Contraindications:

 

This treatment is not suitable if you have any of the following conditions:

 

• Pregnancy

• Cancer

• Severe or active acne

• Active facial herpes

• Heart Problems

• Using Roaccutane, Anticoagulants or treatments that produce hypersensitivity

• Recent use of Retinols (within last 7 days)

• Botox/anti-wrinkle injections, fillers or laser treatment (within last 4 weeks)

 

Pre-Care Advice:

 

In the weeks leading up to your treatment, stop using the following products & treatments:

 

• 5 weeks – Avoid using aggressive or irritating products 5 weeks before treatment.

• 3-4 weeks – Avoid peel treatments of similar characteristics up to 3-4 weeks before your treatment.

• 2 weeks - Do not have any facial waxing in the 2 weeks leading up to your treatment.

• 24 Hours – Do not shave the area 24 hours before your treatment.

• 24 Hours – Do not expose skin to the sun 24 hours before your treatment.

 

After-Care Advice

 

Immediately after treatment:

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• Do not depilate the treated area until the skin is normalised.

• Use only cosmetics recommended by your professional therapist.

• Avoid touching the face and do not pull any skin that may be desquamating.

• Use SPF30-50 daily, depending on environmental conditions, skin needs, and level of protection necessary.

 

In the period following your treatment:

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• 30 mins – With advice, make-up may be applied after 30 minutes i.e. Excel Therapy O2 CC Cream.

• 24 Hours – Do not carry out intense physical exercise for 24 hours following your treatment.

• 1 Week – Avoid direct sun exposure & swimming for 1 week.

• 1 Week – Avoid hands-on facial treatments for 1 week after your treatment.

• 2 Weeks – No heated treatments (steam room, sauna etc) for at least 2 weeks.

• 4 to 6 Weeks – Do not begin Microneedling treatments less than 4-6 weeks from your peel.

   

If you have any concerns regarding the above please do not hesitate to contact us.