How Long Should I Stop Retinoids Before Fetting Chemical Peels? Doctor Answers, Tips
Chemical Peel: Q&A
Ask a Question

How Long Should I Stop Retinoids Before Fetting Chemical Peels?

I Used Tretinoin And Had Flawless Skin. I Started Murad To Takr Care Of Minir Zits Here And There And That RUINED MY LIFE. Never Use Murad. Since Then, I Have Not Had The Same Effects With Tazorac. 4 Months Later. I Still Have HP And I Have Minor Ice Pick Scars. It Is So Depressing To Go From Flawless To I Want To Crawl In A Corner. I Have Been On Taz For 4-5 Months. HowvLing Should I Wait Before Getting Peels At My Spa? :)

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by jagray92
+1

Retinoids and Skin Treatments

I agree fully with the other doctors. Make sure that if going to spa at all, it’s a “medical” spa that has a Board Certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist; they should be a skin professional that has an extensive understanding of skin. Without seeing pictures it is hard to see exactly what is going on so I recommend you set up a consultation with a physician such as above so they can fully evaluate your skin and the cause of any issues with it. At that point... more
+1

Chemical Peeling and Retinoids

Most importantly, I recommend you have treatments done under the supervision of a board-certified physician in a medical office as opposed to at a spa. It is difficult to make recommendations about how to use retinoids prior to chemical peeling without knowing what your skin looks like and what kind of chemical peeling you are talking about. Depending on the situation, I very often recommend continuing retinoids right up to the peel so as to best prep the skin for the peel. The best... more
+1

Retinoids and chemical peels

First, I hope the spa you are going to has a physician actively involved in your care. If not, don't go there, and find a spa that does. You are already dealing with some pretty serious issues and I'm not even sure I'd recommend you get chemical peels. Additionally, there are literally thousands and thousands of types of chemical peels, so it's impossible to tell you when to stop the retinoid without knowing what chemical(s) are being used, the amount of time, anything else being done, and... more

You might also like...

Real Stories

Not worth it!! my face is worse! - Louisiana

I got the peel bcus this is what my esthetician recommended....after the skin peeled off...

Before + After Photos

View 77 Chemical Peel photos
Doctors will not see your comments on their answers. If you'd like to follow up, please go here to ask another question.

Comments (0)

Ask a Question

Welcome Back

Sign in with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Forgot your password?

Don't have an account? Create one now.

Join RealSelf

Join with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Please enter a valid email address
 Did you mean ?

By creating an account, you are indicating that you have read and accept the RealSelf Terms of Use.

Already a member? Sign In.

Retrieve your password

Enter your username or email address and we will send you a link to login.

Check your email

Check your email. We've sent you a link to reset your password.

Ok