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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
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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.
David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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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
Jennifer S. Landy MD

Tampa Ophthalmologist
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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.
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon

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