Vitalize Peel Post-procedure Instructions
- Immediately after the peel your skin will be light yellow. This is temporary and will fade in a few hours.
- Patients with Hypersensitivity to the sun should take extra precautions to guard against exposure immediately following the procedure. They may be more sensitive following the treatment.
- Your skin amy be more red than usualy for 2 - 3 days. Please avoid strenuous exercise during this time.
- Approximately 48 hours after the treatment, your skin will start to peel. This peeling will generally last 2 - 5 days. DO NOT PICK OR PULL THE SKIN.
- When washing your face, do not scrub. Use a gentle cleanser recommended by your skin care professional.
- Apply light moisturizer recommended by your skin care professional as often as needed to relieve dryness and tightness.
- Use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 20 and avoid direct sunlight for at least 1 week.
- Do not have any other facial treatment for at least one week after your peel.
- You will resume the regular use of Retin-A, alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) products or bleaching creams ONLY after the peeling process is complete.
If you have ANY questions or concerns, please call 512.961.1134.
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