New Orleans Retin-A doctors

	Mary Lupo, MD New Orleans Dermatologist 145 Robert E. Lee Blvd Suite 302, New Orleans		30 answers
	William Coleman III, MD Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon 4425 Conlin St, Metairie		1 answer
	Gregory Pippin, MD New Orleans Facial Plastic Surgeon 1111 Medical Center Blvd. Suite N 406, Marrero
	Jeffrey C. Poole, MD Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 406, Metairie
	Mara A. Haseltine, MD New Orleans Dermatologist 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd Suite 406, Metiaire

Recent Answers

Dry Crepey Neck Skin: Can Retin A Help? Can Anything Help? I'm a little worried about using retin A on my neck 'cause I don't want spottines to occur there and I have to be so careful with sun exposure while using retin A 'cause the spots come out more quickly than ever - this is a drawback to retin A for those with thin translucent skin -- nobody mentions this drawback but it's for real.

A: When beginning to use Retin A, often it is necessary to skip nights until one builds up a tolerance to it.

When beginning to use Retin A, often it is necessary to skip nights until one builds up a tolerance to it. This is particularly important for the neck skin. Using moisurizers on "off" nights is a good strategy. Over time one becomes used to the Retin A and can use even stronger concentrations to obtain better results. Repeated superficial chemical peels can make this process work even better. See link below.

William Coleman III, MD

Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon

Lip Augmentation with Retin-A? Hello, I'm a 23 year old male with small lips; my upper and lower lips are thin and lack volume. I want a slight, natural increase in my lip volume and thickness and I'm looking for long-lasting results. Fat transfer seems promising but I don't know if it'll last long enough. Also, would daily application of Retin-A at night aid in augmenting the volume of my lips not dramatically, but slighty enough to look barely noticeable, but natural?

A: Retin A will not revolumize the lips

Retin A is more of a re-texturizer. Lip volume requires filler, but in a skilled injector's hands, very natural results. The problem with fat is that it can really look bad for several weeks before it looks good. And while fat lasts longer than filler here, it is still not permanent.

Mary Lupo, MD

New Orleans Dermatologist

Retin-a and Injectable Fillers I read a few times using stuff before fillers could cause a reaction, rash, etc to the skin as it is "irritated". I have 3 important questions: 1. Want to start using Retin A now, how long should I stop Retin A before getting fillers? AND 2. What could happen to you if you did have a reaction from using Retin A in conjunction with fillers? 3. How soon can you return using Retin A after you have received fillers?

A: Retin A and fillers work well together

Retin A stimulates your own collagen over time, while the filler gives you a quick fix. It is peeling that requires you to DC the Retin A to prevent excess irritation. To answer your questions:

1. Want to start using Retin A now, how long should I stop Retin A before getting fillers? Not at all 2. What could happen to you if you did have a reaction from using Retin A in conjunction with fillers? There would not be a reaction related to the combination 3. How soon can you return using Retin A after you have received fillers? That evening.

Mary Lupo, MD

New Orleans Dermatologist