Contraindications for Peels

The following conditions are considered to be peel contraindications. Contraindications to peels must always be discussed with your professional skin therapist prior to and during your scheduled treatment. If you have a concern, always ask your professional skin therapist prior to receiving a treatment.

Use of Accutane®, Retin-A®, or other medications that exfoliate or thin the skin within 6 months
Recent cosmetic surgery, laser resurfacing, deep or medium depth chemical peels or dermabrasion
Severe rosacea or acne
Easily scars or has hyper-pigmentation tendencies
Pregnancy – always consult with your obstetrician prior to receiving chemical peels
Breast-feeding
Sunburn or irritated skin
Open sores or lesions
active cold sores
sunburns
skin infections
Infectious disease
Active Herpes simplex
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Heart disease
Deficient immune system
Permanent cosmetics–wait 7 days then cover with occlusive barrier
-Retinoids, AHA, BHA, Retinols, Antibiotics **should be avoided 7-14 days prior and post care**
-Active bacterial infection, viral, fungal or herpetic infections
-Open wounds
-Pre-existing inflammatory dermatosis (i.e., psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, pemphigus)
-Skin cancer - MUST be cancer free for a period of 3 years and have direct written consent from a physician.
-Pregnant and breastfeeding
-History of drugs with photosensitizing potential
-Use of Accutane within a 6-8-month period
-Not fully recovered from any kind of cosmetic surgery
-Aspirin allergy

Sun Protection is vital to successful results for any treatment, especially a peel, you must avoid unprotected sun exposure to the skin. Immediately following a treatment and at least one full week after a treatment, be sure to apply sun protection throughout the day and cleanse skin gently and thoroughly each morning and night. Sun protection is imperative for successful results.