Pre & Post Peel Care
Patients who should not be treated:
- Pregnancy and breast feeding
- Active cold sores or history of herpes simplex
- Skin with open wounds
- Sunburn
- Excessively sensitive skin
- Dermatitis, Eczema or Psoriasis
- Inflammatory rosacea or active acne
- History of allergies
- Rashes or skin reactions
- Sensitive to any of the components of this treatment
- Allergy to salicylate (aspirin)
- If you have taken Roaccutane within the past 6 months
- Treated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy
- Keloid scaring
Six weeks before your peel do not use:
- Retin-A, Renova, Differin (Adapalene 0.1%) Tazorac or any products containing a high dose Vitamin A
One week before your Medik8 peel, don't have the following treatments:
- Electrolysis
- Waxing
- Depilatory creams
- Laser hair removal (two weeks before and after)
24 hours before your Medik8 peel do not use:
- AHA or BHA, or Benzyl peroxide
- Any exfoliating products that may be drying or irritating
The day of your peel:
Cleanse your skin in the morning and do not apply makeup on face other than eyes and lips
After your peel: it is crucial to the health of your skin and the sucess of your peel that these guidelines be followed:
1. Do not use any AHA's or BHA on your skin for 24 hours
2. It is imperative that you use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and avoid direct sunlight for at least 1 month
3. Patients with hypersensitivity to the sun should take extra precautions to guard against exposure immediately
4. Your skin may be more red than usual for at least 2 hours
5. Please avoid strenuous exercise during this time
6. You may have some peeling or flaky skin for a few days. DO NOT PICK OR PULL THE SKIN.
7. When washing your face, use a gentle sensitive skin cleanser; do not use any harsh scrubs
8. Apply a light moisturiser as often as needed to relieve dryness and tightness
9. Do not have any other facial treatment for at least one week after your peel
Although the peels are effective in most cases, no guarantee can be made that a specific patient will benefit from the treatment.
Although the peels are effective in most cases, no guarantee can be made that a specific patient will benefit from the treatment.
A consultation test patch and skin evaluation by your skin care professional prior to your peel is important.