Metairie Skin Rejuvenation doctors

	Jeffrey C. Poole, MD Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 406, Metairie		1 answer
	Kamran Khoobehi, MD New Orleans Plastic Surgeon 3901 Veterans Blvd, Metairie		1 answer
	William Coleman III, MD Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon 4425 Conlin St, Metairie
	Gregory Pippin, MD New Orleans Facial Plastic Surgeon 1111 Medical Center Blvd. Suite N 406, Marrero
	Frank J. DellaCroce, MD Metairie Facial Plastic Surgeon Metairie

Recent Answers

Tazorac Short Contact Therapy for Aging Skin? I was wondering if Tazorac short contact therapy is effective to treat aging of the skin? Or does it need to make contact with the skin for a prolonged period to build collagen? Thanks

A: Tazorac for aging skin

Tazorac (Tazarotene) is part of a family of compounds known as retinoids. These include other well known topicals such as tretinoin (Retin-A, Renova) and adapalene (Differin). These compounds are effective for reversing the effects of sun induced aging--- they reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin color, texture and tone.

Tazorac has long been considered the most potent of the retinoids. All retinoids cause dryness and redness during the initial 1-2 months of treatment as your skin acclimates to the medicine. Short contact tazorac is used to limit irritation during this adjustment phase. Even with these short contact times, some Tazorac penetrates deeply into the skin, causing epidermal and dermal rejuvenation. With longer application time, you will allow greater penetration of the chemical, and eventually greater results.

Jeffrey C. Poole, MD

Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon

Best Treatment for Sun Damage and Fine Lines? Im 42 & have sun damage & fine lines. Is fraxel the best treatment for me?

A: Ask you doctor

Without examination it is hard to give you the best treatment. Fraxel is a effective tx but not the only treatment.The best thing is to start with skin care and sun screen.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon