CHEMICAL PEEL AFTERCARE
Treated areas may feel sensitive, tight, or dry and may appear pink, red and slightly swollen for 2 -5 days.
Discomfort is rare, and may be alleviated with an over-the-counter pain reliever such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or with the use of a cold compress for 15 minutes every hour
After the peel procedure, skin may peel to varying degrees (mild, hardly visible, or heavy continuous peeling) depending on the treatment received and the condition of the skin prior to treatment Peeling may last up to 2 weeks.
Avoid becoming overheated, perspiring excessively, using hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, or hot showers in the first few days after treatment, as this can cause blistering. and increase the risk of complications.
Apply any topical products as instructed. Regular home skin care products (including alpha hyroxy and retinoic acids) may be resumed 1-2 weeks after treatment or as instructed, Moisturizer may be applied twice a day or more frequently as needed for hydrating and to decrease the appearance of flaking.
During the healing process, avoid picking, scabbing, exfoliating, or abrading sensitive or peeling skin as this may result in irritation and increase the risk of pigmentation changes and scarring.
• Mineral makeup may be applied after treatment if desired, It is preferable to apply makeup the day following treatment.
Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning bed use for 2-4 weeks after treatment and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater containing zinc or titanium daily.
Avoid hot tubs, swimming, and other water activities for 2 weeks
Avoid electrolysis, facial waxing, or other use of depilatories for 2 weeks after treatment
Microdermabrasion
AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS
AVOID THE SUN FOR 3 DAYS AFTER TREATMENT AND WEAR SUNSCREEN 50+ TO SHEILD YOUR NEW SKIN
DO NOT USE EXFOLIANTS FOR UP TO 3 DAYS AFTER TREATMENT INSTEAD USE GENTLE SKINCARE PRODUCTS
DO NOT USE PRODUCTS WITH GLYCOLIC ACID, RETINOL, BENZOYL PEROXIDE, OR TOPICAL ACNE TREATMENTS FOR 24-48 HOURS CONSIDER CONSUMING LESS CAFFEINE AND INCREASING YOUR WATER INTAKE, AS CAFFEINE CAN DEHYDRATE YOUR SKIN
AVOID HEAVY WORKOUTS THAT CAUSE SWEATING
FOR 48 HOURS
DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL FOR 48 HOURS AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT AND AVOID BLOOD-THINNING
PAIN RELIVERS FOR A WEEK AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT
MOISTURIZE YOUR SKIN AS IS RECOMMENDED BY YOUR PROVIDER