Perfect Peel Superblend: Contraindications, Pre-Care and Post Care Instructions

Introduction

Welcome to Omniya Clinic’s guide to your Perfect Peel Superblend treatment. Below, you will find comprehensive contraindications, pre-care and post-care information for your treatment. If you have any questions, please contact our reception team who will be happy to assist you.

Medical History

If it is your first time seeing an aesthetician at Omniya Clinic please click here to fill out your Medical History Form in advance of your appointment.

Instructions:

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Please note: If there are any medical changes or if you have been taking any new medication since the last time you visited us, please inform us before you attend the clinic to ensure you are still suitable to have the treatment.

Contraindications

The Perfect Peel Superblend may not be suitable if you have or are:

• Pregnant or nursing women
• Injectable treatments (Botox, fillers, skin boosters) in the last 2 weeks
• Active tan (2 weeks no sun exposure)/ fake tan applied within the last week
• Roaccutane use in the last 6 months
• Open wounds, sunburns, infected skin, cold sores, herpes or lesions; psoriasis or eczema
• Photosensitising medication including “-cycline” drugs
• Aspirin allergy
• History of any form of cancer (GP/ Consultant’s letter to conform it is fine to treat; must be in remission for 6 months); chemotherapy or radiotherapy
• An autoimmune disease such as lupus
• A viral concern such as HIV or hepatitis
• Melanoma or lesions suspected of malignancy

Pre Treatment Advice

Please:

• Discontinue the use of retinol/retinoids 2 weeks prior to the appointment
• Allow 1 week between treatment and any method of hair removal
• Five days prior to treatment, discontinue using all AHA/BHA and other forms of exfoliation
• Allow 2 weeks after any kind of laser treatments or chemical peels before the appointment

Post Treatment Instructions & Expectations

The Perfect Peel Superblend uses a blend of chemicals to create a controlled injury to the skin. This in turn initiates a process of peeling and healing. Some irritation and discomfort is considered normal up to day 10, but in some cases can last longer. If discomfort is prolonged or severe, please contact us.

DAY 1-3

• Day 1 is the day the peel was applied. Application does sting a little but should ease after a few mins
• The treated area will feel warm and look red for a few hours.
• After application, the peel solution should remain on the treated area for at least 6 hours.
• During the first 6 hours, do not wash, touch, rub, or apply make-up to the treated area.
• No make-up should be applied on day 1 (day peel applied).
• This is an important step! Roughly 15 minutes before bedtime, apply approx half the sachet of ABC Post-Peel Serum liberally to the treated area (we've given you extra, you won't need to use all of it!).
• Allow to dry, it may remain slightly tacky to touch. Warning: It can sting.
• Please remember some irritation, stinging and discomfort is considered normal and this will pass.
• Any stinging, discomfort or itchiness is normal, apply a cold flannel, or consider taking an antihistamine to calm the itching.
• Do not use any moisturising products on the treated area until day 5.
• Avoid sun exposure, excessive sweating, sauna or heavy exercise during the peel process.

DAY 3-7

• Gently water wash or use a mild cleanser.
• Mild peeling/flaking generally begins on day 3/4.
• Gently wash (do not scrub) and pat dry the treated area morning and night.

DAY 5

Important:

• Once your mild peeling begins, water wash or wash with The Perfect Cleanser, apply a small amount of '5-a- Day' (included in your Home Kit) to the 'new' skin areas 2-3 times per day to control the peeling and relieve tightness and irritation. Protect and nourish the new skin. Continue to use this until it's finished. Using '5-a-Day' promotes the healing process by locking in moisture and reducing redness and irritation.
• Do not rub, pick or pull on any peeling skin, let the peeling occur naturally. Rubbing, picking or pulling may cause scarring and pigmentation changes.
• A sunscreen of at least SPF 30 should be applied every 2 hours in direct sun exposure.

DAY 6-10 Onwards

• Trust the process and wait for the magic!
• The peeling process is generally complete. Mild sloughing may still occur in some treated areas.
• You may resume use of your normal skin care products unless otherwise advised by your skincare professional. If the treated area becomes or remains irritated, wait until the sensitivity subsides.
• Continue to protect your skin with a sunscreen containing at least SPF 30.
• Final results will be most apparent after day 28.

Acne: day 10+

• You may resume use of your normal skin care products.
• For active and severe acne patients, a series of 3-4 The Perfect Peel Superblend treatments can be used 3-4 weeks apart.
• Consider the use medical grade acne skincare for best results
• Continue to protect your skin with a sunscreen containing at least SPF 30.

Hyperpigmentation/Melasma: DAY 10+

• Begin using tyrosinase inhibitors
• For active, mild or severe melasma patients, a series of 3-4 The Perfect Peel Superblend treatments should be used 4 weeks apart for ultimate result followed tyrosinase inhibitors
• Continue to protect your skin with a sunscreen containing at least SPF 30.

Anti-Ageing: DAY 10+

• You may resume use of your normal skin care products.
• Continue to protect your skin with a sunscreen containing at least SPF 30.

Post Treatment Regime

If employing a "post" regime, products should be started at approx day 10 after the application of The Perfect Peel Superblend treatment.

Normal Skincare Products

Your usual skincare products should be reintroduced no sooner than 10-14 days after treatment with The Perfect Peel Superblend.

Perfect Peel Superblend Aftercare Advice

Please do not:

• Cleanse your skin in the evening of your peel or treatment.
• Pick or pull any flaking skin.
• Tan or use a tanning booth for at least 14 days post peel.
• Have electrolysis, waxing, threading or any other form of hair removal for 7 days post peel.
• Use facial scrubs or mechanical forms of exfoliation for 14 days post peel.
• Have laser hair removal, photofacials, chemical peels or microdermabrasion for 14 days post peel.
• Use hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, and/or excessively hot showers for 2 days post peel.
• Go swimming for 2 days post peel.
• Participate in aerobic exercise for 2/3 days post peel.
• Avoid sun exposure, excessive sweating, sauna or heavy exercise during the peel process.

Complications

Complications can be delayed or immediate.

• Reactions to The Perfect Peel Superblend are usually normal: they include oedema, erythema, itching, skin colour changes
• Delayed (within a few days to weeks):
  • Infections (bacterial, herpetic, and fungal)
  • Scarring, delayed healing, milia, and textural changes
• Hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and lines of demarcation
• Loss of cutaneous barrier and tissue injury
• Acneiform eruptions
• Allergic reactions, toxicity, and ectropion (damage to skin close to eye)