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What should you consider when getting a facial peel?

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What should you consider when getting a facial peel?

Facial peeling is a medical procedure that provides the skin with multiple benefits such as improving its texture, adjuvant in the treatment of spots, acne, etc. I share with you the key recommendations that I have learned in more than 11 years performing this procedure.

Recommendations before peeling:

  • Do not have tanned skin.
  • Perform facial hair removal up to 7 days before.
  • Go without makeup.
  • Clear all your doubts with your specialist.
  • Signature of informed consent.

Post peeling recommendations:

First 48 hours:

  • Do not expose yourself to heat/vapours/irritants of any kind.
  • Avoid makeup.
  • Do not go to contaminated places.
  • Do not do activities that cause sweating (first 24 hours).

From day 0 to 7:

  • No direct sun exposure or tanning beds/saunas/turks/thermal springs, etc.
  • If peeling occurs, do not remove the peeling skin. Use a mild facial cleanser (do not use anti-acne cleansers).
  • Be careful when consuming foods with sauces, citrus fruits, etc., that may splash or run on your face.
  • Some patients must use the anti-inflammatory product or soothing moisturizing product every 12 hours for 3-5 days.
  • Strict photoprotection: physical measures (shade, hat, etc.) and apply photoprotector daily every 2-3 hours.
  • Do not apply anything that is not prescribed/recommended.
  • Do not self-medicate.
  • Resume or start nighttime formulas (depigmentants/retinoids, etc.) in 7 days or when the skin has already repaired.
  • Some patients will have more specific recommendations for their case. Stay in contact with the doctor's office, give news about your post-procedure so that your specialist can follow up on your process.

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