Is there downtime? Some of our skin lightening peels have downtime of 3-5 days. The other lighter peels and lasers don't have any down time. Slight redness and sensitivity in the area is expected after all treatments. Can I go in the sun after? No, you cannot have direct sun exposure on the areas we are treating for skin lightening. This may reverse the effectiveness of the treatment and cause further discolouration. Do I have to do anything before the treatment? Yes, before undergoing skin lightening treatments in the clinic we will provide you with home care products to use for 2 weeks before the first treatment. These products will ensure we see great results with skin lightening. Without prepping the skin before treatments we can't expect any results so this step is very important! ​ How many treatments will I need? This depends on the depth and level of pigmentation on the treated area. Most clients undergo and average of 4-6 sessions of skin lightening treatments. How long do treatments take? Most areas of the body can be treated in 30 minutes to an hour. Appointments are usually 45-60minutes.