Memphis Retin-A doctors

	Peter A. Aldea, MD Memphis Plastic Surgeon 6401 Poplar Avenue Suite 360, Memphis		14 answers
	J. Jason Wendel, MD Nashville Plastic Surgeon 1215 21st Ave South Suite 6050 , Nashville
	Phillip Langsdon, MD Germantown Facial Plastic Surgeon 7499 Poplar Pike, Germantown

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What are Potential Problems While Using Retin-A? I've read that Retin-A or other forms of tretinoin cream when applied to the face can cause "skin cancer" or other undesirable results. How accurate are these claims and does anyone know if they can affect health in the long-term (the topical creams only)? Thanks.

A: Downsides of usng Retin A

Retin A is probably the single most significant discovery in skin care. It is associated with decreased skin pigmentation , increased thickening of the dermis and reduction of wrinkles. But, it is associated with initial dryness, itching, redness and sun sensitivity.

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Synergy of Retin-A with Other Procedures? Is Retin-A especially synergistic with any particular skin procedure, e.g. microdermabrasion, TCA chemical peel?

A: Retin A Synergy with other Skin Rejuvenation Procedures

Retin A synchronizes the rate at which skin cells move from the deepest layers of the Dermis to be shed though the upper layers of the epidermis and thickens the dermis resulting in smoothing of fine wrinkles. Healing of many skn resurfacing procedures is hastened by pre-treatment with Retin A.

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Is It Necessary to Use Name Brand Retin-A to Achieve Results?

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon