To take chemical peel you should prepare your skin by choosing appropriate pre-treatment program and providing adequate pre-peel skin care.
Chemical peel is the use of chemical solution to eliminate damaged upper epidermis layers to make facial complexion better and evener. You may reduce fine lines and wrinkles, treat pigmentation problems and remove other blemishes with its help.
Ask professionals
Great advice is to find a professional well-skilled in skin resurfacing. You will be offered the best possible treatment employing a wide range of exfoliation techniques and chemical peel combinations in this case.
Consult plastic surgeon on how to prepare your skin for the chemical peel. Inform the doctor of your expectations during the first visit. Be free to ask any information concerning pre-peel skin care and other issues you are worried about. You should be given with detailed procedure description including how to prepare facial complexion, possible risks and benefits, likely recovery time and estimated expenses. Plastic surgeon will give you appropriate advice on chemical peel pre-treatment.
Retin A pre-treatment
Retin A is a prescription medication, obtained from Vitamin A, which is often used as pre-treatment to trichloroacetic acid peel. It weakens superficial skin layer contributing to deeper and evener penetration of chemical peel serum. AHA cream can substitute Retin-A in case of allergic reaction. Whitening agent hydroquinone can be combined with Retin-A or AHAs to better prepare ones face for chemical peel procedure. Such combination is perfect for individuals with spots and other pigmentation problems. Pre-peel skin care may take more than a month.
Precautions
Remember that chemical peels should not be used on a regular basis. To prepare your facial skin for exfoliation procedure and provide the best possible pre-treatment deny yourself in the following:
1 week pre-treatment period: electrolysis, waxing, exfoliants (including loofah and scrubs), all skin care products to contain AHAs or BHAs (e.g. glycolic, salycilic), Retinoids, notably, Retin-A, Renova, Differin, Tarzorac, etc.
14 days pre-treatment period: chemical peels, all kinds of tanning, waxing, collagen injections, Botox, microdermabrasion procedure, plastic surgery and herpes. Those who take All Accutane should stop medication course for 6 full weeks preceding chemical peel.
Don’t take chemical peel while pregnant or lactating. Avoid shaving on the day of the exfoliation procedure. Try to limit antibiotics to prevent negative impact on sensitive skin.
Remember that you need to prepare your skin for chemical peel and employ professional pre-peel skin care advices and necessary pre-peel procedures.
