Please follow these instructions after your Chemical Peel. If you have any questions, please call our office at 610-518-7546. *People who have a history of hyperpigmentation, or are of Mediterranean, African, Asian or Hispanic descent should discuss the use of Lytera before and after the procedure with your provider* Info about sun exposure with a chemical peel: -Before your peel, we want you at your lightest skin color. We do not want you tanning or using artificial tanners. -Stay out of direct sunlight until skin is completely healed. -If you are planning to vacation somewhere sunny shortly after your peel, wait to schedule your chemical peel. A peel should not be done if you have any of the following issues: -Use of accutane within the past 6 months -Active herpes simplex (cold sores) -Facial warts -Current pregnancy -History of keloid or hypertrophic scars -History of sun allergies -Prior reaction to a peel -Recent radiation treatment for cancer -Sunburn or significant sun exposure in the last 7 days -Surgery or cryosurgery within the last month to the treatment area When preparing for your peel, be sure to: -Stop use of Retin-A and all exfoliating products two (2) weeks prior to peel -Stop any form of hair removal three (3) days prior to your peel -If instructed, use Lytera two (2) weeks before and 2 weeks after your peel Please follow this post-treatment guide: -Remove the peel at the time instructed after in-office application -Moisturize the treated area intensively until dryness is gone -Use a sunscreen of spf 30 or higher every day over moisturizer -Cortisone OTC can be used 7 days after to minimize redness -Stay out of direct sunlight until the skin is completely healed -Do not peel, pick, scrape or scratch the skin to avoid scarring -Avoid the use of abrasive or exfoliation sponges and scrubs -Use a gentle cleanser without any acids to cleanse the skin -Dark spots can appear darker during the peeling process -Inform the office if you have any persistent redness or brown discoloration three weeks (21 days) after the peel -Do not use Retin-A for one month after your peel -Do not have laser hair removal in the treated area for at least one month (30 days) after the peel -Do not wax or pluck the treated area for two weeks (14 days) -If instructed, use Lytera for two weeks after your peel -You may start wearing make up the day after your peel if there is no crusting or tenderness •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 📍Exton & King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 📞 610-518-SKIN (7545) 📩 info@drgambhir.com 🌎 www.drgambhir.com (online scheduling available) 💵 Complimentary Consults Follow us on Social Media: www.facebook.com/GambhirCosmeticMedicine/ www.instagram.com/gambhircosmetic/ Locations: Exton - 668 West Lincoln Highway Exton, PA 19341 King of Prussia - 491 Allendale Road, Suite 208, King of Prussia, PA 19406

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