If you discontinue Tretinoin for a year, do you lose what you achieved at that point?

Dryness and flaking while using retinoid/tretinoin is a common experience for most. When using tretinoin, we usually recommend using a pea sized amount and allow for absorption before applying other skincare products. Follow with a cream that contains active ingredients like ceramides and fatty...

A downturned smile or permanent frown can be improved with a combination approach, including neuromodulators (such as Botox, Dysport, and Jeuveau), injectable fillers, and radiofrequency skin tightening treatments such as Thermage or Venus Legacy. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an...

Normally after three months of use your skin would have adjusted to the Retin-A and would no longer be peeling. I would make sure you're using it correctly and not using too much at one application. Allowing your skin to dry completely after cleansing before applying Retin-A can help with side...

Hello Sonson1973,Thank you so much for submitting your pictures. The underarm area can be quite troublesome for some people. I would recommend using Brightamax which is a skin brightening cream by ZO Medical. Brightamax uses encapsulated retinol and Vitamin C that work to brighten existing...

Melasma and age spots can be due to hormones, aging, sun exposure, thyroid dysfunction, and genetics. Treatments range from IPL to laser therapy; but pigmentation may recur if not complemented with topical creams to stabilize the pigment cells. I would suggest starting with Melarase...

If you are using retinoid creams, you may experience dryness and irritation that is commonly referred to as the ‘retinoid reaction.’ In our office, we recommend Elevase Moisture Booster to help reduce the dryness and to improve the skin’s natural moisture barrier function. Elevase contains ceram...