The Perfect Derma Peel After Care Instructions:
The Perfect Derma Peel Post Care for Face: POST-PEEL CARE Patient leaves the office with the Patient Take Home Kit (which includes 2 Post Peel Towelettes, The Post Peel Moisturizer, Mineral Perfection SPF 30 and instructions).
Days 1 – 2: The treated area will feel tight and may appear slightly darker. The day of the peel application is “Day 1.” The peel solution should remain on the treated areas for at least 6 hours. During the first 6 hours, do not wash, touch, rub, or apply make-up to the treated area.
The Post Peel Moisturizer with 1% Hydrocortisone (included in Patient Take Home Kit) may be used after 6 hours if:
The skin feels excessively irritated
Patient is Fitzpatrick Type 4-6 or has melasma or hyperpigmentation
Either Perfect Derma booster was added to the peel treatment
***If you are not experiencing any irritation or discomfort, the peel solution can remain on until your evening cleansing or it may be left on overnight.
Day 2 (AM): Gently wash and dry the treated area. Vigorously apply the 1st Post-Peel Towelette to the treated areas. Let dry thoroughly. Towelette solution should be left on for 30 minutes before applying Mineral Perfection SPF 30. Make up may be applied if desired.
Day 2 (PM): 30-60 minutes before bedtime, gently wash and dry the treated area. Vigorously apply the 2nd Post-Peel Towelette to the treated areas. Leave the solution on overnight. If you are experiencing excessive irritation or discomfort, apply a small amount of The Post Peel Moisturizer 2-3 times daily. You may also apply 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, sauna or heavy exercise during peel process.
Days 3-6: Peeling generally begins on Day 3. After peeling begins, apply The Post Peel Moisturizer (included in the Patient Take Home Kit) to the treated areas 2-3 times a day to control the peeling and relieve the tightness. This moisturizer should be used for 1-2 weeks for Caucasian patients and 2-3 weeks for Asian, Hispanic and African American patients. If The Post Peel Moisturizer runs out, a 1% Hydrocortisone cream may be substituted. Do not rub, pick or pull on the peeling skin, let the peeling occur naturally. Rubbing, picking or pulling may cause scarring.
**Gently wash (do not scrub) and dry the treated area morning and night, and apply The Post Peel Moisturizer as needed. Mineral Perfection SPF 30 should be applied every 2 hours during sun exposure.
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. And non-acne patients may resume use of your normal skin care products.
Acne Patients: Day 10+ You may resume use of your normal skin care products.
For active and severe acne patients, a series of 3–4 The Perfect Derma™ Peel treatments can be performed 3–4 weeks apart.
The Perfect Derma Peel Post Care for Body Peel: POST-PEEL CARE Patient leaves the office with creams from service provider and the Patient Take Home Kit (which includes 2 Post Peel Towelettes, The Post Peel Moisturizer, Mineral Perfection SPF 30).
Day 1: 6 hours post peel: Cleanse the peeled area with The Perfect Cleanser or a mild cleanser and rinse with water. Dry thoroughly. If desired, solution may also be left on until bedtime, or overnight. Note: If peel solution is left on overnight, apply the 1st Post Peel Towelette after cleansing on the morning of Day 2.
Day 1 30-60 minutes before bedtime: Apply the 1st Post Peel Towelette, rubbing it into the skin and doing multiple passes over treated areas.
Day 2 Morning: Cleanse the peeled area with The Perfect Cleanser or a mild cleanser and rinse with water. Dry thoroughly. Use Mineral Perfection SPF 30 on exposed areas.
Day 2 30-60 minutes before bedtime: Cleanse the skin with The Perfect Cleanser or a mild cleanser and rinse with water. Dry thoroughly. Apply the 2nd Post Peel Towelette as before, rubbing it into the skin and doing multiple passes over damaged areas.
Day 3: Apply a mixture of your creams given to you by your service provider to the peeled areas morning and evening. This will help ensure best results, a deeper peel and a faster exfoliation process. Avoid sun exposure to peeled areas or use Mineral Perfection SPF 30 during the day. Reapply every 2 hours or as needed.
Day 4: and beyond Peeling typically begins on Day 4 or 5, although timing may vary slightly. When peeling begins, discontinue use of your creams given to you by your service provider.
**Begin using The Post Peel Moisturizer 2 - 3 times a day once peeling begins.
**If The Post Peel Moisturizer runs out, a 1% Hydrocortisone cream may be substituted.
(It is important not to rub, pull or pick at the skin or force the exfoliation process in any way. Treat the skin gently. Use Mineral Perfection SPF 30 during sun exposure and/or keep the area covered for the initial two weeks post peel.)
MAKE SURE TO COME IN FOR FOLLOW UP BETWEEN DAY 7-10 TO GET MORE CREAMS
Day 10-14: and beyond Once peeling is complete, patient will resume use of the creams given to them by their service provider (hyperpigmentation patients only) to maintain results.
Patients may require of series of 2-3 peels spaced 4 weeks apart for optimal results.