Chemical Peels

Days 1 – 2: The treated area will feel tight and may appear darker.
The day of the peel application is "Day 1." The peel solution should remain on the treated areas for at least six hours. During this time, do not wash, touch, rub, apply SPF or makeup to the treated areas. Wearing a hat is preferred for protection your first day.

Post Peel Moisturizer with 1% hydrocortisone, which is included in the Patient Home Care Kit, may be used after six hours only if:

• The skin feels excessively irritated or uncomfortable
• Patient is a Fitzpatrick Skin Type 4-6, has melasma or hyperpigmentation
• A booster was added to the treatment

The peel self neutralizes after six hours, at which time you may cleanse your skin with water and a gentle cleanser or leave the peel on overnight if desired.

Day 2 (AM):
• Gently wash and dry the treated areas
• Vigorously apply the 1st Post Peel Towelette to the treated areas while in its square, folded shape
• Continue to apply the towelette and as it dries out, unfold it completely and continue to apply until all the solution is used
• Allow the skin to dry for 30 minutes before applying Mineral Perfection SPF 30
• Makeup may also be worn if desired

Day 2 (PM):
• 30-60 minutes before bedtime, gently wash and dry the treated areas
• Vigorously apply the 2nd Post Peel Towelette to the treated areas while in its square, folded shape
• Continue to apply the towelette and as it dries out, unfold it completely and continue to apply until all the solution is used
• Leave the towelette solution on overnight

If you are experiencing irritation, apply a small amount of Post Peel Moisturizer 2-3 times daily. You may also place a cold compress against the irritated area for relief. If there is no significant irritation, do not use any moisturizing products on the treated areas until peeling begins (usually Day 3).

Avoid excessive sweating, swimming, sauna, heavy exercise or sun exposure during the peel process, as these activities may cause irritation.

Days 3-6: Peeling generally begins on Day 3.
• Apply a thin layer of Post Peel Moisturizer to the treated areas once peeling begins to control dryness and relieve tightness
• Should be used 2-3 times per day

Days 7 and After: The peeling process is generally complete.
• Mild sloughing may still be occurring in some treated areas
• Continue to protect the skin with Mineral Perfection SPF 30

Day 10+
• You may resume use of your normal skin care products.
• A series of 3-4 treatments are recommended every 3-4 weeks apart for active and severe acne or for melasma.
• Continue to protect the skin with SPF 30.

The Patient Take Home Kit (included with peel treatment) helps patients properly care for the skin post peel.  The kit includes two Post Peel Towelettes, a Post Peel Moisturizer (1oz.), a Mineral Perfection SPF 30 (1oz.) and post peel instructions. The Patient Take Home Kit is designed to ensure an easy-peel process for optimal results.

*Actual visible peeling will vary with each patient. Some patients shed layers of skin for several days, while others experience a light flaking process. Many factors can affect the amount of shedding but as long as the peel is applied properly, left on for six hours or more, and our home care protocol is followed, results will be achieved.

• Botox/Filler: Can be done same day.

• Dermaplaning/Dermablading: Performing a couple of passes of dermaplaning prior to The Perfect Derma™ Peel administration might be beneficial for patients with thick, resilient skin. However, it is not advised for those with sensitive skin or first-time patients. For sensitive skin or first time patients, we recommend performing dermaplaning a minimum of two weeks prior or post peel.

• Electrolysis: Perform at least two weeks before or 2-4 weeks post peel.

• Hydrafacial: Perform one week before or at least two weeks post peel.

• Laser treatments: Wait four weeks or more post peel before performing a laser treatment, or four weeks post laser to perform The Perfect Derma™ Peel.

• LED Light Therapy: May be performed two weeks post peel.

• Microneedling: Perform four weeks before or after The Perfect Derma™ Peel.

• Sylfirm X: Perform four weeks before or after The Perfect Derma™ Peel.

Though the Perfect Derma™ Peel is safe and widely used throughout the world, there are some restrictions for treatment. You are unable to receive the treatment if you are:

• Pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Have an allergy to any peel ingredient listed above, or to aspirin.

• If you have used Accutane within the last 4 months.

• If you have an open wound, sunburn, infected skin, cold sores, or lesions. Patients with a history of cold sores may take an antiviral 3 days prior to the peel.

• If you have recently had treatments such as waxing, electrolysis, or chemical exfoliants.

• If you are undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.

• If you have a history of an autoimmune disease or any condition that may weaken the immune system.