Those who are in the peeling business know very well how essential it is to follow the post peeling instructions. Jessner peel aftercare is one such thing that has to be regarded an important and essential part of the treatment if you want to get the benefits of the treatment and if you want to prevent any harmful consequences.
The peel isn’t a mild or light peel and can’t be taken lightly. The special blend of the peel requires the users to follow the post peel instructions sincerely to avoid the potential harm to the treated area. In order to understand the importance of following the Jessner peel aftercare instructions, we should take a look on its active ingredients and know how they work and how deeply the peel penetrates. The deeper the peeling the more precautions you would have to take in order to prevent any complications of harmful nature.
Jessner Peel Active Ingredients
The ingredients include 14% salicylic acid, 14% lactic acid, 14% lactic acid. Each of the ingredients has its own way to affect the skin and their cumulative action makes the treatment a relatively deep procedure.
Jessner Peel Potential Side Effects
You have to have an idea of the common or rare side effects associated with the treatment of this peel. With this information, you will be more serious to the Jessner peel aftercare instructions. Do not forget the fact that a deeper skin treatment makes the skin more vulnerable to complications and side effects of comparatively serious nature.
- Swelling
- Redness
- Slight pain
- Allergic reaction
- Scarring
- Fungal or bacterial infection
- Milia
- Itching
- Hyper or hypo pigmentation
Again, these side effects aren’t a sure happening in every case. You may or may not experience with all of them, or may recover without any noticeable side effects. Moreover, when the treatment is done professionally, you will be properly guided to prevent any undesirable results and to encourage the intended results.
Jessner Peel Aftercare
When the peel is done in the office of a skin care professional, you will be informed of all the post peel instructions. You will be told to follow:
- To protect the skin from direct sunlight for four to seven days
- Not to pick any flaking skin (the skin may noticeably flake and you may get tempted to pick the flakes)
- A calming or soothing medication has to be used to encourage proper healing, to prevent the skin from cracking and bleeding
- You should avoid using any preparation containing retinol, glycolic acid, and should stay away from perfumes and coloring.
You should know that the skin would become very sensitive soon after the treatment; and to protect it from sun damages you will have to wear a sunscreen while going outdoors.
Picking the flakes can increase the risks of infection and delays the healing time.
In short, you will have to follow the aftercare program that will be made known to every patient. Following the instructions is essential if you want to prevent any harm to the treated area and to get the intended benefits from the treatment.