Please follow these instructions after your Chemical Peel. If you have any questions, please call our office at 610-518-7546.
People who have had a history of hyperpigmentation, or are of Mediterranean, African, Asian or Hispanic descent should discuss the use of Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Cream before and after the procedure with your provider.
Info about sun exposure with a chemical peel
Before your peel, we want you at your lightest skin color. We do not want you tanning or using artificial tanners.
Stay out of direct sunlight until skin is completely healed.
If you are planning to vacation somewhere sunny shortly after your peel, wait to schedule your chemical peel.
A peel should not be done if you have any of the following issues:
Use of accutane within the past 6 months
Active herpes simplex (cold sores)
Facial warts
Current pregnancy
History of keloid or hypertrophic scars
History of sun allergies
Prior reaction to a peel
Recent radiation treatment for cancer
Sunburn or significant sun exposure in the last 7 days
Surgery or cryosurgery within the last month to the treatment area
When preparing for your peel, be sure to:
Stop use of Retin-A and all exfoliating products two (2) weeks prior to peel.
Stop any form of hair removal three (3) days prior to your peel.
If instructed, use Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Cream two (2) weeks before and two (2) weeks after your peel.
Please follow this post-treatment guide:
Remove the peel at the time instructed after in-office application.
Moisturize the treated area intensively until dryness is gone.
Use a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher every day over moisturizer.
Cortisone OTC can be used 7 days after to minimize redness.
Stay out of direct sunlight until the skin is completely healed.
Do not peel, pick, scrape or scratch the skin to avoid scarring.
Avoid the use of abrasive or exfoliation sponges and scrubs.
Use a gentle cleanser without any acids to cleanse the skin.
Dark spots can appear darker during the peeling process.
Inform the office if you have any persistent redness or brown discoloration three weeks (21 days) after the peel.
Do not use Retin-A for one month after your peel.
Do not have laser hair removal in the treated area for at least one month (30 days) after the peel.
Do not wax or pluck the treated area for two weeks (14 days).
If instructed, use Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Cream for two weeks after your peel.
You may start wearing make up the day after your peel if there is no crusting or tenderness.
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