If you are lactating, pregnant, or may be pregnant, consult your OB/GY before receiving any treatment.
Do not go to a tanning bed two weeks prior to treatment.
Bed Tanning should be discontinued due to the increased risk of skin cancer and signs of aging.
It is recommended that extended sun exposure be avoided, especially in the 10 days prior to treatment.
It is recommended to delay use of tretinoin, Retin-A®, Renova®, Differin®, Tazorac®, Avage®, EpiDuo®, Ziana®, and high-percentage AHA and BHA products for approximately five days or seven days prior to receiving the Peel.
It is imperative to use the physician recommended home skin regimen at least a month prior to the appointment.
Do not do a facial at least 2 weeks prior and post treatment.
During TREATMENT
If possible do not apply makeup
Do not use any anti-inflammatory medication like Tylenol, Aspirin, Ibuprofen.
Plan to have at least 1-2 hours of your time, dedicated to this treatment.
Plan no sun exposure immediately after the treatment until 2 days.
You may experience pain during the procedure.
Prior to treatment your physician will apply, numbing cream or other topical anesthetics to decrease the potential pain that you might feel.
After Treatment
Stay as cool as possible. Overheating internally can cause hyperpigmentation.Do not massage the treated areas on the day of the treatment
Do not put the treated area directly into a hot shower spray.
Do not use hot tubs, steam rooms, or saunas.
Do not go swimming.
Do not participate in activities that would cause excessive perspiration.
Do not use loofahs or other means of mechanical exfoliation.
Do not direct a hair dryer onto the treated area.
Do not apply ice or ice water to the treated area
After receiving a Alumier MD° professional treatment, you should not necessarily expect to “peel.”
Light flaking in a few localized areas for several days is typical.
Most patients who undergo these treatments have residual redness for approximately one to 12 hours post-pro
It is recommended that makeup not be applied the day of treatment up to 1 week after treatment.
cedure.
Avoid lying down for 4 hours immediately after treatment
Avoid applying heat to the treated area day of treatment
Avoid activities that cause facial flushing on the day of the treatment such as:
Consume alcohol, hot tub use, sauna, excersise, sunbathing/tanning
Gently apply a cool compress or wrapped ice pack to the treated areas for 15 minutes every hour as needed to reduce discomfort swelling or bruising up to a few days after treatment.
If bruising occurs it will resolve in 7-10days
It is recommended that makeup not be applied the day of treatment up to 1 week after treatment.
Please only use the Post Care Kit recommended by your physician for at least 5 days after treatment.
After Day 5, use the Skin Care Regimen as your physician suggests, for best results.
Avoid direct sun exposure and excessive heat. Use Broad Spectrum SPF 40 for UV protection.
Do not go to a tanning bed for at least two weeks post-procedure.
Bed tanning should be discontinued due to the increased risk of skin cancer and signs of aging.
Do not pick or pull on any loosening or peeling skin. This could potentially cause hyperpigmentation.
Do not do a facial at least 2 weeks prior and post treatment.
