Post-Peel Care Instructions:
Due to the nature of these treatments, you should not necessarily expect to “peel.” However, you may have light to moderate flaking in a few localized areas for 3-7 days. You may also experience residual redness, which lasts in most patients from 1-12 hours.
- It is recommended that you do not apply makeup the day of the treatment however, it can be applied if necessary.
- In order to obtain maximal results and avoid complications, please follow the post-peel instructions listed below for approximately 5-7 days.
- Avoid sun exposure and excessive heat
- Only use Natology recommended skin care products for 5 to 7 days post treatment
- Discontinue any products that irritate your skin and contact your skin care professional.
- KEEP YOUR SKIN HYDRATED. Hydration is key to proper healing.
- DO NOT cleanse your skin the evening of your peel.
- DO NOT pick or pull any flaky skin.
- DO NOT tan or use tanning booths for at least 14 days post peel.
- DO NOT have electrolysis, waxing, threading, or any other form of hair removal for 7 days post treatment.
- DO NOT use facial scrubs or mechanical forms of exfoliation for 14 days post peel.
- DO NOT use retinoic acid, AHA or BHA for 14 days post peel.
- DO NOT have laser hair removal, photofacials, chemical peels or microdermabrasion for 14 days post peel.
- DO NOT apply ice or ice water on the treated area.
- DO NOT use hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, and/or excessively hot showers for 2 days post peel.
- DO NOT go swimming for 2 days post peel.
- DO NOT participate in aerobic exercise for 2 days post peel.
For questions or concerns please call the clinic
