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2 Months Post-op + Retin-A

Retin a for Two Months and No Effect?

Hi i have been on retin a for two months. but have not seen improvement on my skin. but not seen any terrible side effects people experience. does...

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Can Retin A Interfere with Collagen Production from a Total Fraxel 2-3 Months After?

Although my doctor says it is ok to use Retin A 2 months after my total fraxel, I read on an internet site that it could interfere with the collagen...

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Generous Face, Arm Applications of Retin-A 0.1% Causing Very Blurry Vision?

For 2mo I've been using this only. 2 times daily liberally all over the face neck arms as prescribed (to help even out severe skin tone issue). Just...

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When Can I Start Using Retinoids After CO2 Laser Resurfacing?

I had CO2 laser resurfacing 70 days ago on 2 small areas: quarter size area of my upper right cheek and 2 quarter size areas on my left cheek. I was...

Retin-A Combined With A Boots Scar Serum and Laser Vein Treatment?

I've two questions about Retin-A, i have been using it for seven weeks and having good results, but before i started using it i was using a boots scar...

Retinol Problems? Blotchy Skin After 2 Months?

I started using a 1% retinol about two months ago. Initially, my skin looked awesome, then about a few weeks later, my skin got really bad. I now have...

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