Who is a candidate?
People who have acne, hyper pigmentation and who want to improve over all skin tone and texture.
Who is not a candidate?
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People who are pregnant or are trying to conceive
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People on accutane
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People who have or have had skin cancer
How many times do I need to be treated?
The usual treatment is every three weeks for at least 3 peels
Maintenance is every one to two months
How long does the treatment take?
The actual treatment takes about 15 min.
Does it hurt?
There is a slight stinging sensation at first, but then the sensation subsides
Is there any downtime?
Everyone reacts differently. You may be a little pink right afterwards. A few days later there maybe some peeling.
Make up may be applied afterwards
What are the end results?
Smoother, healthier more even skin tone
What do I need to avoid before and after?
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Sun must be avoided.
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Due to the fact that we are trying to eliminate the damaged caused by the sun, exposing oneself to it will cause the results to reverse; therefore making the treatment not as effective
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Retin-A products -- These products are resurfacing agents that thin the skin and may cause burns if used during treatment
What are the types of products that should be used after treatment?
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Sunscreen with zinc oxide such as Skin Medica’s Daily 20 or TKL Tinted SPF.
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Keep the skin hydrated with TKL Hydrating Gel or M.D. Forte’s Replenishing Hydrating Cream
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Skin Medica’s TNS Recovery Complex will help heal and enhance the treated area.
Things to consider after treatment:
Even though there is little downtime after the treatment, you may want to bring along a few items such as:
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Make up
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Sunglasses
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Hat
To schedule a consultation with our Medical Concierge for a Vitalize Peel™, please click here or call 312.260.9020.