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

Introduction

Welcome to Omniya Clinic’s guide to your Perfect Peel 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:

Upon making an appointment, an account will be created for you. Please select 'Yes, I've already got a profile!' and then 'recover password' and you will receive an email to set a new password - please check your Spam/Junk folder.

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 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
• An 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 Perfect Peel 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 Perfect Peel Treatment Instructions & Expectations

The Perfect Peel 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 are considered normal up to day 10, but in some cases can last longer. If discomfort is prolonged or severe, please consult with the professional who performed your procedure.

DAY 1-2

Day 1 is the day the peel was applied by your practitioner. The treated area will feel tight and may appear darker. 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 approximately 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 3-5

Peeling generally begins on Day 3. After peeling begins, apply The Perfect Peel Moisturiser (included in the patient home package) to the peeling areas to control the peeling and relieve the tightness. Please do not rub, pick or pull on the peeling skin, let the peeling occur naturally. Rubbing, picking or pulling may cause scarring. Dead skin can be removed with small scissors.

DAY 6 +

The Peeling process is generally complete. Mild sloughing may still be occurring in some treated areas. You may resume use of your normal skin care products unless otherwise advised by your medical 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.

DAY 10+ (ACNE)

You may resume use of your normal skin care product; continue to protect your skin with a sunscreen containing at least SPF 30

Complications

Complications can be delayed or immediate.

• Reactions to The Perfect Peel 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)