SkinBetter AlphaRet Professional Peel Information

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The AlphaRet Professional Peel is a highly tolerated procedure designed for mild/moderate photo damage, inflammation, and acne. The patented AlphaRet technology improves overall appearance of skin tone and texture with its proprietary blend of lactic, glycolic, and salicylic offered at 30% or 50% potency. 

This is a perfect lunch-time peel to have glowing skin for an event or a weekend out. Typically, three treatments spaced two weeks apart are needed to achieve optimal results.

Minimal to no side effects are expected. Patients can expect the possibility of mildly exfoliating dead skin cells over a few days after the procedure (no major "sheet" peeling). Patients can expect dryness after the AlphaRet Professional Peel. We recommend completing an at-home medical grade skin care regimen to combat signs of dryness as well as enhance the outcome of the AlphaRet Professional Peel.

Do not have facial hair waxed or lasered 48 hrs prior to treatment and avoid facial shaving 8 hrs before treatment.

Please talk to your healthcare professional if you have had any recent procedures to confirm suitability
Discontinue use of retinol/vitamin A and AHA/glycolic acid for 5 days prior to treatment.

Arrive with clean skin free of makeup and sunblock.

There is little to no downtime and you can resume normal activities immediately. However, we advise you to avoid strenuous exercise or swimming for 24 hours after treatment.

We recommend using SkinBetter Science Alto Advanced Antioxidant Serum twice daily after the peel as it soothes and calms the skin. 

We always recommend the use of sunscreen to prevent sun damage to the skin. Mineral sunblock with SPF 30 or above should be used daily. If you are under the sun for prolonged periods of time, sunscreen needs to be reapplied at least once every 2 hours.