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| Pre / Post Peel Procedure |
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What should I do prior to the peel procedure? |
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Dr. Pinto will recommend a pre-procedure regimen with one of
NeoStrata Canada's products. It is important to begin using
this NeoStrata product at least 2 weeks prior to your peel.
Apply once daily to start and when your skin adapts to the product
apply twice daily, immediately upon rising and just before bed.
This will help prepare your skin for the peel procedure. |
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| As it is possible for some products to
increase skin sensitivity to glycolic acid, you should
discontinue the use of the following products or procedures one
week prior to undergoing a peel: electrolysis, waxing,
depilatories, masks, hair dyes, permanent waves, straightening
procedures, Retin-A™
(tretinoin, retinol or any other derivative of vitamin A), loofa
sponges and other types of mechanical exfoliants. |
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| If you have used one of the restricted
products or procedures in the week prior to the peel, make sure
to notify us. |
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| What do I
do on the day of the procedure? |
| Do not shave, use after-shave, cologne
or makeup on the affected area. Carefully cleanse your
skin. |
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| What are
the post-peel procedure instructions? |
| Following these guidelines will help
accelerate the renewal process: |
- Apply the Post-Peel NutriCream restorative emollient
pre-procedure regime of NeoStrata Canada cream or lotion.
this becomes your maintenance program.
- Wash the affected areas very gently, avoiding the
use of abrasive or exfoliating sponges for 3 to 7 days.
- Stay entrely out of the sun the day of the peel.
Keep your skin clean and free of all products other than the
Post-Peel NutriCream for the day.
- Avoid sun exposure. Resume using a sunscreen
the day after the peel procedure.
- To avoid the possibility of scarring, DO NOT:
- peel the skin
- pick the skin
- scrape the skin
- scratch the skin
- use a mask on the skin
- wear tight fitting hats or headbands on the
affected area.
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| If your skin is very sensitive, avoid
the use of makeup for 1 week. If you have little skin
sensitivity, you can apply makeup the following day. |
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| Call Dr. Pinto if you have any concerns
or questions. |
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