Pre Peel Care
- If you are pregnant , or may be pregnant or lactating please consult a doctor before having this treatment.
- Do not tan in the sun two weeks prior to treatment
- Do not wax face or use products containing retinol or AHA/BHA ingredients for 30 days prior.
Post Peel Care
Two days post-procedure:
• Stay cool! Heating internally can cause hyperpigmentation.
• Do not put the treated area directly into a hot shower spray.
• Do not use hot tubs, steam rooms or saunas.
• Do not go swimming.
• Do not participate in activities that would cause excessive perspiration.
• Do not use loofahs or other means of mechanical exfoliation.
• Do not direct a hair dryer onto the treated area.
• Do not apply ice or ice water to the treated area.
General guidelines:
• After receiving a PCA SKIN® professional treatment, you should not necessarily expect to 'peel'. However, light flaking in a few localized areas for several days is typical. Most patients who undergo these treatments have residual redness for approximately one to twelve hours post-procedure.
• As with all peels and treatments, it is recommended that makeup not be applied the day of treatment, as it is ideal to allow the skin to stabilize and rest overnight; however, makeup may be applied 15 minutes after the treatment if desired.
• To minimize side effects and maximize results use the Post-Procedure Products for three to five days or until flaking has resolved.
• Moisturizer should be applied at least twice a day but can be applied more frequently for hydration and to decrease the appearance of flaking.
• It is recommended that other topical, over-the-counter medications or alpha hydroxy acid products not be applied to the skin seven days post procedure, as they may cause irritation.
• It is recommended to delay use of tretinoin, Retin-A®, Differin®, Renova®, Tazorac®, Avage® EpiDuo™ or Ziana® five days post-procedure. Consult your physician before temporarily discontinuing use of any prescription medications.
• Avoid direct sun exposure and excessive heat. Use Weightless Protection SPF 45, Perfecting Protection SPF 30, Protecting Hydrator SPF 30 or Hydrator Plus SPF 30 for broad-spectrum UV protection.
• Do not go to a tanning bed for at least two weeks post-procedure. This practice should be discontinued due to the increased risk of skin cancer and signs of aging.
• Do not pick or pull on any loosening or peeling skin. This could potentially cause hyperpigmentation.
• Do not have electrolysis, facial waxing or use depilatories for approximately five days.