General Guidelines Before Peel

• To enhance results, start on a ZO® program based on your skin type 4-6 weeks prior to having your first peel MelaminTM and MelamixTM plus tretinoin may be used in patients with a high risk for pigmentation problems.

• Discontinue the use of topical retinoids and tretinoin (such as Retin-A®, Renova®, Differin®, Tazorac®, and Refissa®) 3-4 days prior to peel

• Discontinue the use of alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, benzoyl peroxide, retinol, and other potentially imitating products 3-4 days prior to peel

• Avoid laser hair removal, electrolysis, waxing, and the use of depilatory creams for 5-7 days prior to peel.

• Avoid having the peel until the skin has completely healed from any procedures, such as IPL, laser, or microdermabrasion

• If you have a history of herpes infection will need to start an anti-viral medication (Le. Zovirax®. Famvir® Valtrex®) one day prior to this peel and continue for 7 days.

 

General Guidelines After Peel

• Avoid washing the face or treated area for at least 5 hours after the peel. Preferably, wait to wash the morning after the peel.

• The day after the peel: 

1. Wash the face or treated area with the cleanser from your ZO daily skin care program. Wash face gently for 30-40 seconds. Rinse and pat dry.

2. Apply the 2nd half at ZO® Retinol Stimulating Crème.

3. Apply a thin layer of ZO® Calming Crème

 

• ZO® Calming Crème may be applied 3 times daily or more often if needed.

• Redness, Stinging, itching, mild swelling, flaking, and peeling are all normal signs after the peel and vary based on patient responses.

• Exfoliation generally will start 2 to 3 days after treatment and ends by approximately day 5.

• Avoid rubbing, scratching, or peeling/picking the skin with your fingers while healing.

• Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 7-10 days following the peel. Sunscreen may be used after the skin has completely healed.

• Besides the ZO® retinol creme, do not use alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, benzoyl peroxide, retinoid, and other potentially imitating products until the skin is healed.

• Avoid running water directly on your face while showering.

• Avoid strenuous exercise and sweating until the skin is completely healed.

• Avoid procedures, such as facials, hair removal, microdermabrasion, and laser until the skin is fully healed.

• After the skin is healed, return to your daily ZO® daily skin health program.

 

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