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Skin Peels or Laser Treatments While Using Retin-A

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by David Hansen, MD
Question viewed 12,014 times
Tags: age 35-44

I am age 39. I have been on Retin-A micro gel O.1% for about 6 months, applied every other night. I just started minocyc. antibiotic for breakouts on my face. I would like to get a mild chemical peel or preferably the laser Pearl treatment. Are either or both of these a bad idea for my skin while on Retin-A? Is Retin-A hard on your system or/and skin???

3 answers to Skin Peels or Laser Treatments While Using Retin-A

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Retin A is great prior to and 1 week after chemical peels

Retin A is always good for the skin in tiny amounts and can be used prior to and about 1 week after a chemical peel. Light peels run about $175-250 each and are done every 2 weeks for 4-5 peels. Medium TCA peels are about $500-1500 and are done 1-2 peels 2-4 weeks apart. Always use a prescription cortisone lotion, sunscreen and moisturizers after peels as well as your Vit A cream or Retin A.
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Retin-a and chemical peels/laser resurfacing

Chemical peels and laser resurfacing are great ways to rejuvinate the skin and get rid of those fine lines, wrinkles, pigmented areas and acne scars. Retin-a itself, will help remove dead skin cells, reduce acne, fine lines, wrinkles and pigment and will also help to prepare the skin for either a chemical peel or laser treatment. However for best results, Retin-a should be stopped prior to any of those treatments typically for three or four weeks before the procedure. In addition, it... more
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You can usually get peels or laser while on Retin-A

Hello, Just let your doctor know you are on Retin A because for the deeper peels you might need to be off a few weeks before and after. It really depends on the big picture...what you are on as far as creams, treatments and the whole lot.

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