Laser Genesis Q&A
68%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers
that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not.
See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings
or Add Your Review
View Before and Afters
Average Laser Genesis Cost: $626
Learn about Laser Genesis
124 people and 20 doctors are talking about Laser Genesis
Get Free Email Updates
Can a Retinoid Like Differin Be Used While Having Laser Genesis?
asked 1 year ago by jeff from aus in Brisbane, 04
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
Question viewed 501 times
Tags: acne, combination, retinoids, risk
I've had 1 session of laser genesis so far and i just started taking differin to reduce my acne and i was wondering if it will be bad if i keep taking it before i have the laser genesis. is there any precautions i should take?
4 answers to Can a Retinoid Like Differin Be Used While Having Laser Genesis?
+2
Laser Genesis Pre-Treatment Instructions
For best results, please follow these pre‐treatment instructions:
If possible please do not wear makeup to your treatment. Shave area to be treated if
applicable. A prep fee will be charged for clients who arrive unshaved.
Avoid sun exposure and artificial tanning (light based or sunless tanning products) in
treatment area for 4 weeks prior to treatment. Use a daily sunscreen with a SPF of at
least 30.
Avoid any irritants to your skin, such as any products...
more
Temp Patterson, MD
Burley Facial Plastic Surgeon
Burley Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1
Laser Genesis
Just stop several days before treatment; at least until you are not reddened any more. Thank you for your question and good luck with everything.
Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon
Danville Plastic Surgeon
+1
Laser Genesis works for acne
Laser Genesis works very well for acne. I would definitely stop the Differin a week before- Retinoids make you more sensitive to light the laser is a light. Laser Genesis will probably work much better than the Differin for your acne anyway. Almost everyone loves this laser treatment and has very good results.
Melanie L. Petro, MD
Alabama Facial Plastic Surgeon
Alabama Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1
Laser Genesis and Retinoids
We always recommend that any/all patients having laser treatments stop Retinoid products for a minimum of 72 hours prior to treatment as well as 72 hours after treatment.
Dr. Grant Stevens
