6 months before

• Avoid Accutane

4 weeks before

• Avoid photosensitive medications (i.e. Antibiotic, Doxycycline, Tricyclic antidepressants, Quinidine, Amiodarone, St. John Wort etc.)

• Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, self tanner such as creams or spray.

2 weeks before

• Refrain from getting Botox/ Filler on the same treatment site.

1 week before

• Avoid skin irritants (i.e. Products contain tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, AHA, BHA, vitamin C/L-ascorbic acid, astringents, etc.)

• Avoid Anticoagulants

24 hours before

• For male facial treatment, Ensure the treatment area is clean-shaven one day prior to your appointment.

• If you have a history of Herpes Simplex Virus or cold sores, you must premedicate one day prior to treatment to prevent further outbreaks.

• Please inform your technician if you become pregnant or you have any changes to your health history or medication since your last appointment.

Day of treatment

• For facial treatment: Refrain from applying makeup, lotion, cream, serum, oil, or perfume on the day of your treatment.

• For body treatment: Avoid applying body lotions, oils, perfumes, and deodorants, and remove any jewelry from the areas to be treated beforehand.

• Please inform your technician if you have ever had tattoos or cosmetic pigmentation or permanent makeup applied near the area of treatment.

• Do not put anything on the skin until you wash off your peel after 6 hours.

• It's normal to feel mild stinging sensation for half hour. Leave the peel on for a minimum of 4-6 hours before you wash it off with gentle cleanser.

• If you feel extra sensitivity, you may contact us immediately for further instruction.

• Wear loose clothing: Wear loose, comfortable clothing to avoid irritation on the treated area.

• Avoid heat and sweating: Avoid heat and excessive sweating (24–48 hours), including hot showers, saunas, and intense exercise.

• Avoid picking, rubbing or have extra friction on the skin as it is ideal to allow the skin rest until it's fully recovered or it can potentially increase chance of hyperpigmentation.

• Moisturize regularly: You may experience some dryness on the skin for the first few days, apply gentle and non-comedogenic moisturizers on clean skin 2-3 times a day for 5-7 days until flaking has resolved.

• Keep the skin hydrated: it's recommended to drink a plenty of water daily and incorporate hydrating skin products for the first week starting from the second night.

• Sun protection: Avoiding direct sunlight and making sure you wear sunscreen whenever you go outside

• Avoid skin irritants for 7 days after treatment, i.e. Products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C/ascorbic acid, astringents, etc.

• Do not use anything that irritate the skin like waxing, depilatories, a washcloth, or Clarisonic brush for one week.

• Stay as cool as possible, avoid hot shower, saunas, or other activities that cause excessive perspiration. Overheating internally can cause hyperpigmentation.

• Do not pick or pull on any loosening or peeling skin. This could potentially cause hyperpigmentation.

If you notice any side effects that seem abnormal or are not listed here, please contact us immediately.