Who Can Have a Glycolic Acid Peel Procedure?
T o determine if you can have a glycolic acid skin renewal peel procedure, you need to meet with your doctor and discuss your medical history. This consultation and medical history review is very important, since it provides the information necessary for your doctor to decide if you should have a glycolic acid peel procedure. Your doctor will design a program for you with the appropriate type and timing for a peel, based on your medical history, age and skin type. I n addition, there may be some special instructions for you in the two week period prior to your scheduled peel procedure, if you have experienced the following conditions: allergies, atopic skin reactions, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, collagen disease/autoimmune disease, viral infections (including herpes simplex) and sun sensitivity. These conditions can affect the sensitivity and receptivity of your skin to the glycolic acid peel. Also, if you take certain drugs, such as anticoagulants for circulation disorders, or if y
