How You Prepare?
Pick a doctor who knows a lot about skin and the procedure — like a dermatologist or a dermatologic surgeon.
The results can be different depending on how skilled the person doing the peel is. If it’s not done properly, a chemical peel can lead to problems, such as infection or long-lasting scars.
Before you get a chemical peel, your doctor will probably:
Check Your Medical History
Be ready to answer questions about your current and past health, any medicines you’re taking or have taken recently, and any beauty treatments you’ve had before.
Examine Your Skin
Your doctor will look at your skin and the area to be treated to figure out which type of peel would work best for you. They’ll also check how your skin looks and feels, like its color and thickness, to see how it might affect the outcome.
Talk About Your Goals
Share your reasons for wanting the Chemical Peel in Singapore, what you hope to achieve, and what possible risks you should be aware of. Make sure you understand how many sessions you’ll need, how long it will take to recover, and what results you can expect.
Before your peel, you may also need to:
Take Antiviral Medicine
Your doctor might give you a medicine to help prevent a viral infection before and after the treatment.
Use A Retinoid Cream
Your doctor might suggest using a cream like tretinoin (Renova, Retin-A) for a few weeks before the peel to help with healing.
Use A Lightening Agent
Your doctor may recommend using a lightening cream (hydroquinone), a retinoid cream, or both before or after the procedure to lower the risk of side effects.
Stay Out Of The Sun
Too much sun before the peel can cause lasting changes in skin color in the treated areas. Talk to your doctor about how to protect your skin from the sun and how much sun exposure is safe.
Avoid Certain Beauty Treatments And Hair Removal Methods
About a week before the peel, stop using things like electrolysis or hair-removing creams. Also, avoid hair dyeing, permanent waves, or straightening treatments, facial masks, or facial scrubs for a week before your peel. Don’t shave the areas to be treated at least 24 hours before the peel.
Arrange For Someone To Drive You Home
If you’ll be given sedation during the procedure, make sure you have someone to take you home.