I think using retin a is essential to be part of your scar treatment. It is not effective alone and helps remodel and improve scars. I would also consider using microneedling, filler, PRP, TCA Cross, Infini, and possibly laser resurfacing.
I often advise my patients to do something similar to what your are doing. The key with retin A is consistency over time, not such much getting to a high dose fast. For example using a low dose every night is better than using a high dose once a week. It's sticking to it that...
Retinoids do not affect your growth. I wonder if someone said this because they are not recommended in pregnancy, and Accutane, a completely different and much stronger oral Vitamin A derivative, can cause fetal deformities if taken in pregnancy. The worst you could expect would be dry or pi...
