If you're booking a Chemical Peel...

If you're booking a Chemical Peel...: FAQ

Before your Chemical Peel:

Avoid Retinoid products and high levels of AHA and BHA products for 7 days prior to treatment.
Do not shave area to be treated within 24 hours of treatment
Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 2 weeks prior to treatment
To reduce risk and complications it is recommended that you use AlumierMD home care products for 10-14 days prior to treatment
Chemical peels are not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Do not cleanse your skin on the evening of your peel
Do not pick or pull any flaking skin
Do not tan or use a tanning bed for at least 14 days after your treatment
Do not receive electrolysis, waxing, threading, or any form of hair removal for 7 days
Do not use facial scrubs or exfoliants for 14 days following your peel
Do not use Retinoids, AHA's or BHA's for 14 days after your peel
Do not have laser hair removal, photofacials, microdermabrasion, or chemical peels for 14 days post treatment
Do not go swimming, use hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, extensivly hot showers for 2 days
Do not apply ice water or ice to the treated area
Do not participate in aerobic activities for 2 days post peel

During the Chemical Peel you will feel some tingling and warmth of the area treated
You will have redness post peel that may last 1-12 hours
Avoid makeup for the remainder of the day as it is important for your skin to rest and restabilize overnight
You may experience some light flaking for 3-7 days
You may not necessarily "peel" as it may take a few treatments to reach the deeper layer of the skin that will cause you to "peel" but you will experience a light "exfoliation"

For best results and to reduce complications please ensure you use your "Post Procedure Kit" given to you by your nurse for post procedure care
Allow 7 days for full effects of your peel to be seen