Getting Ready for Your Chemical Peel

Getting Ready for Your Chemical Peel

The Importance of Pre and Post Skincare for Chemical Peels

The Importance of Pre and Post Skincare for Chemical Peels

Pre and post-care are crucial for maximizing the benefits while maintaining the health of the skin. Preparing the skin before a peel helps to optimize the treatment's effectiveness and reduces the risk of complications. This often involves using specific skincare products to promote a healthy skin barrier and prevent hyperpigmentation or dark spots. Following a tailored post-peel routine is equally important, as it aids in the healing process, protects the skin's health, and ensures the longevity of the peel's results.

Pre and post-care are crucial for maximizing the benefits while maintaining the health of the skin. Preparing the skin before a peel helps to optimize the treatment's effectiveness and reduces the risk of complications. This often involves using specific skincare products to promote a healthy skin barrier and prevent hyperpigmentation or dark spots. Following a tailored post-peel routine is equally important, as it aids in the healing process, protects the skin's health, and ensures the longevity of the peel's results.

Before Your Peel

After Your Peel

• You must be following a dedicated homecare routine that includes cleansing, moisturizing, and SPF at a minimum.

• For some peels, products that prevent the formation of pigmentation in the skin for several weeks prior to the peel are recommended.

• Your skin barrier must be healthy and your skin must be free of irritations including sunburn.

• You must be following a dedicated homecare routine that includes cleansing, moisturizing, and SPF at a minimum.

• For some peels, products that prevent the formation of pigmentation in the skin for several weeks prior to the peel are recommended.

• Your skin barrier must be healthy and your skin must be free of irritations including sunburn.

• For most peels, you must not exfoliate for at least seven days following your peel.

• If your skin has visible peeling, DO NOT PICK AT IT. This can cause scarring and pigmentation negating the effects of the peel.

• SPF must be worn daily following your peel unless specifically instructed otherwise. 

• Following your homecare routine is vital for preserving your skin's health and maximizing your peel's results.

• For most peels, you must not exfoliate for at least seven days following your peel.

• If your skin has visible peeling, DO NOT PICK AT IT. This can cause scarring and pigmentation negating the effects of the peel.

• SPF must be worn daily following your peel unless specifically instructed otherwise. 

• Following your homecare routine is vital for preserving your skin's health and maximizing your peel's results.

What is a Chemical Peel?

A chemical peel is a skin-resurfacing facial using a variety of acid solutions to exfoliate the skin. The new, rejuvenated skin underneath is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. Chemical peels can be used to treat a variety of skin concerns, including fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, age spots, and uneven skin tone. Despite being called peels, some chemical peels do not even cause visible peeling of the skin at all!

A chemical peel is a skin-resurfacing facial using a variety of acid solutions to exfoliate the skin. The new, rejuvenated skin underneath is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. Chemical peels can be used to treat a variety of skin concerns, including fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, age spots, and uneven skin tone. Despite being called peels, some chemical peels do not even cause visible peeling of the skin at all!

What a Chemical Peel Isn't

Chemical peels are not a one-time magic fix for all skin concerns; they are part of a comprehensive approach to skincare that includes proper pre-treatment preparation and diligent post-treatment care to achieve and sustain healthy, radiant skin. While they can significantly improve the skin's appearance, they require ongoing dedication to a consistent skincare routine to maintain and enhance the results. 

Chemical peels are not a one-time magic fix for all skin concerns; they are part of a comprehensive approach to skincare that includes proper pre-treatment preparation and diligent post-treatment care to achieve and sustain healthy, radiant skin. While they can significantly improve the skin's appearance, they require ongoing dedication to a consistent skincare routine to maintain and enhance the results. 

Please note that specific pre and post skincare instructions will be given to you depending on the type of peel you receive and the above are just general guidelines. Chemical peels are not available for first time clients.

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Customized Chemical Peel

$119

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