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Retin-A and Botox Safe After Rhinoplasty? 13 answers

I had Rhinoplasty at the end of August this year and would like to start using Retin-A cream on my face, and also have Botox for upper face and crows...

Does Retin-A Really Work for Acne Scars? 9 answers

Will Retin-A really improve the appearance of acne scars and discoloration?

acne scars

What is the Ideal Age to Start Using Retinol-containing Products? 8 answers

I am 27 and smoke moderately.

skin care wrinkles

Can I Use Retin-A Every Night? 8 answers

Can I Use Retin-A Every Night?

frequency

Moisturizer with Retin-A - Apply Which First? 7 answers

The Retin-A package insert instructs patients to allow 15-30 mins between washing face and applying the cream. Due to dryness/irritation caused by the...

combination moisturizer

Can Retin A or Renova Be Used on the Chest and Neck? 6 answers

I am using Retin A micro gel .04% on my face for the last two weeks. I have much sun damage on my face and neck as well from years of outdoor...

chest neck

What is a Milder Alternative to Retin A? 6 answers

I have fair skin with rosacea (pretty much under control with Metrogel). I am looking for something to reverse sun damage and make my skin look...

sensitive sun damage

Can I Apply Retin-a Gel on My Nose? 6 answers

I have some blackheads and white head on the 2 corner of my nose..im wondering if you can apply retin a on there?

gel nose

Should I Start with the Lowest Dose of Retin A if I Have Never Used It Before? 6 answers

Which percentage is the lowest dose of Retin A? 0.25, 0.05,or .1?

amount dosage

Lip Augmentation with Retin-A? 6 answers

Hello, I'm a 23 year old male with small lips; my upper and lower lips are thin and lack volume. I want a slight, natural increase in my lip...

age 18-24 lips male

Can Retin-A or Hydroquinone Be Used on the Eyelids? 5 answers

Can you use Retin-A and/or Hydroquinone on the eyelids? What should you do if you experience severe dryness?

dry skin eyelids hydroquinone side effects

Does Retin A Need Refrigeration 5 answers

temperature

Retin-A to Improve Loose, Crepey Eyelid Skin? 4 answers

Can you use Retin A on your eyelids? Will it improve the texture of loose crepey eyelid skin? I use it on my face and tolerate it very well -- no...

crepey skin eyelids loose skin texture

How Do I Get Retin A? 4 answers

Where/how do I get Retin A?

Is It Safe to Use Retin A Under the Eyes? 4 answers

I am 38 and have small wrinkles and lines under my eyes. I have been using Retin A 0.05% on my face for 6 months with very good results but I have...

age 35-44 safety under eyes

Will Starting Retinol at Age 29 Prevent Lines and Wrinkles? 4 answers

I don't smoke, and I'm happy with how my skin looks now. But if Retinol helps prevents the lines/wrinkles of the future, I'll use it now....

age 25-34 lines skin skin tone wrinkles

Obagi, Retin-A and Facial Plastic Surgery? 4 answers

I am scheduled for face, neck and eyelids surgery next Wednesday, February 10. Is it advisable to do the Obagi skin care program with Retin-A before...

eyelids face neck skin care supplements

Retin-A (.1%) and Aczone Gel at Night? 4 answers

Went to my derm today for my acne..currently taking soladyn and retin a at night. But she uped my strength to .1% and prescribed Acezone topical gel...

Aczone combination

If I MUST Go into the Sun, How Long Should One Stop Using Retin-A Beforehand? 4 answers

I am due to head out to Southern Africa at the height of their summer in 2011 and I will do my best to stay out of direct sunlight and wear...

face

Can Tretinoin or Retin-A Correct Nasolabial Fold Lines? 4 answers

nasolabial folds tretinoin

Will Retin-A Get Rid of my Fine Lines? 4 answers

Yes, I will be using Retin a for my fine lines. I have heard many different things. First, fine lines will dissapear, fine lines will be improved. I...

age 25-34 fine lines results

Is There a Certain Age when Starting Retin A Would No Longer Be Helpful? 4 answers

face

Retinol-A - Is It Safe? 4 answers

Hi i hope you can answer my question about retino a is that the same as retin a? with same substances? and is it safe to use?

safety

Can I Use Retin-A in Conjunction with Sculptra 4 answers

I plan to start a programme of sculptra in two weeks time. Can I use Retin A in conjunction with sculptra. If so should I wait until I see the effects...

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How Do I Apply Retin-A? 4 answers

application

Skin Peels or Laser Treatments While Using Retin-A 3 answers

I am age 39. I have been on Retin-A micro gel O.1% for about 6 months, applied every other night. I just started minocyc. antibiotic for breakouts on...

age 35-44

Long Term Retin-A Use Recommended? 3 answers

Do plastic surgeons recommend the long term regular use of Retin-A for those who desire an anti-aging effect for facial skin?

anti-aging face plastic surgeon skin

Retin-A for Crows Feet? 3 answers

Can Retin-A help minimize or get rid of crows feet?

crows feet

Will Results from Retin-A for Wrinkles Be Noticeable? 3 answers

My doctor prescribed Retin-a, vitamin C cream and sunscreen. I'm 31 and my main issue is the crepey skin on my cheeks when I smile. The doctor says is...

age 25-34 cheeks cream crepey skin skin smile sun damage sunscreen wrinkles

Continue Using Expired Retin-A? 3 answers

I have a (very expensive) tube of Retin-A that expired about two months ago. When I use it, I don't get any peeling or redness, but I haven't been...

peeling redness

Topical Retinoids During Pregnancy 3 answers

I have been using a high potency retinoid cream called Green Cream for 3 years now. I am in my early weeks of pregnancy and am concerned that there is...

pregnancy safety

Can You Use Retin-A in Combination with a Daytime AHA/glycolic Acid Moisturiser? 3 answers

Is this overkill? I have prescribed this regime by a dermatologist, but am concerned about reaching Hayflick's limit. Should I be concerned? I...

Is It Okay to Use 0.1 Percent Retin-A As Anti-aging Treatment? 3 answers

Hi, I just started using Retin-A 0.1% as an anti-aging treatment my skin feels fine--no burning, etc. On other sites they say, 0.025% Retin-A is for...

acne anti-aging results

Dry Crepey Neck Skin: Can Retin A Help? Can Anything Help? 3 answers

I'm a little worried about using retin A on my neck 'cause I don't want spottines to occur there and I have to be so careful with sun...

crepey skin dry female neck

Can Retin-A Reduce the Appearance of Stretch Marks on the Belly? 3 answers

Im 24 yrs old and have stretch marks on my belly after pregnancy and they are a white color now. Someone told me Retin-A might help reduce the...

after pregnancy age 18-24 belly female stretch marks white

Can Retin-A (Tretinoin) 0.01 Gel Help w/ Wrinkles and Sunspots? 3 answers

Ive just recently got the retin a o.o1 tretinoin gel for my acne scars but was wondering would it be possible to use this on my face as i have a few...

gel sun spots tretinoin wrinkles

Retin A Before and After Fraxel Repair? 3 answers

How exactly in terms of benefits does Retin-A help as PRE-treatment for Fraxel Repair and what does it do as POST treatment? What is the treatment...

Is Retin-A Micro As Useful for Wrinkles As Other Retin-A Products? 3 answers

comparison wrinkles

What is Retin A? 3 answers

Can Retin-A Thicken Nasal Skin? 3 answers

Is It Safe to Put Retin-A on a Patch of (1 Yr. Post-op) Thinned Nasal Skin to Thicken It?

nose skin thicken

Can Retin-A Make the Skin Prone to Scarring? 3 answers

There are some people on chat forums who are sure that retin-A caused their skin to scar, or made their skin prone to scarring. Is there any evidence...

scar

Can I Apply Moisturizer After Applying Retin-A-Micro .04% ? 3 answers

I've read conflicting reports that it can deactivate the medicine. Is it ok to moisturize with Micro after application ?

after moisturizer

Retin-A Alternatives for Ethnic Skin? 3 answers

I am a female with Syrian-Japanese descent. I cannot use Retin-A for post laser procedures because the topical cream makes my skin yellow and...

alternative ethnic

Retin-a and Injectable Fillers 3 answers

I read a few times using stuff before fillers could cause a reaction, rash, etc to the skin as it is "irritated". I have 3 important...

combination filler

Can Retin-A Fade Freckles? 3 answers

What effect will it have on freckles and whiteheads/ blackheads?

blackheads fade freckles whiteheads

How Do You Inc Retin-a into Avg Anti Aging Nightly Routine Including 5 & 10% AHA Trtmts? 3 answers

AHA protocol skin care

Directions for the Application of Retin-A? 3 answers

I am going to purchase RetinA in Cozumel. What are the most common directions given for the daily application?

application

Retin-A at 22? 3 answers

Hi! I'm 22 years old, and a non smoker, but I have deep dark circles under my eyes as well as fine lines and deepening wrinkles. They worry me a...

age 18-24 candidate dark circles sun spots

Is Applying Retin-A Once a Night Too Much for the Skin? 3 answers

I have heard that using Retin-A too often will eventually thin the skin.

damage frequency

How Soon Can I Use Retin-A on my Nose After Having Open Rhinoplasty and Nasal Tip Plasty? 3 answers

How Soon Can I Use Retin-A on my Nose After Having Open Rhinoplasty and Nasal Tip Plasty?

timing

Retin-A for Thin Eye Lid Skin and Dark Circles? 3 answers

Ive had dark circles since i could remeber. There a purple green color and I could see my veins, so I know for sure that its thin eye lid skin. One...

candidate dark circles under eyes

Can Retin-A Give a Facelift Effect if Used Long Term? 2 answers

Does Retin-A have a Facelift effect if used long term? Does Retin-A improve skin collagen production?

Retin-A Effectiveness Differ by Brands? 2 answers

Are there any brands of Retin-A better than others with regard to the effectiveness?

What is the Most Effective Strength for Topical Retin-a? 2 answers

I use 0.05% tetinoin cream which I'm told is the generic version of Retin-a. It works great on wrinkles and discoloration but I need something...

discoloration wrinkles

How Much Does Retin-A Cost? 2 answers

costs price

How Effective is Retin-A Alone? 2 answers

I am an African American, 45 years old, and have excessively oily and sensitive facial skin. I have researched Accutane, Retin-A and even Diane 35....

acne

Why Does Retin-A Cream Contain Isopropyl Myristate? 2 answers

Why do they put a highly comedogenic ingredient in an acne treatment? Won't this clog the pores and cause further breakouts?

acne comedogenic

Did Retin-A Cause my Chin to Hang? 2 answers

I used Retin-A (.05%) on my neck for about 2 1/2 months and then noticed under my chin is starting to "hang" and shrivels up into my neck...

chin dry skin

Will Retin-A Help Raised Scar in a Wound? 2 answers

I had a eyebrow laceration 2 weeks ago which was minimally repaired in the ER. It now has a raised, thickened area for which the dermatologist I saw...

eyebrows raised scar

Does Using Retin-A Reduce the Effectiveness of Birth Control Pills? 2 answers

I am on birth control pills but my pimples still keep appearing. I want to try using Retin-A since when I used it before (without the pills), it...

Botox and Retin-A ... Use at the Same Time? 2 answers

I'm 30 and recently just had my first Botox injections to the glabella and forehead. I was using Retin-A (.025%) a few times a week before for...

combination

Can Retin-A Make Older Scars (Rolling Scars) on my Cheek Worse? 2 answers

The scarring is not a fresh scar. I would have to say its from over 4 yrs ago. Is this a safe product to be putting on this area? Im so afraid to...

cheeks rolling scar scar

Is Retin-A Micro Gel As Good As the Normal Gel for Collagen? 2 answers

Is Retin-A Micro Gel as good as the normal gel for stimulating collagen and is there any major difference between the strengths in terms of results...

collagen

If I Use Retin-a at Night, Must I Wash my Face with a Cleanser in the AM? 2 answers

wash

Can I Use Retin-A and Aquafor Together? 2 answers

Can I use Aquafor 30 minutes after applying retin a at night. My skin is very dry. Would that affect the results?

Can Retin A Be Used with Weekly Salicylic Acid Peels & Microdermabrasion Peels? 2 answers

combination safety

Retin Micro vs the Cream 2 answers

Does retin a miicro work just as well as the cream? I know its the same ingredient and less irritating but if that weree the case, why does every1 use...

comparison cream

22, Too Young to Start Preventing Wrinkles with Retin-a? 2 answers

I am 22 and I am concerned about skin ageing since i spent alot of time in the sun without sun protection as a teen. That's why I want to start...

age 18-24 candidate prevention

Can I Take "One a Day Multi-vitamin for Him" While Im Using Retin A? 2 answers

male vitamins

Antibiotics + Obagi & Retin-A Before a Surgical Procedure or Fillers? 2 answers

I have dental work coming up and currently a mild bladder infection. I will be using antibiotics for both, (clindimycin & something for the...

antibiotic combination

Is Retin-A Going to Help with my Crow Feet? 2 answers

I'm 22 years old and have very fair skin. I didn't use to wear sunglasses or use sunscreen when I was a teen. Now I have wrinkles around my...

candidate crows feet

When Do I Stop Treatment with Retin A? How Long Can I Use It For? 2 answers

Please can you advise me on the above. Thanks

longevity

What are Potential Problems While Using Retin-A? 2 answers

I've read that Retin-A or other forms of tretinoin cream when applied to the face can cause "skin cancer" or other undesirable results....

risk safety side effects

Can Retin a Be Applied Only on the Acne Scars & Not on the Whole Face? 2 answers

application placement

Would a Series of GA Peels Be Recommended for a 57 Year Old? 2 answers

...who has been using Retin-A (0.1%) for about 14 years now? I don't use it every night, but probably about 3-4x/wk. I also take Triamterene...

age 55-64 candidate

Synergy of Retin-A with Other Procedures? 2 answers

Is Retin-A especially synergistic with any particular skin procedure, e.g. microdermabrasion, TCA chemical peel?

combination options

Can Retin-A Clear Dark Marks and Even out Discoloration? 2 answers

Can Retin-A Clear Dark Marks and Even out Discoloration?

candidate dark spots uneven skin tone

Is It Necessary to Use Name Brand Retin-A to Achieve Results? 2 answers

alternative options

Wrinkles Around Eyes After Retin-A? 1 answer

Why does Retin-A make wrinkles around the eyes worse in the first few weeks of use? I have heard from a cosmetic surgery nurse that it is because it...

eyes wrinkles

Retin-A Gel Vs Cream for Aging Skin? 1 answer

I go to my dermatologist in 2 weeks. I have been using Tretinoin Cream (.05% Obagi) on my face to improve overall skin quality - texture, very fine...

comparison cream gel tretinoin

Can Retin-A Thin the Skin? 1 answer

Hi. I have been using Retin-A for almost one year now, with the hope it would help with my uneven skin tone and blemishes. I heard Retin-A thins the...

age 18-24 blemishes forehead skin skin tone thin

Can Retin-A Cream Tighten Sagging Face? 1 answer

sagging skin

Retin-A Micro for Shallowly Indented Pimple Scars? 1 answer

Hello, I have shallow indents in my skin from pimples. Will Retin-A Micro help to soften them? If not, what OTC products should I try to use before I...

acne scars dents pimples scar skin

Can the Use of Retinoids Cause Skin Cells to Reach Hayflick's Limit? 1 answer

My concern is that through the continued use of retinoids and the resulting stimulation of cell renewal, skin cells would eventually reach Hayflick's...

Tretinoin Cream to Treat Pimple Scars on Butt? 1 answer

I have some spots on my bottom from pimples I usually get every month. Can I use Tretinoin cream to get rid of them?

acne scars buttocks pimples

Using Retin-A with Thermage or IPL? 1 answer

Do I have to quit Retin A before Thermage or IPL? Can I start using it immediately afterward?

Recommended Retin-A Regimen for Collagen Production? 1 answer

I have been using it in 6 week periods, applying in the evenings, getting peeling of the skin, then when the pealing stops I will give it a rest for a...

collagen hormones

Chemical Peels and Retin-A to Get Rid of Freckles? 1 answer

I have freckles on my face and recently went to a dermatologist who recommended the following treatments: Aclaro PD morning and night, along with...

face freckles

Can Retin-A Help with Indented Scar? 1 answer

My daughter walked into a tree branch and scraped her forehead. The scratch was not deep or wide. I put Mupirocin on it. My concern now is that she...

accident age 17 or under depressed female forehead scar

Will Using Retin-A Lighten a Skin Tan? 1 answer

If I have a tan and am using Retin-A. Will it make my tan fade away quicker than normal?

face lighten skin tanning

Retin A or Other Cream to Help with Fordyce's Spots? 1 answer

There are some small white spots on the top front lip (under the skin). On both corners of the top lip I have many small white "dots" in...

Fordyce spots lips skin

Retin A Mixed with Eldoquin for a Chemical Peel? 1 answer

I have heard that you can mix Retin A with eldoquin and use it on daily basis as a chemical peel agent. Is this recommended? Are there any side effects?

side effects

Will Retin-A Also Help with Wrinkles? 1 answer

Will Retin-A that was prescribed for my acne, also help with wrinkle?

acne wrinkles

Retinol Treatment Before Pregnancy? 1 answer

I am using three-retinol treatment and want to became pregnant soon. I have purchased a retinol product with high concentration of it (retinol,...

female pregnancy safety

Prescription for Retinoic Acid for Premature Skin Aging? 1 answer

Can I get a prescription for Retinoic Acid and if so what strength?What percentage is recommended for prematurely aged skin? I only have moderate fine...

Retin-A for PIH and Pimples on Bi-racial Skin? 1 answer

Hello. I am bi-racial Black and White with a yellowish complexion. Up until this past year, I've never experienced anything more than a pimple here...

face hyperpigmentation pimples prevention skin

Which Retin-A Tretinoin Would Be Best to Treat Fordyce Spots on my Penis? 1 answer

I have fordyce spots on the shaft and foreskin of my penis. I have read online that tretinoin works in getting rid of fordyce spots. First off would...

Fordyce spots male penis

Retin-A for Body Scars Due to Excessive Picking? 1 answer

I have an anxiety issue where I subconsciously pick at wounds until they scar horribly. I was told that Retin-A cream is good for scars. I already...

body scar

Alternative Treatment to Retin-A While Pregnant? 1 answer

pregnancy

Will Retin-A Thicken Upper Eyelid Skin? 1 answer

Does Retin-A 0.01% gel help thickening and plumping upper eyelid thin skin? My eyelids recently have got so thin, that I can see the enlarged veins...

acne scars pitted thicken thin skin upper eyelids

Will Retin-A Clear Facial Burn by Harsh Cream? 1 answer

Can I use Retin-A to clear greenish burn caused by harsh cream? I reside in Nigeria. Are there any Retin-A distributors here?

burn face

Is It Safe to Use AHA 8% Gel and BHA 2% Liquid at the Same Time? 1 answer

I use 8%AHA twice a week at night and 2% BHA 5 nights a week to help keep my skin clear. I am 42 y/o female with fair and sensitive skin with...

age 35-44 face female

Can I Treat my PIH with Retin-A/Hydroquinone While I'm Still Using Benzol Peroxide? 1 answer

I recently received some great answers from doctors on this site about how to treat my PIH. I have decided that a combination of glycolic peels and...

acne combination costs female

Can I Use Retin-A with Fresh Scars? 1 answer

I have facial scars resulting from my dog pulling down onto a gravel driveway. The wounds are healed and I'm wondering if it's safe to resume...

scar

Can I Use Retin-a Micro & Palovia (Fractional Laser for Home Use)? 1 answer

Hello, Can I use Retin-A Micro under eyes while I am on maintenance treatment of Palovia? Thank you.

at-home combination risk

Which Retin A Product Should I Buy? 1 answer

I'm interested in other experiences with Retin A. Did you follow a specific diet? how old were you? (I'm 18, is that too young? and at the...

comparison product purchase

Can I be on doxycycline while going through other treatments? 1 answer

Can I be on doxycycline and/or use Retin A while being treated by the Aramis Laser and the Gentle Waves Photomodulation or are there scarring or other...

face

What Will Happen if I Completely Avoid the Sun for Three Years and Use Retin-A for Discoloration? 1 answer

I am 21 years of age,, if i use aha 10% lotion on my body and use retin a on face and hide from sun completly for atleast 3-4 years what will happen...

age 18-24 sun protection

Is the Retin-A You Buy Online the Real Deal? 1 answer

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Is Retin-a After Lasik Okay? 1 answer

Hi, I am a patient who recently got Lasik surgery (4 days ago). I am also prescribed retin-A to control skin blemishes and acne, which I have been...

safety treatment

Canadian Pharmacy for Retin-a 1 answer

Dear Doctors, I am currently using retin a micro and like the results. However, it is very expensive. Is it safe to have my pharmacy send the...

online pharmacy safety

Does Retin-a Increase Photoaging? 1 answer

I'm 22, starting an anti-ageing/smoothing routine, already using sunscreen. I want to use retin-a, but I'm confused about the way it works, a...

premature aging risk side effects

Should I Switch my Cleansing Regimen with Retin-A and Aczone? 1 answer

My dermatologist prescribed aczone 2xday and retin-A at night. I currently use mary kay deep cleanser, toner, and oil control lotion in the am and pm....

oily skin recommendation regimen skin care

Going on a Sunny Trip - Should I Discontinue Retin-A for Acne? 1 answer

What to use instead of Retin-A in a 21/d sunny trip after 1/m using RetinA to prevent acne? I have been using a mixture of RetinA and Eldoquin for 1...