Doctor says Rub RetinA on stomach to tighten Skin. Does this really work after Liposuction?

March 6, 2014
Asked By:John Hermosa in Hermosa Beach, California

My sister had lipo on stomach and has a little loose skin. Her plastic Surgeon said to put Retin A on it to tighten skin like it does your face. Any truth to this before I buy buckets of RetinA?

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March 9, 2014

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March 9, 2014

Answer: Retin A To Tighten Skin Post Lipo -- Fact or Fiction?

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 9, 2014

Answer: Retin A To Tighten Skin Post Lipo -- Fact or Fiction?

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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Answer: RetinA and tightening skin on abdomen

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