- Isotretinoin medication in the past year (Retin a & similar) CAUTION: Accutane must not be taken for at least 6 months post peel treatment. There are reports of scarring in people who have taken Accutane after a peel.
- Previous peel treatment within 2-4 weeks (depending on severity of peel)
- Skincare with Vitamin A, Vitamin C or salicylic acid – break for 3 days prior next peel
- Previous reaction to a peel or dermabrasion treatment
- Photosensitivity
- Viral infections: warts, herpes / herpetic breakout
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Bacterial infections: impetigo contagiosum, staphylococcal sycosis
- Fungal infection
- Cavernous angiomas
- Broken skin / open wounds or suspicious lesions
- Keloid or hypertrophic scars (raised or large scars)
- Antibiotics within 2-4 weeks
- Pregnant or nursing
- Surgery in treated area (within 3 months)
- History or Skin cancer
- Moles (suspicious)
- History of Radiotherapy / Chemotherapy
- Sunburn or significant sun exposure in the last 2 weeks
- Surgery or cryosurgery within the last six weeks in treatment area
- Botox in treated area (in last 4 weeks)
- Cysts and warts