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When Can I Use Retin-A After Fraxel Restore?
I have some mild acne scarring and I just had my first Fraxel Restore treatment. I discontinued Retin-A (Tretinoin 0.1%) about a week prior. I plan on having 2 more Fraxel treatments, spaced 4 weeks apart. I'm wondering when I can begin using Retin-A again, and whether I can use it in between treatments.
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all_smiles
in Bakersfield
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Retin-A Post Fraxel
Definitely check with your physician but we recommend that you discontinue using Retin-A 7 to 10 days post your laser treatment. But your skin could become a more sensitive after your Fraxel treatment, so follow your physicians lead.
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Retin-A after Fraxel Restore
You should check with your doctor who is treating you if you can resume your Retin-A. Your skin can react differently depending on the treatment levels used by your doctor. You may need to avoid the medicine for a week after the Fraxel and not use it for a week or more prior to the Fraxel and this would not give you much time that you can use the Retin-A. If the energy settings are low and your doctor thinks it's OK, especially if you tend to still break out with acne flares, then he or...
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I do one week off before and after
I think Retin A may make Fraxel work better. Sunscreens and growth factors are also beneficial. I like patients to be off for one week, then return to the Retin A after all the microscopic crusting resolves (or after 1 week) whichever is longer.
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Retin-A After Fraxel Restore
Hi All Smiles,
Check with your treating physician. My patients may begin Retin-A about 10 to 14 days after Fraxel restore, and then discontinue it 7 days before treatment. It varies depending on how the patients skin recovers. There should be a small window in between treatments where you may use Retin-A.
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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