Care after peeling, depending on the type of procedure performed

Each cosmetologist in his daily practice repeatedly performs facial peeling on his patients. This effective procedure is very popular and in demand, as it perfectly cleanses the face of dead epidermal cells, eliminates imperfections and gives the face a fresher, healthier and well-groomed look. But the procedure also implies competent care after peeling, which can only be recommended by a specialist. Today on estet-portal.com read about the features of facial skin care, depending on what kind of peeling was performed on the patient. 

Peculiarities of care after peeling: superficial, medium and deep

Depending on the depth of exposure, there are three types of facial skin peels: superficial, medium and deep. Each of these types of peelings has certain indications, features of implementation, and differs in the severity of the effect.

Proper post-peeling care is essential, no matter what type of procedure the patient has undergone, however, according to this, it also has its own characteristics.

The more traumatic the procedure was, the more careful and gentle care is needed for the skin of the face. And what exactly should be recommended to the patient – read this article.

Post-peel care:

• care after peeling: superficial peeling;
• care after peeling: medium peeling;
• care after peeling: deep peeling.

Peculiarities of care after peeling: superficial peeling

Surface peeling – this is the safest type of peeling, in which the layers of the skin are practically not injured. Care after peeling, in the event that a superficial procedure was performed, does not imply any complex manipulations. Recommendations are as follows:

• face skin should be moisturized as often as possible;
• you need to drink plenty of fluids throughout the day (at least 2 liters) in order to ensure sufficient hydration from the inside;
• skin scrubs and gommages must not be used for 2 weeks after the procedure;
• in addition to the usual care products that can be used the very next day after superficial peeling, it is also recommended to use anti-inflammatory and regenerating drugs.

Peculiarities of care after peeling: medium peeling

Facial skin care after median peeling involves a more serious approach, since the procedure itself is more traumatic than superficial peeling, and epidermis recover after it much longer. Therefore, recommendations for care after peeling in this case should be as follows:

• wash your face once a day, with plain water at room temperature;
• After a medium peel, only mild and soothing care products may be used;
• if any side effects occur – It is strictly forbidden to engage in self-treatment, and it is imperative to seek help from a specialist in whom the patient did the median peeling procedure.

Peculiarities of care after peeling: deep peeling

Deep face peeling – This is a very traumatic procedure that not every cosmetologist can perform. In some cases, the patient may stay in the hospital for several days after the deep peeling procedure for constant monitoring. Recommendations after this peeling are:

• antibacterial and analgesic drugs are prescribed to relieve pain and prevent the development of infection;
• in the first few days after the procedure, skin contact with water is completely prohibited;
• for washing during the recovery period after the procedure, you can use only light foams or milk that do not contain alcohol and acids;
• Using sunscreen with SPF after a deep peel is mandatory for quite some time.

Regardless of the type of procedure the patient has undergone, the post-peel care instructions must be followed! estet-portal.com thanks you for your attention. Read more interesting articles on the site in the "Cosmetology" section.

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