The Vitalize Peel helps fight the effects of time, sun damage, and environmental assaults. It is a superficial peel that requires little to no downtime. This special formulation includes a unique blend of peeling agents: alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, resorcinol, and retinoic acid. This powerful yet non-damaging peel can take years off aging skin.

The VITALIZE PEEL® improves

• Hyperpigmentation

• Skin texture and tone

• Age spots and freckles
   

The VITALIZE PEEL®  requires little to no downtime and is suitable for all skin types. The results are predictable and noticeable after just one peel.
Dramatic results can be seen after a series of peels.

The treatment lasts about 20 minutes with little or no downtime. You can expect peeling within 4-5 days. Repeat treatments should be performed every 3-6 weeks for best results with your initial series of peels. Maintenance peels will be scheduled as needed.

You may experience sensitivity to the sun and increased redness of the skin for 2-3 days.  You may peel in 4-5 days. Not everyone does, but you will still notice improvement.

Please advise us if:

• You have a history of herpes simples, cold sores or warts in the areas to be treated. It may flare. Your doctor can pre-treat you to minimize this occurrence.

• You have sensitive skin.

• You have taken Accutane within the past year.

• You have received chemotherapy or radiation.

• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
   

AVOID IF YOU ALLERGIC TO ASPIRIN OR SALICYCLATES

What to Expect During Treatment
Because Vitalize Peel is a superficial peel, there is minimal recovery or downtime. Here's what to expect when you visit our office for treatment.

• Avoid sun exposure for 1 week prior to the treatment.
• Avoid electrolysis, waxing and depilatory creams one week prior to treatment.
• Avoid Retin A, Renova, Differin or Tazorac for 2-3 days prior to the treatment.
• Avoid products containing Retinol, alpha-hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, or benzyl peroxide 2-3 days prior to the peel.
• Avoid any exfoliating product that may be drying or irritating.
• Avoid shaving of the area to be peeled on the day of the peel.

The procedure: Your skin will be cleansed and prepped to protect the sensitive areas of the skin. The Peeling and Retinoid Acid Solutions are applied until the clinical endpoints are reached. You may experience some stinging or minor irritation and have a yellow hue to your skin for a few hours.

·         Limit sun exposure for 1 week after treatment as your skin will be more sensitive to the sun.  Use a zinc or titanium based sun block for optimal sun protection.

·         Avoid strenuous exercise for 2-3 days after the peel as sweat will irritate the treated skin.

·         Do not pick or rub your skin.  Use a mild skin cleanser such as CeraVe, Cetaphil, Neutrogena or Dove.

·         Avoid wearing foundations after the treatment or during the days when the skin is peeling to minimize skin irritation

·         Do not pull off skin that is peeling.  This may lead to scarring.  Apply a light moisturizer, such as CeraVe lotion, Cetaphil lotion, Oil of Olay or Neutrogena to minimize the flaking.

·         Avoid other facial treatments for 1 week after your Vitalize Peel. 

·         Restart Retin A, Renova, Differin or Tazorac, alpha hydroxy acid preparations, or bleaching creams after the peeling process is complete, in approximately 1 week.

Seeing results:

• Results are predictable and noticeable after just one peel.
• Best results are seen after a series of peels.