POST CHEMICAL PEEL OR MICRODERMABRASION

HOME CARE PROTOCOL

You have just had a chemical peel or Microdermabrasion skin treatment. Due to the nature of these treatments, you should not necessarily expect to “peel”. However, you may have light flaking in a few localized areas for a couple of days. Most patients who undergo these treatments have only residual redness for anywhere from one to twelve hours.

It is recommended that you do not apply makeup the day of the treatment. It is ideal to allow the skin to stabilize and rest over night. However, makeup can be applied if necessary. Tonight, your skin will feel tight and “pulled”. Apply moisturizer as frequently as needed. Although you may not actually peel, it is likely that you will experience a light exfoliation. It may take two or more treatments for the surface skin to loosen and “peel”. Everyone responds differently and most patients look quite normal the day after their treatment. Unless recommended by your clinician, do not apply other medications or AHA products to your skin, as they may be irritating.

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROTOCOL FOR: 48 HOURS OR 5-7 DAYS

A.M. P.M.

1. Cleanser 1. Cleanser
2. Moisturizer 2. Moisturizer
3. Sun block

Avoid direct sun exposure and excessive heat if possible.

Do not pick at or pull on any loosening or exfoliating skin. This could potentially cause

hyperpigmentation.

Home use of the Pigment Gel is recommended twice a day to continue lightening hyperpigmented areas after 7 days.

ABSOLUTELY do not go to a tanning booth.

Discontinue use of Retin-A or Renova 7 days post treatment.

Do not have electrolysis, collagen injections and facial waxing for approximately 5 days.

FOR THE NEXT 2 DAY PERIOD:

• Do not apply ice or ice water to the treated areas.
• Do not put the face directly into a hot shower spray. Do not use jacuzzi, steam room or sauna.
• Do not go swimming.
• Do not participate in activities that would cause excessive perspiration.
• Do not use Buff-Puffs or other means of mechanical exfoliation.
• Do not direct a hair dryer onto the treated area.
• Stay cool. Getting heated internally can cause hyperpigmentation.