Will I Be Okay to Use Retin-A Micro One Day Prior to Fraxel Non-Ablative Laser Therapy for Acne Scars?

December 12, 2012
Asked By:JPC5015

If I stop using Retin A Micro 0.01% one day prior to my Fraxel Laser treatment which is non ablative, Is that safe to do so.?

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January 15, 2013

Answer: Retin-A prior to Fraxel Treatment..

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January 15, 2013

Answer: Retin-A prior to Fraxel Treatment..

September 1, 2015

Answer: Retin-A & Fraxel

September 1, 2015

Answer: Retin-A & Fraxel

November 29, 2016

Answer: Fraxel is great but I discontinue retinoids before treatment

November 29, 2016

Answer: Fraxel is great but I discontinue retinoids before treatment

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December 13, 2012

Answer: OK to use retin-a but ask your doctor doing your fraxel

December 13, 2012

Answer: OK to use retin-a but ask your doctor doing your fraxel

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November 19, 2015

Answer: Avoid Retin-A for 1 week prior to laser therapy

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November 19, 2015

Answer: Avoid Retin-A for 1 week prior to laser therapy

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