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How Long After Fraxel Repair Can I Start Using Retin-A

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Had Fraxel Repair 3 weeks ago. Will Retin-A help with the collagen rebuilding process? Also how long after my treatment should I wait to start using Retin-A? (I have the 0.025 %).

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