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The eyelid skin is very thin and easy to get irritated with retinoids.If retin-A is too strong or irritating, consider using a mild retinoid cream may be best. Read about Retinoids on Retinoids 101 (see link below)As well, use wide spectrum UV protection with SPF like Spectrase.BestH Karamanoukian MD FACS
Thanks for your question. If you don't use any more retin-a on the upper eyelids, the burning will eventually stop and things will be fine. The upper eyelid skin is far to delicate to tolerate most retinoids. We do recommend using it two to three times per week on the rest of the face, and may increase the frequency of use if you are not too dry or peeling, or live in a more humid environment. You might put some gentle, unscented cream moisturizer on the eyelids, or even plain Vaseline for a day to two to help them heal.Best of luck!
Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...
12 days out from a fat grafting procedure, the use of Retin-A should not affect the results of the fat grafting, especially in a long time user. Squeezing pimples could affect the results of the fat grafting to the face. The pressure and trauma could harm or even prevent the survival of the...
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