This includes:
All levels of Skin Peels
PRO Power Peel
Meline Dark Circles
Eye Peels
Pre-treatment guidelines and contraindications
Precautions & Warnings
1. Discontinue auto-immune therapies or retinoid (Retin-A) and/or any form of skin treatment 3 days prior to procedure, under care and direction of a physician.
2. Not for active acne, rosacea, or other inflammatory skin conditions. Not for skin with piercings in treatment area or open wounds.
3. Not to be administered for 6 months to 1 year after isotretinoin (Accutane) regime.
4. Not for clients with facial outbreaks such as herpes simplex virus. Medication must be taken per doctor’s instructions.
5. Not for clients with skin allergies.
6. Any medications that would affect the characteristics of the skin should be stopped for two months prior to treatment, under the care and direction of a physician.
7. Not for clients who have had a face lift or eyelid surgery within the past year, or dermabrasion, remodeling, deep chemical peels, or any surgical procedure on the treatment area within the previous 3 months.
8. Not for clients who have had Botox, collagen, fat, or other methods of augmentation with injected materials in the treatment area within 4 weeks.
9. Not for clients who have excessively tanned or sunburned skin from the sun, tanning beds, or tanning creams within previous 2 weeks.
10. Avoid sweaty exercise for 72 hours post-procedure.
11. Fitzpatrick skin types V-VI: pigment may darken prior to lightening.
12. You may experience redness between 1-3 days.
13. You may experience inflammation, itching, and burning.
14. Consult a physician if any irritation persists.
15. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure for 2 week afterwards.
16. Follow the instructions of your professional skin therapist.
Contraindications
• Recent surgery or scar tissue
• Open wounds/abrasions/sunburn
• Bruises/swelling
• Undiagnosed lumps or lesions
• Eczema or psoriasis
• Broken bones or injuries
• High temperature
• Cardiovascular conditions
• Neurological diseases
• Chemotherapy and radiotherapy
• Viral infections such as colds, flu, herpes simplex
• Bacterial infections such as impetigo, conjunctivitus
• Fungal infections such as ringworm or Pityriasis Versicolor
• Parasitic infections such as scabies or head lice
• HIV
• Epilepsy
• Deficient immune system
Post-procedure care instructions
During the skin healing process, minor itching, flaking, or redness may appear. If symptoms persist, please contact us. Do not pick, squeeze or agitate during the recovery period.
Gently cleanse your face twice a day with a gentle cleanser.
Please do not pick or pull your skin at any time after your peel, as it can cause scarring. Your skin will take about 4 to 14 days to completely peel depending on the strength of the peel or treatment you received. This may be in the form of ohyscial peeling or dull dry skin.
Please do not exfoliate using a cleansing brush or any facial scrub or acid based products for 2 weeks.
Do not use any products that contain AHA, Glycolic, Retin-A, or any acne medication until your skin has finished peeling (usually 7 days, but possibly longer).
Keep skin well hydrated by drinking plenty of water and moisturising throughout the day with a good moisturiser both day and night. Reapply throughout the day as often as needed. Your skin should never be so dry that it is cracking or sore.
Refrain from waxing, tanning, or using sunbeds for 2 weeks.
Avoid working out and sweating for at least 24 hours and up to 48 hours.
Finally, use SPF 30 or higher consistently throughout the day. REAPPLY, REAPPLY, REAPPLY, for this will limit your skin from burning in the sun (even when it’s cloudy out or when sitting by a window) and will minimise the chances of more sun damage and discoloration.
If in doubt with any of the above activities or products, please call us for clarification to when normal activity or use may be resumed.
Skin Care Advice
Your skin works hard to keep you healthy, and you can return the favour by looking after it.
Top Tips
Use an SPF. Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) rays, which are the main cause of skin ageing and can cause skin cancer.
Stop smoking. Smoking is one of the main environmental factors in premature skin ageing by breaking down and preventing the production of new collagen. Smoking also causes the tiny blood vessels in the skin to constrict, reducing the supply of oxygen to the skin.
Cut down your alcohol consumption. When you drink alcohol, your body and skin can become dehydrated, leaving the skin looking older and tired.
Eat a healthy diet and drink plenty of water.
Follow a skin care routine to nourish and treat your skin. Ask your skin care professional what products would be best suited to protect and improve your skin. Cleanse morning and night. Exfoliate. Use a mask, eye cream and skin appropriate moisturiser.
Frequently asked question
What makes a peel effective?
My skin is not peeling. Does this mean the treatment did not work?
Some areas of hyperpigmentation appear darker. Did the treatment make my pigmentation worse?
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