Please arrive to your appointment with the treatment area fully cleaned and free of makeup

Let your provider know if you have a history of cold sores, so that a prescription for an antiviral medication can be given to avoid a cold sore outbreak

Discontinue use of retinoids/tretinoin at least 5-7 days before treatment

Avoid excess sun exposure, including tanning beds, for 1 week prior to your chemical peel

Avoid self-tanner for 2 weeks prior to your appointment

Apply SPF 30 or greater throughout the day, every day. This is in order to ensure coverage against UVA and UVB rays and to protect your freshly treated skin

Avoid waxing, depilatory creams, and laser hair removal, for 2 weeks prior to your treatment

Do not shave the same day as your chemical peel

If the face is being treated, please have all facial makeup removed prior to your appointment

Following your chemical peel, you may feel like it has a slight sunburn. You may gently apply a cold compress for any burning or irritation as needed

If you received an ADVANCED CORRECTIVE PEEL, do not apply anything to the face for 6 hours after treatment

Make sure to avoid excessive heat and direct sun exposure of any kind. (No tanning beds or directly laying out in the sun)

Be sure to apply sunscreen throughout the day when outside or by a window (including inside a car)

Avoid any retinoids/tretinoin for 4-7 days after the procedure

Avoid working out for 24-72 hours after your chemical peel. You may resume exercise the next day depending on the strength of your peel

Do not use any products containing AHA's (glycolic acid, lactic acid, etc.), BHA's (salicylic acid), Retin-A, or any acne medication until your skin has finished peeling (depending on the strength of the peel it can be up to 7 days, but sometimes longer)

Please do not exfoliate using a cleansing brush, facial scrub, or acid based products for 2 weeks; longer if peel is done on the body