Mesopeel Contraindications

The Mesopeels by mesoestetic contribute to young, fresh, healthy and clear skin. The peels range from superficial to deep and are therefore suitable for most skin types. Even so, not everyone can undergo a peel.

In the following cases it is not possible to undergo a peel:

• Hypersensitivity/allergy to the ingredients
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Fever and illness
• Cancer, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and/or immunotherapy
  • Atypical moles (birthmarks) should be checked first
• Autoimmune disease or weakened immune system (with or without medication)
• Increases the risk of inflammation, e.g. with conditions such as vitiligo, lupus, rheumatism, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, etc.
• (Contagious) skin infections such as (active) herpes, fungal/bacterial/viral infections, etc.
• Non-intact skin such as: infected acne, blisters, open or partially open wounds, etc.
• Wound in the healing phase: wait at least three weeks to three months, depending on the type of wound and the healing rate
• Keloid
• Active skin disease in the treatment area (eczema, psoriasis, inflammatory rosacea, EEM (erythema exsudativum multiforme), etc.). If it is not active, or is active but in an area other than the treatment area, treatment is possible. Please note: risk of the Koebner effect
• Exposure to natural sun/artificial light (UV booth/tanning bed) at least 2 weeks before and after the treatment, due to the risk of burning/PIH of the skin
  • Inflammatory triggers (e.g. sun, deep peels, microneedling, etc.): wait at least 2 weeks before and after the treatment
• Recent dermatological/aesthetic treatments: surgery, freezing of warts, cryotherapy, botox, fillers, laser treatment, etc.
  • Botox and fillers, laser treatments and deep peels: wait at least 14 days
• Exposure to heat sources before and after the treatment:
  • No swimming pool, sauna, sport, sun, hot showers or working conditions with extreme heat for at least 48 hours to 1 week
• Skin-thinning medication such as corticosteroids and hydroquinone: wait at least 1 month or longer, depending on the duration and dosage of the course as well as the skin condition.
• Medication that lowers the skin's immunity, e.g. antibiotics: at least 2 weeks or longer depending on the type, duration, dosage and skin reaction (e.g. topical vs. oral)
• Vitamin A acid, retinol, retinal:
  • TOPICAL: Tretinoin: at least 1 month; Retinol (e.g. Skinretin 0.3%): wait at least 14 days.
  • ORAL: Roaccutane (Isotretinoin), Retin-A, Renova, Adapalene, etc.: at least 3 months; depending on the dosage and duration of the course, a wait of 6 to 12 months may be required.
• Self-tanner/spray tan is not allowed in the treatment area; wait at least one week before and after the treatment. It is not recommended during a course, as the colour fades due to the mesopeel and because of the increased sensitivity of the skin
• Hair removal in the treatment area before and after the treatment:
  • Waxing and depilatory cream: wait at least 1 to 2 weeks
  • Shaving: wait at least 24 hours

Relative contraindications:

• Medication/dietary supplements
  • Medication that reduces sensitivity (e.g. painkillers, St. John's wort, antidepressants), as it makes it harder to give feedback about sensation during the treatment
  • Photosensitive medication (e.g. antihistamines, antidepressants, etc.): take care due to the higher risk of burning and PIH
  • Anti-inflammatory medication: avoid if possible for 48 hours before and after the treatment (e.g. ibuprofen/NSAIDs), as it inhibits the effect of the treatment
• Tattoos and permanent make-up in the area to be treated