CHEMICAL PEELS

• Light chemical peels may be repeated as often as every 2-4 weeks.

• Medium chemical peels are often offered as a 3-peel treatment to achieve the optimal results then maintained every 6-12 months. Treatments are 3-4 weeks apart.

• Deep chemical peels generally do not require additional treatments.

Depending on the strength of your peel, you may experience a warming sensation, sting or burning sensation throughout the application.  Tightness is noted after the peel and may increase over several days depending on the strength of the peel.

You can expect little to no downtime, however, may experience significant peeling for up to 10 days with medium chemical peels.

Results are often seen after one treatment; however, multiple treatments are recommended to see optimal results. Treatments are usually spaced 4 weeks apart.

Maintenance treatments are recommended every 6-12 months depending on the chemical peel.

No, all chemical peels have different chemicals, acids and vitamins making them all a bit different.

There are four types of peels (AHA, BHA, TCA, and Phenol) and three depths of peels (light, medium, deep).

AHA (Alphahydroxy acid) such as glycolic, lactic or fruit acids. BHA (Beta hydroxy acid) commonly known as salicylic acid. Trichloroacetic also known as TCA. Phenol is used in deep chemical peels.

Light chemical peels, also known as superficial chemical peels, remove the outer layer of the skin or the epidermis. Medium chemical peels remove skin cells from the epidermis and the upper part of the middle layer of the skin called the dermis. Deep chemical peels remove skin cells even deeper.

Your aesthetic nurse will provide her recommendation after a full assessment with you.

The most common side effects are tightness and peeling. During the application, you may feel a warming, sting or burning sensation.

Avoid:

• Retin-A or other exfoliating creams 3 days prior to your treatment.

• Sun tanning or tanning creams/sprays for at least a week before treatment.

• Waxing or tanning the skin to be treated prior to the treatment.

Best Practices:

• If possible, come to the appointment make-up free.

• Bring a baseball cap or hat to wear after your appointment. SPF will not be applied.

• If you have had a recent chemical peel or other skin procedures, such as collagen injections, waxing, electrolysis, etc., you should wait 2-3 weeks before scheduling your chemical peel treatment.

• If you have a current open wound, sunburn, cold sores or lesions schedule the appointment once the skin has healed.

• If you have a current infection, schedule the appointment once the infection is resolved and antibiotic treatment is completed.

Treatment Not Recommended if:

• You have an allergy to Aspirin or any of the ingredients in chemical peel

• You have recently had laser surgery.

• You have used Accutane in the past 4 months.

• You have a history of an autoimmune disease or any condition that may weaken the immune system such as: Hepatitis C, HIV or AIDS, any type of blood cancer, or skin cancer in the area to be treated.

• You have undergone chemotherapy or radiation in the past year.

• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.

For The Perfect Derma Peel, you will receive a Take Home Kit:

• The Perfect Derma Post Peel Moisturizer may be applied to the treated area after 6 hours if: the skin feels irritated, a booster was added to the peel treatment, or instructed by your aesthetic nurse.

• Note: Post Peel treatments including Towelette and Moisturizers may sting and burn during application, this is only temporary and is not an irritation. Once dried, the stinging sensation will resolve.

• Day 1: Solution should be left on overnight if no irritation has occurred.

• Day 2 AM: Gently wash and dry treated area. Vigorously apply the 1st Post Peel Towelette and allow to dry thoroughly. Towelette solution should be left on 30 minutes before applying SPF, make up or any other products.

• Day 2 PM: 30-60 minutes before bedtime, gently wash and dry the treated area. Vigorously apply the 2nd Post Peel Towelette and leave the solution on overnight. If irritation or discomfort occurs, apply a small amount of The Perfect Derma Post Peel Moisturizer 2-3 times daily. Cold compresses may be applied to the treated areas for additional relief, if needed. If no significant irritation occurs, do not use any moisturizing products until peeling begins.

• Day 3-6: After peeling begins, apply The Perfect Derma Post Peel Moisturizer 2-3 times daily (and as needed) to control the peeling and tightness. The moisturizer may be used up to 3 weeks after the peel. Gently wash (do not scrub) and dry the treated area morning and night.

• Day 7: Mild sloughing may still occur in some treated areas.

Best Practices & Reminders to Maximize Recovery Time and Results:

• The treated areas will feel tight and may appear slightly darker in appearance.

• Do not wash, touch, rub or apply make-up to the treated area for at least 6 hours.

• Do not apply any products to your face on Day 1 including SPF - wear a baseball cap or hat on Day 1.

• Avoid excessive sweating, sauna or heavy exercise during the peeling process which may take up to 10 days.

• Do not rub, pick or pull on the peeling skin. It is important to allow the peeling to occur naturally. Rubbing, picking or pulling may cause scarring. Moisturizers may be applied during peeling process.

• Avoid sun exposure for at least 7 days after treatment to prevent UV rays from damaging your skin which slows down the recovery and overall effects of the chemical peel.

• If unable to avoid the sun, apply a mineral SPF 30 or greater every 2 hours during sun exposure for 4 weeks after the treatment.

• Do not use glycolic, alpha hydroxy, beta hydroxy, retinol, benzyl peroxide, or topical acne medications for 10 days following treatment.

• Avoid harsh chemicals or tanning for 10 days as they may irritate the skin decreasing the effects of the chemical peel.