I have been using Tazorac for about 3 months now for blackheads and bigger pores on my chest and breasts, it's doing an amazing job,my skin is really oily there so tazorac definitely keeps it under control,now I ask my PS and just got an answer back from my out of town coordinator saying it was ok,however my Dermatologist says I should discontinued it,I'm getting married in January and will like to have great skin,but without risking anything in my surgery going wrong, any help?
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Answer: Tazorac on breasts for breast augmentation
Thank you for your question. I would avoid using the Tazorac on the area where you're gettting the Botox. You want to avoid any irritation on the treatment area(s). If you get any redness or irritation from Tazorac, then stop it 2-3 days before injection treatment. I hope this helps!
Topical retinoids, such as Tazorac, stimulate collagen production. This is one of the reasons they are used to treat fine line and for rejuvenation. It sounds like you are experiencing another common side effect--dryness. Be sure to use only a pea sized amount of the drug at bedtime and to...
Tazorac is a topical retinoid which can be an excellent choice in the treatment of acne. A common reported side effect of retinoid therapy is dryness and irriation. Generally it is advised that retinoid be applied sparing and only ONCE daily. This is likely the main problem...
