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Can a Retinoid Like Differin Be Used While Having Laser Genesis?
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?
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jeff from aus
in Brisbane, 04
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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...
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Burley Facial Plastic Surgeon
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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.
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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.
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Laser Genesis and Retinoids
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