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GUIDELINES FOR SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
and body parts

STRETCH MARKS & SCARS

• Avoid any exfoliation on treated area including topical products, scrubs, waxing for 2 weeks after peel application.
• Incorporate Retinoic Serum and Skin Lightening Complex 4% HQ into home regimen for maintenance of results.

Condition

Stretch marks are a type of scar that develops when skin stretches or shrinks quickly. The interventions are typically
treated in the same manner as scars When the initial trigger for the injury has ceased and the skin has fully recovered,
implementing a VI Peel Body will support in improving the texture of the skin, evening the pigment of the skin, and
stimulating collagen to rebuild the dermal structure. Depending on the severity of the scar and the length of time it has
been present, multiple treatments will be required.

Condition may require 2-4 peels. A combination of VI Peel Body alternated with microneedling is often necessary for
optimal outcomes.

Application
After thorough cleansing and degreasing, apply with light to medium pressure. Passes should be applied to cover
entire affected area. Apply subsequent passes in an alternating direction to assure even application. A minimum of
3 layers should be applied. If area is large two peel kits may be required to adequately treat. Allow, 2-5 minutes in
between layers. If frosting occurs, discontinue application.
Subsequent peels should be spaced 4-6 weeks apart. A STRETCH MARKS | 2 VI PEEL BODY TREATMENTS
double degrease is typically required for areas of thicker BEFORE
skin like the back, feet, and arms.

Aftercare
Patients should be advised of the following aftercare guidelines:
• Avoid friction from tight clothes. Protect affected
skin from the friction caused by wearing tight clothes.
Loose, cotton-based clothing is best post-peel.
• Avoid hot water when showering or cleansing skin.
Only cleanse with lukewarm water during the post-peel
phase.
• Avoid any exfoliation on treated area including topical
products, scrubs, waxing for 2 weeks after peel
application.
• Incorporate Retinoic Serum and Skin Lightening
Complex 4% HQ into home regimen for maintenance of
results. AFTER

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