Chicago Retin-A doctors

Otto Joseph Placik, MD Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
880 W Central Rd Suite 3100, Arlington Heights
15 answers
Edward Lack, MD Edward Lack, MD
Chicago Dermatologist
2350 Ravine Way Suite 400, Glenview
2 answers
Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD
Barrington Plastic Surgeon
1602 Colonial Parkway, Inverness
2 answers
Adam J. Cohen, MD Adam J. Cohen, MD
Chicago Oculoplastic Surgeon
4709 Golf Road 12th Floor, Skokie
1 answer
Peter E. Johnson, MD Peter E. Johnson, MD
Des Plaines Plastic Surgeon
8901 West Golf Road Ste. 204, Des Plaines
1 answer

Recent Answers

How Soon Can I Use Retin-A on my Nose After Having Open Rhinoplasty and Nasal Tip Plasty?

How Soon Can I Use Retin-A on my Nose After Having Open Rhinoplasty and Nasal Tip Plasty?

A: Retin-A after rhinoplasty

Retin-A is safe after rhinoplasty though you might want to wait two to three weeks to let the skin sensitivity settle down. It will help as a mild exfoliant though you should use a sunscreen with it as well. Start two days a week at first and increase as your skin permits to avoid irritation or dryness.

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Peter E. Johnson, MD
Des Plaines Plastic Surgeon
Can Retin-A Make Older Scars (Rolling Scars) on my Cheek Worse?

The scarring is not a fresh scar. I would have to say its from over 4 yrs ago. Is this a safe product to be putting on this area? Im so afraid to apply it to this area is case it looks worse.

A: Retin A improves skin quality and sun damage and is safe for scars

Retin A improves skin quality and sun damage and is safe for scars.  In most studies there is no antioxidant with better rejuvenation properties for the skin than Retin A.

Edward Lack, MD
Chicago Dermatologist
Will Retin-A Get Rid of my Fine Lines?

Yes, I will be using Retin a for my fine lines. I have heard many different things. First, fine lines will dissapear, fine lines will be improved. I am looking to entirely eliminate fine lines. Will Retin A help me do this? I am 31.

A: Retin-A can improve fine lines in the face

Retin-A can improve fine lines in the face. It does this by compacting the skin. It wil lnot improve dynamic (smile) lines. Consider microdrmabrasion or Clarisonics Pro, a "home microdermabrasion" system available at designated physician offices.

Edward Lack, MD
Chicago Dermatologist
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