Refrain from these activities within 7 days prior to your treatment:

• Do not have another treatment, unless recommended.
• Avoid any irritants to your skin, including retinoids and retinol, glycolic and salicylic acids, benzoyl peroxide, astringents and Vitamin C.
• Do not wax, tweeze or use depilatory creams.
• Do not tan.

Do not schedule a procedure if you are pregnant or think you are pregnant.

Continue to use other skin care products, including a hydroquinone or whitening agent.

On the Day of your Treatment

• Wash your face and apply moisturizer.
• Do not apply makeup.
• At home, have benadryl and aspirin or Tylenol available.

Day 1: Rinse off the peel at ______. Your skin will appear sunburned today and will continue to get redder as the day continues. It will begin to feel tight and like you have a sunburn. You will want to avoid wearing tight fitting glasses for the first day or two. Pressure from the nosepiece could cause deepening of the peel in that area. Only wear makeup if necessary after your peel.

Day 2: Your skin will continue to feel very tight. The top layers of skin are dehydrating. You will look like you have an uneven sunburn/tan. You may still feel comfortable in public today. By the end of the day your skin may begin to flake, usually starting between your eyes, around your mouth and nose. Sun damaged spots will turn darker prior to peeling. Rinse your face with water today. Use your hands only and cool or tepid water generally feels best. Do not use a cleanser or moisturizer. DO NOT PEEL THE SKIN. If any area is irritated, mild hydrocortisone cream, aquaphor, or Vaseline Creamy can be used. Do not use Vaseline alone or Neoporin.