Aftercare Instructions
PREPARING FOR A HYDROPEPTIDE PEEL
It is recommended that the following be taken into consideration before an appointment to achieve the best results and skincare goals while avoiding complications due to any adverse reactions.
• USE OF HYDROPEPTIDE DAILY CARE PRODUCTS 10-14 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR PEEL. WILL PREPARE THE SKIN TO ALLOW FOR THE BEST RESULTS. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR ESTHETICIAN OR SKINCARE PROFESSIONAL FOR THE APPROPRIATE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUR SKIN TYPE AND CONDITIONS.
• IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO ASPIRIN, NURSING, PREGNANT, OR MAY BE PREGNANT, THE HYDROPEPTIDE PUMPKIN PEEL AND 5X POWER PEEL ARE TO BE AVOIDED.
• TANNING AND/OR EXTENDED AMOUNTS OF SUN EXPOSURE IS TO BE AVOIDED TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO TREATMENT. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO DISCONTINUE TANNING DUE TO THE INCREASED RISK OF SKIN CANCER, HYPERPIGMENTATION AND SIGNS OF AGING.
• IT IS RECOMMENDED TO DELAY THE USE OF TRETINOIN, RETIN-A. RENOVA, DIFFERIN, TAZORAC, AVAGE, EPIDUO, ZIANA AND HIGH PERCENTAGES OF AHA (HYPERPEPTIDE CLEANSERS ARE ACCEPTABLE). BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND BHA PRODUCTS AS WELL AS OVER THE COUNTER ACNE TREATMENTS FOR 3 TO 5 DAYS AFTER TREATMENT. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE TEMPORARILY DISCONTINURING USE OF ANY PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS.
• LASER TREATMENTS SUCH SKIN RESURFACING, PHOTOFACIALS OR LASER HAIR REMOVAL ON TRESTED AREA MUST AVOID ANY PROFESSIONAL PREEL TREATMENT FOR 4 WEEKS AFTER LASER PROCEDURE.
HydroPeptide superficial peels do not require down time and create dramatic and visible results. In some cases following your treatments slight redness, flaking, and peeling may occur. Most clients find it unnecessary to apply makeup immediately following a peel die to the skin looking smooth, dewy and radiant.
POST CARE FOR A HYDROPEPTIDE PEEL
• AFTER RECEIVING A PROFESSIONAL HYDROPEPTIDE PEEL YOU SHOULD NOT NECESSARILY EXPECT TO “PEEL”. HOWEVER, YOU MAY EXPERIENCE LIGHT FLAKING IN A FEW LOCALIZED AREAS.
• MILD PUFFINESS IN THE EYE ARE IS NORMAL AFTER ANY PEEL TREATMENT AND SHOULD SUBSIDE WITHIN 24 TO 48 HOURS.
• AS WITH ALL PEELS AND TREATMENTS IT IS BEST TO REFRAIN FROM APPLYING MAKEUP THE DAY OF YOUR TREATMENT TO LET YOUR SKIN STABLILIZE AND REST OVERNIGHT. IF MAKEUP IS A MUST, IT MAY BE APPLIED 15 MINUTES AFTER TREATMENT IF DESIRED, MINERAL MAKEUP IS IDEAL.
• IT IS RECOMMENDED TO DELAY THE USE OF TRETINOIN, RETIN-A. RENOVA, DIFFERIN, TAZORAC, AVAGE, EPIDUO, ZIANA AND HIGH PERCENTAGES OF AHA. BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND BHA PRODUCTS AS WELL AS OVER THE COUNTER ACNE TREATMENTS FOR 3 TO 5 DAYS AFTER TREATMENT.
• AVOID TANNING AND SUN EXPOSURE FOR TWO WEEKS POST TREATMENT. PROTECT YOUR SKIN WITH BROAD SPECTRUM COVERAGE AND EVEN SKIN TONE WITH COLOR ADJUSTING SPHERES BY APPLYING HYDROPEFTIDE'S SOLAR DEFENSE IN THE MORNING. SUN EXPOSURE WILL UNDO ANY PROFESSIONAL TREATMENT BY CAUSING SUN DAMAGE AND AGING.
Note: It is recommended to discontinue tanning due to the increased risk of skin cancer. hyperpigmentation and signs of aging.
• DO NOT HAVE LASER TREATMENTS, ELECTROLYSIS. OR FACIAL WAXING FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 DAYS POST TREATMENT ON THE TREATED AREA.
• IF YOU HAVE BEEN ON ACCUTANE, CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE A HYDROPEPTIDE TREATMENT.
• WE RECOMMEND A SERIES OF FACIALS AND STRICT USE OF AT-HOME CARE FOR THE BEST RESULTS.
Waxcare Instructions
WAX CARE
• NO TANNING, SWIMMING, HOT TUBS OR VERY HOT SHOWERS FOR 24 HOURS AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT
• AVOID EXERCISE FOR 24HRS IF POSSIBLE.
• TO REDUCE INGROWN HAIRS, EXFOLIATE WAXED AREAS DAILY. FOR BEST RESULTS USE THE BODY POLISH KIT.
• FOR MAXIMUM WAXING RESULTS, KEEP REGULAR APPOINMENTS EVERY 4-5 WEEKS AND USE YOUR AFTER WAX LOTION DAILY.