Chemical Peel Instructions
P2 & P3 Chemical Peel: Contraindications/Pre/Post
Contraindications:
- Pregnant or possibility of being pregnant
- Nursing
- Active cold sores, Herpes Type I or II, or warts in treatment area
- Wounded, sunburned, excessively sensitive skin
- History of allergy or sensitivity to any ingredients in the prep, peel, or boost solutions
- Allergy to aspirin or salicylates
- Allergy to idebenone
- Vitiligo
- History of autoimmune diseases including psoriasis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, dermatomyositis, multiple sclerosis, or any medical issues that weaken the immune system
- History of any diseases of immune deficiency
- Inflammatory dermatitis conditions including rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, or dermatomyositis
- Hyperpigmentation related to prior use of hydroquinone containing products
Pre-treatment:
- Avoid neurotoxin treatments (Botox, Xoemin, etc.) 48 HOURS BEFORE
- Avoid laser hair removal, waxing, depilatory creams, skin products prepared in 100 percent ethyl alcohol base, exfoliating products (dermaplane, microdermabrasion, etc.), retinoids (Retin-A or Renova), ONE WEEK BEFORE
- Avoid chemical peels, microneedling, non-ablative resurfacing treatments, some ablative/invasive treatments such as facial lasers, ONE MONTH BEFORE
- Avoid facial surgery SIX MONTHS BEFORE
- Avoid Accutane use and chemotherapy or radiation therapy ONE YEAR BEFORE
Post-Treatment:
- Avoid direct sun exposure
- Post care instructions will be given by your provider specifically fit for you and your skin type