All-About-Peels

To render the best results, a complete skin care program is highly recommended. Preparing your skin at least 2-4 weeks prior to the first treatment will enhance your outcome. This program will also help with the renewal process after the treatment.

Listed below are the indications for a chemical exfoliation treatment. It is advised to have a consultation with your aesthetician to determine the best course of treatment before scheduling any Chemical or Manual exfoliation treatment.

Chemical exfoliation treatments will improve:

• fine lines • uneven tone

• irregular skin texture • photodamaged skin

• acneic skin • rosacea

• dehydrated skin • congested skin

• sluggish skin

Contraindications:

Additionally there are contraindications to receiving a chemical exfoliation treatment. See below for the listing of contraindications that would prevent someone from being a candidate for a treatment.

• active facial rashes • open or unidentified lesions

• serious illness • deficient immune system

• pregnancy or lactating • recent laser resurfacing or surgery

• accutane usage • high blood pressure

• diabetes • heart disease • sunburn

• any type of dermatitis, including eczema, psoriasis and seborrhea

• A chemical exfoliation treatment cannot be performed on the same day as injectables or waxing.

• Salicylic acid cannot be used if you are allergic to aspirin.

• Chemical exfoliation treatments (primarily Glycolic, Salicylic, or Modified Jessner) should not be on your first appointment. It is important to analyze your skin prior to exfoliation and set up a home care program to prepare your skin. Your initial appointment should be regular facial.

• Absolutely no tanning prior to or after chemical exfoliation treatments.

If you have any viral lesions such as herpes simplex, you need to take medication before receiving a chemical exfoliation because it may cause a flare-up. Chemical exfoliation treatment cannot be performed on anyone with active herpes simplex.

Things to know about "peels"

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