
THE FOLLOWING LIST INCLUDES SOME OF THE CHEMICAL PEEL TREATMENT RESTRICTIONS:
— Expectant or Nursing Mothers
— Sunburn, extremely dry, chapped, irritated or broken skin on day of treatment
— Open wounds or active cold sores/fever blisters on day of treatment
— Use of topical and/or oral prescription. Medications such as tretinoin, Retin-A, Differin, Tazorac, Avage, EpiDuo or Ziana within 5 days of receiving treatment
— Accutane (isotretinoin within past 6 mos.)
— Chemotherapy within last 6 mos.
— Facial waxing within 5 days of receiving treatment
— A facial within 2 weeks of receiving treatment
— A Microdermabrasion or Microderm Infusion within 2 weeks of treatment
— A Chemical Peel within 4 weeks of this Chemical Peel treatment
— Botox, injectables/dermal fillers within past 7 days
— Any IPL/photofacials within the last 4 weeks
— Laser treatments/facial cosmetic surgery within last 6 mos.
— Extended direct sun exposure within last 5 days
— Tanning in tanning beds or outdoors within last 2 weeks
— Vigorous Aerobic activity on day of treatment
PLEASE TAKE NOTE
Following the chemical peel there may be some degree of discomfort such as stinging or a pin-prickling sensation, heat or tightness. You may or may not actually peel following the treatment as it can vary. Amount of peeling does not correlate with level of improvement. Several treatments may be necessary to achieve results and individual results may vary.
There are no guarantees to results, due to many variables, such as age, condition of skin, sun damage, smoking, climate, etc. Although complications are very rare sometimes they may occur and prompt treatment is necessary. Post-treatment skin care is necessary to attempt to minimize effects and to maximize your results. Please contact me with any questions or concerns and always seek medical assistance if you deem necessary.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HOME CARE
Refrain from wearing makeup for rest of day, or wait at least 15 minutes after. Consider applying a new pillowcase at home. Avoid treated area touching other surfaces for 24 hours and avoid skin to skin contact. Keep aware of heat and body temperature to avoid sweating. For tomorrow apply moisturizer and SPF in the morning. Make up may be worn. Wash face for first time in the evening.
POST TREATMENT GUIDELINES
— No massage for 7 days after treatment
— No exposure to LED or UV lights for 7 days (minimum)
— No vigorous activity on day of or 2 days after
— Avoid excess heat and sun exposure for 2 days
— Do not put face in direct spray of hot shower for 2 days
— No hot tub or steam room or sauna use for 2 days
— No swimming in pool or ocean for 2 days
— Do not loofah or use another mechanical form of exfoliation for 2 days
— Do not direct hair dryer toward treated area for 2 days
— Do not apply ice or ice water for 2 days (minimum)
— Do not pick or pull loosening or peeling skin (this could damage the skin and cause hyper-pigmentation)
— Wait 3-5 days (or until skin has returned to normal)
POST CHEMICAL PEEL GUIDELINES
Refrain from wearing makeup or wait 15 min. after peel. Consider applying clean pillowcase at home. Avoid face touching other surfaces for 24 hours after peel and avoid skin to skin contact. Be extra aware of heat and body temp. to avoid sweating. Apply moisturizer & SPF in AM.
— Tomorrow morning ONLY use moisturizer and Broad Spectrum SPF30 or higher ONLY wash face in the evening
— Tomorrow evening follow the Post Procedure Solution Regimen
— No massage for 7 days following treatment
— Avoid LED or UV lights for minimum 7 days
— Wait 3-5 days, or until skin has returned to normal, before shaving or waxing the treated area
— No vigorous aerobic activity the day of or 2 days after treatment
— No hot tub, steam room, sauna or direct how shower spray on area for 2 days (minimum) following treatment
— No swimming in pool or ocean 2 days (minimum) for following treatment
— No loofah or other means of mechanical exfoliation for 2 days (minimum) after treatment
— Do not direct hair dryer onto treated area for 2 days (minimum)
— Do not apply ice or ice water to treated area for 2 days (minimum)
— Do not pick or pull any loosening or peeling skin as this may potentially damage skin and cause