Can I Still Get Retin-A Cream on Prescription from my Doctor?

The raised area that you're now experiencing is actually perfectly normal for a scar that's 2 weeks old. Don't panic yet. During the normal process of scarring, the area will remain raised and firm for 6-8 weeks, then begin to settle down and flatten out. Retin-A does not typically help for...

Retin-A will cause noticeable improvement and true anti-aging effects if used as recommended with daily moisturizers and sunscreen. It makes the dermis thicker and less prone to wrinkle formation as well as reduce or reverse some of the pigment changes that are characteristic of aged skin.

Retin-A is an FDA approved acne medication in addtion to its rejeuvenating and lightening properties. Our office protocol is ideally to use of Retin-A topically for 6 weeks or longer prior to a chemical peel. It is an independent antiaging and preventative of spotty pigmentation afterwards....