The scarring is not a fresh scar. I would have to say its from over 4 yrs ago. Is this a safe product to be putting on this area? Im so afraid to apply it to this area is case it looks worse.
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February 14, 2011
Answer: Retin A does not make old acne scars worse
Retin A is a great treatment for slowing the signs of photoaging of the skin. On occasion when first using this cream, irritation, dryness, redness and scaling may occur. This resolve with time or with decreasing the amount applied or frequency. Occasionally, this irritation flares an acne break...
As long as your skin is alive and metabolically active, Retin-A can have beneficial effects on skin metabolism, exfoliation, softness, line or wrinkle reduction, and stimulation of collagen and elastic fiber growth. At advanced age, we all have cumulative sun damage, loss of collagen and...
If you have used tretinoin or Retin-A prior to surgery, Retin-A should be fine a week after Lasik surgery. Just make sure that you do not apply near the upper cheeks, under eye areas to minimize excessive eye dryness.
