Chemical Peels Pre & Post Care Instructions
Pre-Treatment Instructions
Avoid the following for about 1 week prior to your treatment:
– Sun exposure
– Electrolysis
– Waxing
– Depilatory creams
– Laser hair removal
– Exfoliating products
– Shaving of the area to be treated
– Any products that may be drying or irritating, including but not limited to products containing hydroxy acids, hydroquinone, retinoids, vitamin c, and prescription medications
Post-Treatment Instructions
Light-depth peels have a recovery time of about 3-4 days. You may have red skin for about 1-2 days and slight flaking for 3-4 days. During the 3-4 days of healing:
– Wash with a gentle cleanser twice a day
– Apply a non-comedogenic moisturizer
– Apply a non-comedogenic sunscreen daily
– Avoid rubbing the skin
– Avoid picking flaking skin
– Avoid sun exposure