Why are pre-treatment protocols necessary?

For medical grade chemical peels and deeper laser resurfacing, pre-treatment protocols may be needed two - eight weeks prior to treatment.

This is essential to reduce the risks of:

• Post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation (likely with darker skin types)
• Scarring (very rare)
• Hypo-pigmentation (uncommon, associated more with deeper peels and deep laser resurfacing)
• Prolonged redness
• Textural changes (with deeper peels)

How will I know if I need to prep my skin before treatment?

A Doctor’s consultation is needed to determine if a pre treatment regime is required prior to your treatment plan. Several factors will be taken into account such as your:

• Skin colour
• Skin sensitivity
• History of post inflammatory pigmentation/melasma
• Scarring/keloid history and risk
• Treatment module used and its risks

What will I need to use before my treatment?

Depending on your risks and treatment module used, you may be recommended to use either/ or a combination of:

• AHA products
• BHA products
• Retinoid
• Prescription or other lightening agents