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Vitalize PEEL™ Treatment

The Vitalize Peel™ is a very superficial peel designed to improve the texture and appearance of your skin. You will notice an improvement in skin’s texture and tone, lessening of fine lines, and a healthier more youthful appearance. The treatment takes about 20 minutes and can be repeated as soon as 3 weeks later. A series of peels is recommended for maximum effect.
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PATIENTS WHO SHOULD NOT BE TREATED:

The Vitalize Peel™ treatment SHOULD NOT be used on patients.

• Patients with active cold sores or warts (patients with a history of herpes or cold sores should take an antiviral medication prior to the peel and continue for a number of days post-peel.
• Patients with open wounds, sunburn, excessively sensitive skin, dermatitis or inflammatory rosecea in the area to be treated.
• Patients with an allergy to salicylates (i.e., aspirin).
• Patients who have taken Accutane within the past year.
• Patients who have received chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
• Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Pre-Treatment Instructions
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ONE WEEK BEFORE YOUR VITALIZE PEEL™

Avoid these products and/or procedures for one entire week prior to your chemical peel:

• Electrolysis
• Waxing
• Depilatory Creams
• ANY exfoliating products
• Any drying and irritating products containing Salicylic, Hydroxy, and Glycolic Acids.

TWO TO THREE DAYS BEFORE YOUR VITALIZE PEEL™: Stop using:

Retin-A, Renova, or any products containing Retinol.

How does laser compare with Electrolysis?


Electrolysis is a tedious, invasive, and painful process that involves inserting a needle in each individual hair follicle and delivering an electrical charge to them one at a time. Electrolysis often requires years of treatments at regular intervals. By delivering light energy to hundreds of hair follicles at a time, lasers effectively treat an area in just seconds that would take over an hour with electrolysis.
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Post-Treatment Instructions

AFTER YOUR VITALIZE PEEL™: It is crucial to the health of your skin and the success of your peel that these guidelines be followed:

1 f Retinoic Acid is used as part of your treatment, your skin will have a light yellow tinge immediately after the procedure. This is temporary and will fade in 1 to 2 hours. SkinMedica recommends waiting until the evening to wash your face, however if you should choose to wash it sooner, please wait until after the yellow tinge completely disappears (1 to 2 hours).
2 It is imperative that you use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 20 and avoid direct sunlight for at least 1 week.
3 Patients with hypersensitivity to the sun should take extra precautions to guard against exposure immediately following the procedure as they may be more sensitive following the peel.
4 Your skin may be more red than usual for 2 to 3 days. Please avoid strenuous exercise during this time as sweat can irritate the skin.
5 Approximately 48 hours after the treatment, your skin will start to peel. This peeling will generally last 2 to 5 days. DO NOT PICK OR PULL THE SKIN.
6 When washing your face, do not scrub. Use a gentle cleanser such as SkinMedica Sensitive Skin Cleanser or any other cleanser that does not contain soap.
7 Apply a light moisturizer such as SkinMedica Ultra Sheer Moisturizer as often as needed to relieve dryness and tightness.
8 Do not have any other facial treatment for at least one week after your peel.
9 You may resume the regular use of Retin-A, alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) products or bleaching creams ONLY after the peeling process is complete. ADVERSE EXPERIENCES THAT MAY OCCUR AFTER YOUR VITALIZE PEEL™: It is common and expected that your skin will be red and possibly itchy and/or irritated. It is also possible that other adverse experiences (side effects) may occur. Although rare, the following adverse experiences have been reported by patients after having a Vitalize Peel™: skin breakout or acne, rash, dark spots, swelling, and burning.

Call the office immediately if you have any unexpected problems after the procedure.

LACK OF EFFECT: Although most people experience peeling of their facial skin, not every patient notices that their skin peels after a Vitalize Peel™ procedure. Lack of peeling is NOT an indication that the peel was unsuccessful. If you do not notice actual peeling, please know that you are still receiving all the benefits of the Vitalize Peel, such as: stimulation of collagen production, improvement of skin tone and texture, and diminishment of fine lines and pigmentation.

There are a number of reasons why a patient may not have peeling or may experience minimum peeling. The reasons may include.