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Do I need to stop using retin a cream prior to IPL treament?

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Mange19Dec 11, 2013

Im thinking of having an IPL treatment to my face for skin pigmentation, but have been on retin a cream for about 6 months now. I've heard differing views on whether this is good or not for the skin in preparation for IPL, and wonder if i could end up doing some damage to my skin after IPL if i continue to use it?

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Dr. David W. Kim, MD
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