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VI PEEL BODY
treatment protocol
Night 1: One Hour Before Bedtime: Continue to cleanse the skin morning and night using
Using fingertips only, cleanse the skin using a gentle a fragrance-free, active ingredient-free gentle cleanser
cleanser with no fragrance or active ingredients (VI Derm (Dove, Cetaphil, etc.). Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
Gentle Purifying Cleanser, Dove, Cetaphil, etc.). Rinse with Continue to avoid HOT water on treated area. At night,
cool water and pat dry. AVOID HOT WATER ON TREATED apply the Post-Treatment Repair Cream to all areas where
AREA FOR 7-10 DAYS. Apply a thin layer of Retinoic Serum the peel was applied. Reapply if needed throughout the day.
to all areas where the peel was applied. Remember to Once the skin starts peeling, patients must not to peel or pick
wash hands after application. Wait 10 minutes, then apply at their skin. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT because such actions
Post-Treatment Repair Cream to all areas where the peel may cause irritation, scarring, or pigmentation. Visible peeling
was applied. may last from 3-7 days. After your patient’s skin is done
peeling (day 7-10), they can go back on their normal VI Derm
IMPORTANT - Fitzpatrick Skin Types 4, 5 and 6 must skincare routine and resume use of Retinoic Serum nightly to
maintain results.
apply the Post-Treatment Repair Cream approximately 10
minutes after the Retinoic Serum has been fully absorbed
to reduce the body’s natural inflammatory response.
IMPORTANT - PATIENT MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF
Day 2: AM and PM
NOTE: Patients must continue this regimen AM and PM ANY PRODUCTS AND CONTACT THEIR PRACTITIONER
until peeling begins. IF THEY EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
REACTIONS: INTENSE BURNING, INTENSE ITCHING/
BRUISING.
Using fingertips only, cleanse the skin using a fragrance-
free, active ingredient-free gentle cleanser (Dove, Cetaphil,
etc.). Rinse with cool water and pat dry. AVOID HOT
WATER ON TREATED AREA FOR 7-10 DAYS. Apply a thin
layer of Retinoic Serum to all areas where the peel was
applied. Remember to wash hands after application. Wait
10 minutes, then apply Post-Treatment Repair Cream to
all areas where the peel was applied. Reapply as needed
throughout the day.
IMPORTANT - Fitzpatrick Skin Types 4, 5 and 6 must
apply the Post-Treatment Repair Cream approximately 10
minutes after the Retinoic Serum has been fully absorbed
to reduce the body’s natural inflammatory response.
Once Peeling Begins (Approximately Day 5-7):
NOTE: Once visible skin flaking or peeling is present,
STOP using the VI Derm Retinoic Serum.
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