We would not carry out an Enerpeel if any of the following apply to you. 1) If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
2) If you are allergic to salicylic (aspirin) for salicylic peels only.
3) We may not peel the area where there was active herpes (cold sores). Those prone to cold sores may be advised to use an anti-viral cream for a number of days before peeling that area.
4) Recent surgery (Up to 6 months, although typically the clinician is looking to see skin has fully recovered from the procedure before peeling that area).
5) Recent laser treatments (Up to 6 months, Although the clinician is looking to see skin is fully recovered from the procedure before peeling that area).
6) Dermabrasion treatments and any other treatment that may alter or compromise the cutaneous structure (Typically the clinician is looking to see the skin is fully recovered before peeling in that area).
7) Immunosuppressive diseases.
8) Previous radiotherapy of the skin portion to be exfoliated that might compromise the physiological generation of the skin (peels are used by radio therapists as well, so this may vary depending on the clinical need).
9) Family history of developing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (pre care treatment and correct assessment and evaluate may mean peeling is possible).
10) Family history of developing keloid oy hypertrophic scars (pre care treatment and assessment may mean that peeling is possible). 11) Other medical considerations.