PRE-Treatment Instructions

For best results, it is advised to avoid sun exposure and the following products and procedures at least 1 week prior your treatment:

• Electrolysis
• Waxing
• Depilatory creams
• Laser hair removal
• Any exfoliating products
• Amy products that may be drying or irritating, including products containing salicylic acid, alpha hydroxy acids, including glycolic acids and products containing Vitamin A and retinol
• Shaving of the area to be treated

PRE-Treatment Instructions

• You may be more sensitive to sun exposure. Take extra precautions by using sunscreen with SPF 20 or higher daily. We recommend limiting sun exposure for at least one week after your peel.
• Avoid strenuous exercise for 2 to 3 days, the perspiration caused may irritate the skin.
• When washing your face do not use scrub. Use gentle cleanser.
• Avoid "helping" the skin to peel. You can control the peeling with a light moisturizer.
• Do not have any other facial treatment for at least one week after your peel. You may resume the regular use of Retinols, Alpha-hydroxy (AHA) products, Vitamin C or bleaching creams ONLY after peeling process is complete.

SUNBURN ALERT: This procedure utilizes ingredients which may increase the skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Recommend using a sunscreen of at least SPF 20 and limiting sun exposure while using chemical peels and for at least one week afterwards.

The skin may look and feel like a mild windburn for the next 2 or 3 days prior to peeling. After 48 hours a slight flaking may occur, which can easily be controlled with moisturizers. Avoid heavy makeup application because many ingredients in foundations are greasy, fragranced and can be irritating. We suggest using mineral make up with natural sunscreens such as Titanium Dioxide or Zinc Oxide. Let the skin shed on its own rate to avoid scarring or rashes, avoid pulling or peeling shedding skin. After one week the skin should look clearer and smoother and the use of normal skin care products can resume.

Possible side effects: Possible side effects may include mild redness, drying and/or flaking of the skin, itching, swelling, burning, blistering, skin discoloration, and possible crusting of the skin. If swelling, burning, blistering, skin discoloration, or crusting occurs, contact our facility for assistance.

Patient who should avoid Chemical Peel:

• Patient with history of allergies, rashes or other skin reactions or anyone with an allergy to salicylates (i.e. aspirin).
• Patients who have taken Accutane® within past year, or received chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding (lactating) women.
• Patient under the age of 12