Custom Peel

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Good candidates are individuals looking to address acne, signs of aging, texture, scarring, and hyperpigmentation.

While chemical peels are safe and effective for most people, some individuals may not be ideal candidates due to factors  that could increase risks or impact results. Medical clearance may be required for certain conditions. Please consult with your healthcare provider if you are unsure. Precautions to consider:

• Pregnancy.
• Patients who are undergoing treatment for skin cancer. 
• Accutane - must wait at least 6 months.
• Compromised skin (dermatitis, sunburn, open wounds or sores, infection) in the treatment area.
• Autoimmune conditions that affect skin healing (like lupus or active vitiligo) - consult with your healthcare provider first.

You can usually see visible improvements in your skin’s appearance after your skin heals, which typically takes about 1 to 14 days, depending on the depth of the peel. For best results, a series of 3-6 treatments in 1-4 week intervals is usually recommended.

Lighter peels may require maintenance treatments every 1-2 months, while deeper peels offer results that can last several months, depending on the individual’s skin care routine and condition.

Lighter peels may have zero to minimal downtime, while deeper peels have significantly more downtime ranging from a few days to a week or more. There may be redness, dryness, and peeling as side effects. With deeper peels, freckles and sunspots may initially turn slightly darker and then lighten within a few days. This is normal and part of the process.

It involves applying a chemical solution to your skin and leaving it for a certain period, causing it to exfoliate and possibly peel off. You may feel slightly stinging or burning during the application, which usually subsides once the peel takes effect.

• Avoid direct sun exposure, including tanning beds, for at least 3 days prior to treatment. Use SPF 30+ if sun exposure is unavoidable.
• Avoid skin irritants (products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide or acne medications, vitamin C if strong or acidic, hydroquinone, AHAs, BHAs, astringents, depilatories, waxing, etc.) or any other exfoliating products in the treatment area for at least 7 days prior to treatment.
• Wait at least 5–10 days after Botox or filler before receiving a custom peel.

• Limited activity and exercise is advised, as well as no sweating, excessive heat, swimming, hot showers, and sauna use for at least 48 hours or until skin is fully healed.
• Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 1 week following treatment. Keep the area covered and apply a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) SPF 30+ to treatment area.
• Avoid artificial tanning (spray tans, tanning lotions, etc.) and skin irritants (products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide or acne medications, vitamin C if strong or acidic, hydroquinone, AHAs, BHAs, astringents, depilatories, waxing, etc.) or any other exfoliating products in the treatment area for at least 5 days or until skin is fully healed. If a medium depth peel was performed, please use only the products included in your kit for the first few days, unless otherwise advised.
• Mineral makeup only may be applied immediately after as long as skin integrity has not been compromised.