Fraxpeel

After the procedure

• Redness, swelling, skin sensitivity, bruising may occur after the procedure and last for several days after the procedure.
• After a few days, the skin may begin to peel. The intensity of the peeling depends on the chemical peel used. The skin will be drier and will need additional moisturizing during a week.
• You should not drink alcohol for 24 hours.
• Avoid sauna, hot bath or spa treatments for 2 weeks.
• Do not use make-up products for 24 hours.
• Do not exercise for 2 days.
• During 4 weeks, protect the area from UV light (use sunscreen SPF50). Sunscreen should be reapplied every two hours. If you work indoors, sit away from windows. Be mindful of how often you step outside.
• Avoid self tanning products for two weeks after the procedure.
• To reduce the sensation of burning, you can keep a cold compress on your skin (only from the fridge, not the freezer).
• To soothe the burning sensation and restore the skin, a moisturizing cream should be used (depending on the skin type, e.g. Cicaplast Baume, Eucerin Aquaphor, Silkses etc.) until the skin has recovered (moisturize at least 2 times a day, more if necessary). For acne-prone skin, we recommend La Roche Posay Effaclar H cream during the skin's recovery period.
• To moisturize and soothe the skin, thermal water spray (e.g. Avene, La Roche Posay) is also very effective.
• If swelling occurs antihistamines (anti-allergy medication, e.g. Zyrtec, Claritine) can be used.
• The "pattern" left on the skin by the laser will disappear after about 1 week, but in some cases will last longer.
• Avoid other professional treatments for 2 weeks (laser procedures, beauty injections, chemical peels, etc).
• If done by course, the next procedure can be done after 4 weeks.
• To prolong the results of treatments, it is important to use sunscreen on the face all year round.