stock-photo-16006522-moisturizerChemical Peels Post-Op Instructions

BETA PEEL

For the next five days (starting today) or until flaking subsided:

  1. Stop all topical medications (i.e. Retin-A, Renova, acne medicines).
  2. Use a simple cleanser to wash your face twice a day.
  3. Apply morning and night, a small amount of cortisone sample to red areas only.
  4. Moisture cream should also be applied twice a day to the entire treatment area.

After the fifth day, resume your normal regimen. It is common after a peel to experience redness, dryness, increased sensitivity and tingling. Peeling may occur in the form of mild to severe flaking. In this case, use Aquaphor after applying cortisone cream/lotion. The peeling may continue for 7-14 days depending on the area treated.

If you have any questions, please call the office 212-249-8118.

GLYCOLIC / MANDELIC ACID PEELS

For the next three days (starting today)

  1. Stop all topical medications (i.e. Retin-A, Renova, acne medicines).
  2. Use a simple cleanser to wash your face twice a day.
  3. Apply morning and night, a small amount of cortisone sample to red areas only.
  4. Moisture cream should also be applied twice a day to the entire treatment area.

After the third day, resume your normal regimen.

It is common after a treatment to experience redness, dryness, increased sensitivity and tingling. Peeling may occur in the form of mild to severe flaking depending upon which type of peel.

If you have any questions, please call the office 212-249-8118.

TCA PEEL

For the next five days (starting today) or until flaking subsided:

  1. Stop all topical medications (i.e. Retin-A, Renova, acne medicines).
  2. Use a simple cleanser to wash your face twice a day.
  3. Apply morning and night, a small amount of cortisone sample to red areas only.
  4. Moisture cream should also be applied twice a day to the entire treatment area.

After the fifth day, resume your normal regimen. It is common after a peel to experience redness, dryness, increased sensitivity and tingling. Peeling may occur in the form of mild to severe flaking. In this case, use Aquaphor after applying cortisone cream/lotion. The peeling may continue for 7-14 days depending on the area treated.

If you have any questions, please call the office 212-249-8118.