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Can Retin-A Make Older Scars (Rolling Scars) on my Cheek Worse?

madison79Feb 12, 2011
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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Dr. Emily Altman, MD
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Answered on Feb 14, 2011
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Dr. Edward Lack, MD (retired)
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Answered on Feb 15, 2011
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