Pre & Post Care
CHEMICAL PEELS
AlumierMD Professional Peels
AlumierMD Peel Treatments are the next generation of clinical exfoliation. With a variety of peels, each with a unique complex of ingredients, your AlumierMD professional will hyper-customise your treatments to target your specific skin concerns, whether it be aging, pigmentation, or acne.
This unique experience includes an exfoliating peel treatment, brightening enhancement, followed by prescriptive targeted serums, which reveal a more radiant, soft, and luminous skin.
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You will be having a skin treatment on the day of your appointment. Please follow the instructions below to prepare:
Use of AlumierMD home care products prior to your peel are recommended to prepare the skin, allow for better treatment results and reduce the risk of complications. Please consult your physician or skin care professional for appropriate recommendations for your skin type and condition.
It is recommended that you take the following into consideration:
For best results and to reduce the risk of complications, it is recommended that you use AlumierMD home care products for 10 to 14 days prior to treatment.
If you are lactating, pregnant, or may be pregnant, consult your physician before receiving any treatment.
Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for at least two weeks prior to treatment.
Avoid the use of retinoid products (eg. retinal, Retin A®, Tazorac®) and high levels of AHA and BHA products for approximately 7days prior to treatment. Consult your physician before temporarily discontinuing the use of any prescription medications.
AlumierMD skin treatments result in minimal to no downtime but create dramatic and visible results. Treatments may cause slight redness, tightness, peeling, flaking or temporary dryness. Most patients do not find it necessary to apply makeup, as the skin will be smooth, dewy and radiant following your treatment.
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You have just received an AlumierMD Skin Treatment. Due to the nature of these treatments, you should not necessarily expect to "peel". However, you may have light to moderate flaking in a few localised areas for 3 to 7 days. You may also experience residual redness, which lasts in most patients from 1 to 12 hours. It is recommended that you do not apply makeup the day of the treatment. It is ideal to allow the skin to stabilise and rest overnight. However, makeup can be applied, if necessary. Tonight your skin will feel tight and "pulled". Although you may or may not actually "peel", it is likely that you will experience a light "exfoliation". It may take 2 or more treatments to target the deeper layers of skin to loosen and "peel". In order to obtain maximum results and avoid complications, please follow the post-peel instructions listed below for approximately 5 to 7 days:
Avoid direct sun exposure and excessive heat.
Only use the following skin care products for 5 to 7 days post treatment:
AM ROUTINE:
STEP 1: SensiCalm Cleanser
STEP 2: Intensive Recovery
STEP 3: Sheer Hydration Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreen
P.M. ROUTINE
STEP 1: SensiCalm Cleanser
STEP 2: Intensive Recovery
Discontinue use of any product that irritates your skin and contact your skin care professional.
Important: Keep your skin hydrated. Hydration is key to proper healing.
DO NOT cleanse your skin the evening of your peel or treatment.
DO NOT pick or pull any flaking skin.
DO NOT tan or use a tanning booth for at least 14 days post peel.
DO NOT have electrolysis, waxing, threading or any other form of hair removal for 7 days post treatment.
DO NOT use facial scrubs or mechanical forms of exfoliation for 14 days post peel. DO NOT use retinoic acid, AHA or BHA for 14 days post peel.
DO NOT have laser hair removal, photofacials, chemical peels or microdermabrasion for 14 days post peel.
DO NOT apply ice or ice water on the treated area.
DO NOT use hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, and/or excessively hot showers for 2 days post peel
DO NOT go swimming for 2 days post peel.
DO NOT participate in aerobic exercise for 2 days post peel.
*In case of emergency such as allergic reaction, please proceed to the nearest emergency room
MICROCHANNELING
Procell Microchanneling
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If you’ve recently had Botox, Fillers or Threads injected you must wait at least 14 days before getting microchanneling.
If you've recently had a chemical peel, you must wait 14 days before getting microchanneling.
If you've recently had microneedling you must wait 14 days before getting microchanneling.
Discontinue Retinol (or any products containing Vitamin A) at least 5 days prior to treatment.
If you are prone to cold sores, it is recommended to begin taking Acyclovir or Valacyclovir one day prior to your microchanneling treatment to help reduce the risk of a breakout triggered by the procedure. You cannot get microchanneling done with an active outbreak.
Numbing cream may be applied depending on the needle length used.
You can expect mild redness, swelling, skin tightness and a warm sensation for up to 24 hours.
Avoid taking any NSAIDS (anti-inflammatories) such as Ibuprofen before treatment as this can increase the chance of bleeding and bruising.
If you are regularly taking blood thinners and/or Aspirin, please consult your physician as it's recommended to stop taking these medications 3 days prior to treatment.
If possible, please arrive with a clean face, free of makeup. For men, we kindly ask that you be clean-shaven to ensure optimal treatment results.
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Do not apply any skincare products (other than those provided/recommended) until the following day after treatment.
Avoid applying SPF for at least 90 minutes post-treatment.
Avoid sun exposure as much as possible on the day of treatment.
Avoid touching your face as much as possible, wash hands frequently.
PM Routine (day of treatment): Cleanse skin with gentle cleanser, apply 1-3 pumps of Procell's Cellular Renewal Serum followed by the Healing Accelerator. Apply moisturizer and Aquaphor if skin is feeling dry. Please use a new and clean pillowcase.
Skincare Routine (starting the day after treatment): Gently cleanse your face using a gentle cleanser. Continue applying Procell’s Cellular Renewal Serum followed by the Healing Accelerator, both morning and evening, until the products are finished. Follow with a moisturizer and broad-spectrum SPF during the day. If your skin feels dry or tight, you may apply Aquaphor as needed to soothe and hydrate.
Avoid using active exfoliating ingredients (AHA's, BHA's, Retinol, Vitamin C) for at least 5 days post-treatment.
If possible, avoid applying make up for 24 hours post-treatment. If make up application is needed, please use clean brushes and tools.
Needle lengths of 0.25mm may cause mild redness and swelling lasting up to 24 hours.
Longer needle lengths may cause more noticeable redness and swelling, lasting up to 72 hours.
You may experience a sensation similar to a mild sunburn—skin may feel warm, tight, or sensitive. Apply moisturizer frequently and use a cool, damp washcloth as needed for relief.
Light skin shedding or sloughing may occur within a few days following the procedure—this is a normal part of the renewal process. Avoid itching or picking skin.
In rare cases, mild acne or small white bumps (milia) may develop. Avoid picking at the skin; these will typically resolve on their own within a few days.
Temporary dryness is common during the first week. To prevent discomfort, carry your recommended moisturizer with you and apply as often as needed. Frequent moisturizing will enhance your results.
Schedule your next session in 4 weeks, or as advised by your provider.
If you experience any prolonged irritation or have concerns, please contact our office via phone or email.