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Peel Treatment

Peels are an amazing anti-aging service that offer many benefits!

The peel solution sheds the top layer of the epidermis, revealing newer skin underneath. Your skin will have a beautiful glow with a much smoother complexion.

Before getting a Peel, I get to know your skin first through Essential Facial services to work your skin up to a peel when your skin is ready. This is because a proper peel process is more successful when the solution is carefully formulated at lower percentages and performed over a period of time, rather than being given too quickly with too aggressive of a formula.

Light peels can be repeated as early as 4 weeks, and a few months or more for medium level peels depending on several factors, but it's most important to prevent the Facial skin from being over exfoliated from peels. I will keep track of your Facial service history so that your skin has the proper amount of time to heal in between services.

** If you currently have "peach fuzz" (Vellus hair) on your face, it is important to first have a Dermaplaning session, before you receive any initial essential Facial service or any Treatments such as HydroFacial, Microdermabrasion, Peels or Needling so that the product ingredients used can penetrate your skin better without being blocked by Vellus hair and dead skin.

Additional Notes . . .

Starting with Enzyme masks are a good way to build up to stronger types of Peels, especially if you are new to a Peel.

Optional Treatment suggestions: Dermaplaning, HyrdoFacial, Microdermabrasion, Needling.

Benefits of a Peel:

Reveals newer underlying skin.
Relieves congested areas.
Helps smooth fine lines.
Improves skin tone and texture.
Reduces hyperpigmentation, melasma, sun damage, etc.
Minimizes pore size and improves minor acne scars.
Stimulates collagen production and plumps the skin.
Brightens the complexion.
Allows for the skin to receive deeper penetration of vital product ingredients.

Peel

Rebooking Time:

4-6 weeks

*pending healing results

*preparation and post care required

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Contraindications:

Avoid Peels if you are pregnant or nursing.
Sunburn. open skin lesions, cuts or wounds.
Inflammatory skin conditions like acne, rosacea, psoriasis, or eczema.
Highly sensitive skin, or if you are sensitive to hyperpigmentation.
Cold sores.
If you are on medications such as blood thinners, high doses of aspirin, or Accutane.
Active Infections/Lesions: Active Herpes Simplex (cold sores), warts, or open wounds.

Skin Conditions: Active acne with pustules, rosacea, dermatitis, eczema, or psoriasis.
Medications & Recent Treatments:
- Isotretinoin (Accutane): Within 6–12 months.
- Retin-A/Retinoids: Stop 3–7 days prior.
- Recent Procedures: Waxing, electrolysis, or hair removal (3-7 days).
- Other Treatments: Recent laser resurfacing or other peels (4-6 weeks).
Health Conditions: Pregnancy, breastfeeding, immunosuppression, diabetes, and heart disease.
Allergies: Allergy to aspirin (salicylates) is a contraindication for salicylic acid peels.
Sun Exposure: Recent sunburn or heavy tanning

Certain Peels only for Fitzpatrick Skin Types IV–VI
Recent Sunburn or Tanning.
Active Acne with Pustules.
Autoimmune Conditions or taking Immunosuppressive Drugs.
Photosensitizing Medications.
Medication such as doxycycline, minocycline, or certain chemotherapy drugs.
Keloid or Hypertrophic Scarring Tendency.
Compromised Skin Barrier.

Active Skin Infections or Open Lesions
- Includes cold sores (herpes simplex), bacterial infections, open acne, eczema, psoriasis, or dermatitis in the treatment area.
Pregnancy or Breastfeeding
- Some chemical agents (like salicylic acid or high-strength retinoids) are contraindicated during pregnancy.
Recent Use of Isotretinoin (Accutane)
- Wait at least 6–12 months post-treatment due to increased risk of skin thinning, scarring, and poor healing.
Recent Cosmetic Procedures
- Avoid peels within:
  - 7–14 days of waxing, laser treatments, or microneedling
  - 4–6 weeks of surgery, Botox, or dermal fillers unless cleared by a physician
- Red, inflamed, or overly sensitized skin should never be chemically exfoliated.

Possible side effects of a Peel:

Redness and Irritation can be temporary which can last a few days to weeks.
Peeling and Scabbing as the skin repairs itself.
Sensitivity to sunlight, making sunscreen essential.
Mild temporary swelling, especially around the eyes, can occur.
Tightness and dryness, requiring moisturizing.
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH): Dark spots or patches, especially in darker skin tones.
Scarring is rare, but possible if the skin is damaged or picked.
Risk of infection exists when the skin barrier is broken.
Skin may permanently become lighter or darker.
Reaction to the peeling agent.
Rare risk of toxicity to the liver, heart, or kidneys.
May increase the chance of improper healing.
Unrealistic Expectations or Poor Compliance to preparation and after care.

Preparing for your Peel appointment:

Wait 2 weeks after receiving Botox or fillers.
IF you wax any part of your face (facial waxing is Not recommended), make sure to wax at least 1–2 weeks before your appointment. Waxing can remove some of your skin's outermost cells and aggravate your skin.
7 days before your appointment, avoid other cosmetic treatments to prevent your skin from being susceptible to irritation and damage.
7 days before your appointment, avoid smoking and alcohol consumption so the treatment can be more effective and cause less down-time.
5–7 days before your appointment, avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, sauna and other sources of heat on your face.
3–5 days before your appointment, avoid exfoliating your face with exfoliating cleansers or scrubs including retinoid products (products with tretinoin, adapalene or tazarotene as active ingredients), glycolic and salicylic acid and physical scrubs including Ultrasonic brushes. (Needling is already an exfoliator. Exfoliating your face too much before your appointment can cause irritation).
Stop using retinoids, exfoliating acids, and Vitamin C serums 5–7 days prior to avoid irritation.
Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds for 1–2 weeks.
Stop anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for 1–2 weeks prior to a Peel to minimize bruising.
If you have a history of cold sores or herpes, speak with your Dermatologist about taking an antiviral medication before and after your appointment as a preventative.
Retinol, tretinoin, AHAs/BHAs, and scrubs should be stopped 3–7 days prior to the peel.
Reschedule your appointment if you come up with any open wounds, acne lesions or other conditions on your face until healed.
Arrive with a clean, makeup-free face, and hydrate well.

Peel Aftercare:

Wait 24 hours or more before applying makeup.
Keep your skin protected by wearing minimum 30 SPF sunscreen and avoid the sun, tanning beds, heat and sweat on your face for at least 48 hours.
Avoid hot showers, saunas, swimming to prevent blistering.
Use a cold compress to manage burning or stinging.
Cleanse with cool to lukewarm water and a mild, soap-free gentle cleanser.
Use antibacterial skin care products.
Limit your skin care routine to a gentle cleanser or a mild face wash, gentle toner and moisturizer (NO exfoliators, scrubs, etc.).
Apply a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer frequently to soothe dryness.
Ceramide-based, barrier-friendly moisturizer.
Mineral SPF (Zinc Oxide or Titanium Dioxide).
Hyaluronic acid serum.
Use broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen (SPF 30+) daily, as new skin is highly susceptible to hyperpigmentation.
Avoid retinoids, glycolic/salicylic acids, Vitamin C, and harsh acne products until skin is fully healed.
Do not use products on your skin that contain AHA's (alpha hydroxy acids), BHA's (beta hydroxy acids), glycolic, prescriptive skin care products, vitamin C, and retinol for 5 days. These ingredients can irritate and inflame your skin.
Avoid Botox or other beauty treatments on your face for 2 weeks.
DO NOT PICK: picking can lead to scarring or infection. Let the skin peel naturally.