Chemical Peels Post Care

Post Op Care Instructions for Skin Polishing Treatment with Chemical Peels

• It is important to wipe off properly all the dead skin cells or debris that was left behind. Use a mild rehydrating toner for cleaning. Avoid your skin from dryness. Moisturize your skin with a rich moisturizer properly.
• There may be mild tenderness and bruising after the skin polishing treatment. It will not last long. There are various copper based lotions with mild ingredients. These will help in faster recovery after the treatment and also improves the skin’s texture or quality. The serums with high vitamin A, C and E ratios help to maintain the toned skin.
• Allow your skin to renew and regenerate itself. Do not pick or remove the dead skin cells. It will lead to pigmentation and scarring. If itching is hard to control, consult with the physician and ask for the gel or ointment which will soothe the skin.
• If you are using any topical on the regular basis, discontinue its use for the next 72 hours after your skin polishing treatment. You can resume the use of those topical after the duration of 3 days. Only apply the healing lotion prescribed by the physician for few days.
• Do not visit the hot places that make you sweat. Refrain yourself from heavy workout for 2-3 days. Excessive perspiration can cause skin irritation. Avoid swimming in the chlorinated water and avoid hot baths, saunas etc.
• Do not exfoliate your skin with harsh scrub after the treatment. Use gentle or mild cleanser for face wash. Strong or harsh ingredients can raise the pH of the skin which can cause skin irritation.
• After the skin polishing treatment, outer layer of skin shed away and takes time to renew. It is important to form an extra layer of protection on your skin if you are going out in the UV rays. Direct contact with the UV rays can harm your skin. Use sunscreen while going out and even re-apply after every 2 hours.
• Do not undergo any other cosmetological treatments like Botox, dermal fillers for 7-10 days after your skin polishing treatment. During this period, skin is still under the regeneration or renewing phase and other treatments can cause excessive damage to dermal layers.

Post Op Care Instructions for Acne Treatment with Chemical Peels

• Do not use harsh cloth to clean the face. Use a soft baby cloth to wipe the face and wash with a mild or gentle cleanser.
• Use the skin-soothing products and your skin may feel dry and irritated to the touch, use moisturizer properly.
• Always use an SPF of more than 30 before going out or limit sun exposure.
• Use soap-free cleansers and gentle moisturizers.
• Increase water intake to up to 4-5 liters per day.

Post Op Care Instructions for Pigmentation Treatment with Chemical Peels

• After few days, skin starts appearing bronzed. This condition is known as MENDS (Microscopic epidermal necrotic debris) in patients with heavily pigmented skin. These lesions are produced due to chemical damage. No need to worry. It is the part of healing.
• Allow these scabs to fall off naturally. Do not pick or scratch these scabs. However, these may not happen in all patients.
• Avoid hot scorching showers after the treatment. Use normal or luke warm water to wash the treated area.
• Your skin may appear dry or flaky. Keep your skin moisturized.
• Always use the mild or gentle cleanser on the treated area to avoid scarring.
• Do not exfoliate your skin with harsh scrubbers.
• Do not use any skin products containing glycolic/ alpha hydroxyl/ beta hydroxyl/ tretinoin/ benzoyl peroxide or other exfoliating products. These ingredients can cause hyper-pigmentation or skin discoloration on the newly treated area.
• Sunscreen is must. Use 30 + SPF sun block on the exposed treated area while going out in the sun.
• Avoid contact with the excess heat like hot tubs, steam rooms or saunas for 2- 3 weeks after the treatment.
• Do not swim in the chlorinated or salinated water for few weeks. This may result in rise in the pH level of the skin leading to the irritation, redness and scaling of the skin.
• Refrain yourself from strenuous exercises or sweaty workout until the skin has healed.

Maximize the benefits of your Chemical Peel Treatment at AK Clinics

Our skin care specialists will thoroughly examine you and will compose a simple, specially customized skin care regimen according to you before the treatment and will tell you all the essential steps that will benefit you. Our experts will select the peel according to your skin type and concentration of the chemicals according to your skin condition. This will minimize the risk of complications after your treatment.