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Can I Use Retin A or Vitamin C After Laser Treatments
asked 4 months ago by Foreverme in Sydney
Latest answer by Sanusi Umar, MD
Question viewed 87 times
Tags: combination, contraindication, retin-a, vitamin c
2 answers to Can I Use Retin A or Vitamin C After Laser Treatments
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Using Retin A or Vitamin C After Laser Treatments
Usually Retin A is used to help prepare for laser treatments since it helps increase the turnover of new skin cells. However, it should be stopped about a month before the treatment date.
After the procedure, the skin needs to be healed before resuming Retin A or applying topical vitamin C. The healing process is different for different people. It is also different depending on the type of laser system that is used. For example, Fraxel Repair usually requires about 4 weeks for the skin...
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Skin Care Regimen After Laser Treatments
I typically recommend a customized skin care regimen for my patients after a laser treatment. Depending on which type of laser treatment is being performed, it is possible to have downtime during which period the skin is wounded, sensitive and needs to heal. My patients are told to avoid RetinA, Vitamin C or glycolic during that healing period and focus on bland emolliation, gentle cleansing and sun protection. Once the skin is healed, I encourage them to restart or initiate...
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