Tretinoin gel 0.05 after PicoSure Focus laser treatment. (Photo)

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Is it safe to use Tretinoin 0.05 gel after PicoSure Focus Laser treatment? I had the first one done 2 days ago and signed up for two more treatments 4-5 weeks apart. Thank you!

Brian K. Machida, MD, FACS · Answer

Its important to ask your doctor about this.  I usually avoid Tretinoin or retinols during the treatment with Picosure.  Hydroquinone however is safe to use but ask your doctor.

Lichun (Li) Huo, MD · Answer

Hi!  I advise my patients to avoid all retin-a, tretinoin, renova, etc. (basically all vit A derivatives being called different things) for a week BEFORE the Pico and a week AFTER the PicoSure laser treatment.
However, you should discuss this question with the provider who's performing your PicoSure treatments.
Best,
Dr. Huo

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Titrate the dose accordingly. Your Dermatologist will guide you as to when to restart the gel. If I am performing off label Pico treatments, I tell my patients not to use potential irritants, including Tretinoin for 2-4 days, depending on the treatment parameters. Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

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