Chemical Peels in Northern Colorado and Summit County

Always inform your provider of all medications, including supplements you may be taking and whether there are any recent changes to your medications such as a new antibiotic.

Always inform your provider of your full medical, surgical, social, psychological, allergy, and medication history.

Always inform your provider of all of the products you are using as part of your skincare routine.

Not all peels actually cause peeling on everyone. This does not mean that the peel is not working or that you are not receiving the benefits from the treatment.

Please note that you cannot be treated with our chemical peels if any of the following pertain to you:

• If you have used Accutane within the last 6 months 

• If you have an active cold sore, fever blister, canker sore, or shingles

• If your have undergone any recent cancer treatment including chemotherapy or radiation within the last 6 months

• If you have an allergy to phenol, aspirin, or hydroquinone or any other active ingredients within our peels

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

For TWO WEEKS PRIOR to your appointment please:

• Avoid microneedling or facial laser treatments 

• Avoid using any active ingredients such as retinol/Retin-A, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, any other AHA/BHA, benzoyl peroxide, astringents, vitamin C or hydroquinone 

• Do not wax, tweeze, or use depilatory creams such as Nair® 

• Avoid artificial tanning and sun exposure 

​If you are prone to developing cold sores/fever blisters or shingles, please contact us 1 week before treatment for recommendations.

Excess hair may need to be shaved. Men should be cleanly shaved 24 HOURS PRIOR to their appointment.

Eat a small meal or a snack before your appointment.

Although you will see some results after 1 chemical peel, for best results we recommend a series of 3-6 chemical peels.

You will be provided with an aftercare kit that will break down your aftercare instructions over the next week. Please follow the instructions carefully.

You may wash your face in the evening with cool water and a gentle cleanser provided in your aftercare kit. Please also use the towelettes provided per the instructions in the kit.

You should only use the products provided in your kit for the first week.

Your skin may feel tight the day of and for several days following your treatment.

You may also experience itching or mild burning as the peel penetrates deeper into the skin. You can help to alleviate this sensation by taking Benadryl® or Zyrtec® (for itching) and ibuprofen or acetaminophen (for discomfort) as needed, unless otherwise directed by your physician.

Avoid touching or washing your face for the first 4 HOURS.

Avoid tight-fitting glasses as pressure from the nose piece can cause the peel to deepen in that area.

As long as you are peeling you should: 

• Avoid wearing makeup 

• Avoid strenuous workouts and becoming excessively sweaty 

• Avoid hot tubs, pools, saunas, and steam rooms 

• Avoid unprotected sun exposure (SPF 40+ provided in your kit)

Fort TWO WEEKS AFTER the chemical peel:

• Avoid using any other active ingredients such as retinol/Retin-A, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, any other AHA/BHA, benzoyl peroxide, astringents, vitamin C or hydroquinone 

• Avoid waxing, tweezing, or depilatory (Nair®) creams

• Avoid any other skin treatments or lasers 

Do not touch, pick, or peel at your skin before or after peeling has begun as that can lead to scarring and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. You may carefully use manicure scissors to clip any hanging skin.