4 months ago
For a superficial, spa type peel a prep is not needed. If you are having a deeper chemcial peel such as TCA it is absolutely necessary to be prepped prior to the peel. All skin types can be prone to develop a post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or a darkening of the skin. Without preparing your skin for 3 - 4 weeks prior to a TCA peel you are at risk for this problem. A good prep program may consist of using agents such as hydroquinone and kojic acid and tretinoin. I also general place my patients on an antiviral medication to prevent a herpes infection. Like they say an ounce of prevention....
