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How long should I stop using Retin-A before a TCA peel or microneedling?

MikeinAtlSep 21, 2020
I’ve been using Retin-A for a few weeks now and am considering a TCA peel or microneedling

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Dr. Anshul Gambhir, MD
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Answered on Sep 24, 2020
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Dr. Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Sep 23, 2020
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Jason Emer, MD

Never ever apply TCA at home nor 50% on the body. that is dangerous and will for sure cause hyperpigmentation. emeragecosmetics cosmelan or enlighten peels, restorsea 10x, vivatia foam, and phyto plus (see link) should all be used in this area regularly. you will always have to do treatments...

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You should NOT be doing at home TCA pees. mask peels like cosmelan and enlighten are more safe and give huge improvements. at home peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify along with dermarolling (MTS roller with anteage MD ampules weekly from emeragecosmetics.com see eye rolling package for w...

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Pretty much all peels can be used in pregnancy although some people say not to use salicylic acid or retinol.  while try to concieve there should be not issues but I find that cosmelan or enlighten peels do more than TCA/glycolic and these can be done at home (see link to emeragecosmetics.com)....

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