Orange County Retin-A doctors
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Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
23211 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 200, Torrance |
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6 answers |
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Kristin Egan, MD
Manhattan Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon
2809 Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach |
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Amir M. Karam, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
4765 Carmel Mountain Road 201, San Diego |
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Michael A. Jazayeri, MD
Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon
2010 East First St. Ste. 270, Santa Ana |
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1 answer |
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Amy T. Bandy, DO
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
320 Superior Avenue Suite 170, Newport Beach |
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Recent Answers
what effect will it have on freckles and whiteheads/ blackheads?
Hi RP123. We do not suggest Retin A for freckles. To permanently remove them, we would suggest a q-switched Nd:Yg laser. View the pictures below for cases where we have permanently removed freckles. Retin A cannot and will not accomplish this. Good luck.
Can I Use Retin-A Every Night?
I have been using Retin-A on my face for the past five years. It is the ONLY medication which has been proven to improve skin health.
You must "test" your skin though. Start with the lowest concentration and apply once a week. If tolerated well, apply twice a week and so on. After you have tried this concentration every night with no issues, consider going up on the concentration and do the same protocol. Eventually you will reach a concentration which will cause some peeling of skin without making it red and irritated. Apply a small amount to each area and wash your face with a mild soap before. If you have oily skin, use the gel. If your skin is dry, use the cream.
Good Luck!
I am using Retin A micro gel .04% on my face for the last two weeks. I have much sun damage on my face and neck as well from years of outdoor swimming. Is it worth trying Retin A or Renova on my neck and chest? I'm going to try complete sun avoidance this summer and only go out to swim after 6PM. Would it be better to try IPL or would a few months of Retin A or Renova yield better results? What strength would be best for neck and chest? I'm worried about the cost as well, as the 40 gram tube of Retin A micro gel cost me $170.00. Why is this SO expensive?
Retin-A is a great product to minimize fine lines and sun damage. It should be used anywhere you have sun damage, including the neck, chest, and hands. If you can work up to a higher percentage of Retin-A, you will also see more noticeable results. You correctly point out the importance of sun avoidance and protection. A powerful sunscreen is required with the use of Retin-A, especially given the cost of Retin-A.
