How soon can I start using Retinol cream after lower face lift?

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I was not regularly using any Vitamin A products prior to lift but would like to start. The product is Environ brand, Skin EssentiA - lowest dose. When is it safe to begin a new anti-aging regimen?

P. Daniel Ward, MD · Answer

Dear Bunnyluvr,Thank you for your question. The question of when to begin using Retinol after your Facelift is best left to your Surgeon. I usually have my patients wait a minimum of 2-4 weeks before beginning to use any Retinol products.Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns!Sincerely,Dr. P Daniel Ward

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

Probably it is safe to start using it after 3 to 4 weeks, I like to see how my patients are healing first. Best to check with your surgeon. Good luck.

Raymond E. Lee, MD · Answer

I would recommend waiting about 4 weeks but would wait to hear it from you surgeon to make sure your healing is far enough along to be safe to start.

Foad Nahai, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions.  Once all of your wounds have healed and are stable, usually about 3 weeks post-operatively, you can begin using retinol cream unless you also had a facial peel during surgery.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Unless you have had a facial peel or laser at the time of your facelift, you can resume Retin-A at 3 weeks post op.  Confirm this with your surgeon.

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