Can a Retinoid Like Differin Be Used While Having Laser Genesis?

Question

I've had 1 session of laser genesis so far and i just started taking differin to reduce my acne and i was wondering if it will be bad if i keep taking it before i have the laser genesis. is there any precautions i should take?

Vivek Bansal, MD · Answer

Just stop several days before treatment; at least until you are not reddened any more. Thank you for your question and good luck with everything.

Melanie L. Petro, MD · Answer

Laser Genesis works very well for acne. I would definitely stop the Differin a week before- Retinoids make you more sensitive to light the laser is a light. Laser Genesis will probably work much better than the Differin for your acne anyway. Almost everyone loves this laser treatment and has very good results.

Grant Stevens, MD · Answer

We always recommend that any/all patients having laser treatments stop Retinoid products for a minimum of 72 hours prior to treatment as well as 72 hours after treatment. 

	Dr. Grant Stevens

Can a Retinoid Like Differin Be Used While Having Laser Genesis?

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