Delight Dermatology · Aftercare
NO. 11 — ACNE CARE & PEELING
Acne Care & PeelsAftercare Guide
Please avoid
- For 7 days after your session, avoid alcohol, smoking, and hot environments such as saunas and steam rooms.
- As skin flakes, avoid scrubs and other irritation — let the flaking come off naturally.
- Extraction can trigger more breakouts if the skin is irritated — do not touch with your hands.
Please do
- You can wash your face, wear makeup, and go about your day as usual.
- Skin can feel tight or dry afterward — pay attention to hydration and moisturizing.
- Apply sunscreen well when going outside.
- If prescribed, use your medication and ointment as directed.
Symptoms & recovery
- Extraction sites can be swollen or leave red marks for 2–3 days — this is temporary and settles within days.
When to visit the clinic
- Temporary skin trouble can occur after a session and usually settles within days — please visit the clinic if symptoms are severe.