Which is the best for wrinkle prevention, melasma treatment, and clear skin for someone with super sensitive & fair skin? I've done Fraxel many times, I use 4 %hydroquinoine with kojic acid pads, use a 30 spf with zinc oxide, and stay away from the sun as much as possible. Retin A 1% causes dry eye for me and severe irritation & retinol products (OTC or Replenix) is not strong enough. Which is the best: Renova, Differin, or Retin A (micro or .025% or 0.05%)? I've heard Renova causes cancer? Is this true?
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Answer: Retin A, Renova, or Differin for Wrinkle Prevention and Melasma?
Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...
Kathi: I have been using medical lasers since 1985 and feel your pain. Each and all of these options can work on you, so the bottom line is really technique. It is the expertise and judgment of the one holding the laser at least as much as which machine they are using....
Most plastic surgeons will typically recommend keeping your face clean and moist after a laser resurfacing to avoid formation of scabs. If you did have alot of scabbing and feel that you now have an area where scar tissue might form you should keep the area moist and contact your treating...
