BOOK A MILD, MEDIUM OR DEEP CHEMICAL PEEL FACIAL

 Pre-Treatment Instructions:

• 3 DAYS BEFORE treatment: AVOID topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinols, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Salicylic Acid, or other “anti-aging”, “acne”, and “bleaching” products. Also AVOID waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or the use of hair removal cream on the area to be treated.
• Inform your provider if you have a history of Facial and/or Nasal Herpes to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment.
• Do not have a chemical peel if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or allergic to any of its ingredients. Please inform your provider if you have any questions about this prior to the treatment.

Day of Treatment:

• Try to arrive with a “clean face”. Please do not wear makeup, if possible.

Immediately After Treatment:

• Following your visit:
  • If receiving the peel in the AM: You should leave the peel on all day. Wash your face with a  medical grade mild cleanser. You can wash the evening of your treatment. 
  • If receiving the peel in the PM: You should leave the peel on overnight. Wash it off the following morning, using only your hands (no washcloth, loofah, brush, etc.).
  • *If you experience extreme discomfort, you may wash the peel off prematurely; however, you may lose some or all of the effectiveness of the peel.
• DO NOT rinse or wash the face or use any skin care products during this leave-on period.
• AVOID UV exposure.
• You may experience some tenderness of the face that can last for a few hours or a few days.
• Redness and swelling are normal.
• AVOID exercise or strenuous activities (with the exception of light walking) for the first 24 to 48 hours following treatment.

The Next Day After Treatment (the start of the peeling process):

• Wash face with a gentle medical grade cleanser using your hands only.
• AVOID using a Clarisonic® or any facial brushes or devices for a minimum of 5 to 7 days.
• Gently pat dry skin.
• Apply a medical grade sunscreen with an SPF of 45 or higher and a barrier cream or one recommended by your provider to protect, soothe and hydrate the skin. Apply as often as needed for comfort.
• KEEP THE SKIN WELL HYDRATED, DRINK WATER AND USE AN EMOLLIENT MEDICAL GRADE MOISTURIZER FOR THE FIRST 2 WEEKS AFTER TREATMENT. 
• You may apply makeup once skin has stopped aggressively peeling. Likely within 7 days. 
• By the 3rd and 4th day, the peeling will be the heaviest.
• Do not pick or pull on the skin. Let the skin shed as its own rate. Keep the peeling skin moist with a medical grade moisturizer..

Important to know:

• After the peeling phase begins, your skin may look or feel like a mild windburn for the next 2 to 3 days. Baby your skin and keep moisturized. 
• Up to one week, mild to moderate flaking will occur. Later for areas around the hairline. 
• Avoid glycolic acids, Vitamin C, scrubs, Tretinoin (Retin-A), and Retinol creams for 7 to 10 days.
• Avoid sun exposure and sun lamps.
• Wait a minimum of 3 to 4 weeks (or as directed by your provider) before receiving any additional skin care or laser treatments.
• Call the office if you have questions or concerns.