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I Used Retin A and an Exfoliating Pad 2 Days After Photofacial. Is That Bad?
asked 4 months ago by So bummed
Latest answer by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Question viewed 128 times
Tags: damage, exfoliation, retin-a, worried
I was not told not to use exfoliating pads or retin A after a photofacial and I did. Did I mess up everything I just had done? I had it done on a Monday, used Retin A on Tues. night and an exfoliating pad on the 3 day. Please let me know if I made anything worse!
2 answers to I Used Retin A and an Exfoliating Pad 2 Days After Photofacial. Is That Bad?
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You will recover from this.
I would advise that you lighten up. You are beating up the skin excessively. We advise no exfoliation or Retin A for a week after a photo facial.
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Retin-A and exfoliating post Photofacial
Retin-A and exfoliating are not recommended due to the sensitivity of your skin post procedure. No, you didn't "mess everything up" but I'm unsure why you did them if you knew it wasn't recommended. For best results, follow the directions for pre- and post-care and you'll have an improved outcome and no worries. It's not necessary to exfoliate (ever!) and the Retin-A will irritate your skin during a Photofacial series; additionally Retin-A can make you...
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