Skin Care

Aftercare After a Peel or Laser: The Week That Decides Your Result

Skin after a chemical peel

The treatment takes an hour. The seven days after it decide how good the result is. Here is what we ask every client to do.

We spend as long on aftercare instructions as we do on the treatment itself, because the skin is at its most receptive — and most vulnerable — in the days that follow.

Days 1–2

Keep the skin cool and clean. Use only the gentle cleanser and moisturiser we give you. No makeup, no active ingredients, no gym.

Days 3–5

Light flaking is normal. Do not pick or scrub. Moisturise more often than feels necessary, and keep sunscreen on even indoors near windows.

Days 6–7

The new skin is settling. You can reintroduce makeup and mild actives. Continue sunscreen daily — this is the single biggest factor in whether pigmentation returns.

When to call us

Persistent heat, swelling or blistering is not normal. Call the clinic the same day; we would rather see you unnecessarily than miss a reaction.

This article is general information from our clinical team and is not a substitute for a personal medical consultation.

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