CHEMICAL PEEL
PRE/POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Park’s experienced providers will do everything possible to ensure you achieve your desired peel results! Here are a few things you can do to improve your results and reduce possible adverse effects.

pre-care

  • Please arrive without makeup on.

  • For darker skin types: Prepare your skin for 28 days with a medical-grade skincare routine before treatment. Continue your regimen for 14 days after treatment to reduce the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Let us know if you would like skincare suggestions.

  • For all skin types: Prepare your skin with a medical-grade skincare routine, including broad-spectrum sunscreen daily for 14 days before your treatment. Let us know if you would like skincare suggestions.

  • Avoid products with retinol and salicylic or other acids for 5 days before your treatment (hyaluronic acid is ok!).

  • Avoid shaving for 24 hours before your treatment.

  • It’s common to experience redness and sensitivity for up to a day post-treatment. Consider scheduling your treatment with this in mind. 

Some people are not able to have chemical peel treatments. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or experiencing a facial rash or irritation, let us know right away -- we may have to reschedule your treatment or consider an alternative.

POST-care

  • You may experience redness, pain, itching, mild discolouration, and tenderness at your treatment sites. This is normal and should only last 2-24 hours. If you experience anything else, please email us so we can assess whether we can do anything to help. 

  • Use the post-treatment kit provided. You may also buy these products from us directly for future treatments or as part of your skincare routine (they're especially well-suited for people with sensitive skin or who spend time outside).

  • Avoid topical retinol products for 7 days and skin care products with salicylic or other acids for 3 days after your treatment (hyaluronic acid is ok!). 

  • Avoid exercise, sex, or extreme heat (saunas, sunbathing, hot yoga, etc) for 24-48 hours after treatment. 

  • Avoid direct sunlight for 1-3 days post-treatment. Wear sunscreen and a brimmed hat for the best protection if you need to go outside.

  • Guard against infection by keeping the skin clean, especially in the first 48h. 

  • Other treatments, including injectables or microneedling, should be avoided for 7-14 days after your treatment.

Chemical peel results will peak at close to 2 weeks post-treatment, and we recommend repeating your treatment in 2-6 weeks for a total of three treatments for optimal results. Following your three treatments, we recommend a maintenance treatment in 3-6 months. Feel free to book this online!