VI Peel   PRE & POST CARE

PRE-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

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Please follow these guidelines 7 days before your peel, unless otherwise instructed:

• Eat a high-protein diet prior to treatment to support skin regeneration and healing.

• Arrive with a clean face — no makeup, sunscreen, lotion, or skincare products on the treatment area.

• STOP the following for 7 days prior to treatment:

  • Retinoids (Retin-A, tretinoin, adapalene)

  • Retinol products

  • Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs)

  • Beta hydroxy acids (BHAs)

  • Glycolic, salicylic, lactic, or mandelic acids

  • Benzoyl peroxide

  • Exfoliating scrubs or devices

• Avoid waxing, threading, laser treatments, microneedling, or facials for 7 days prior.

• Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanners for 7 days prior.

• Avoid alcohol for 24–48 hours prior to treatment.

• Accutane (Isotretinoin):

  • You must disclose any current or recent use.

  • VI Peel® is not recommended while actively taking isotretinoin.

  • A minimum waiting period of 6 months after completing Accutane may be required unless otherwise cleared by your provider.

• Do not proceed with treatment if you are:

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding

  • Experiencing an active infection, cold sore, rash, sunburn, or open skin

• Inform your provider if you have:

  • A history of cold sores (HSV-1) — antiviral medication may be recommended

  • Melasma or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

  • Autoimmune or inflammatory skin conditions

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POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

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FIRST 24 HOURS

• Do NOT wash your face for 4–6 hours (or as directed).

• Avoid touching, rubbing, or picking the skin.

• Expect redness, tingling, tightness, and darkening of the skin.

• Avoid exercise, sweating, saunas, steam rooms, and heat exposure.

• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours.

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PEELING PHASE (Days 2–7)

• Peeling typically begins around Day 2–3 and may last up to 7 days.

• Do NOT pick, peel, or pull skin — this can cause scarring or hyperpigmentation.

• Use only the post-peel kit products and instructions provided.

• Keep skin hydrated with approved moisturizers.

• Avoid makeup until peeling has subsided (or as directed by your provider).

• No retinoids, acids, exfoliants, or active skincare products for 7 days.

• Avoid sun exposure and apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily once allowed.

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GENERAL POST-CARE

• Eat a high-protein diet for 1–2 weeks after treatment to support skin repair.

• Avoid facials, lasers, microneedling, waxing, or other treatments for 2 weeks.

• Results continue to improve over 7–14 days as skin regenerates.

• A series of peels may be recommended for optimal correction.

 

 

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