I used retinol befor E matrix treatment, will this affect or hurt my face?

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Befor month and half i made a moderate chemical peeling to reduces the pores in my face and used retionol for 2 months ,but my face become worst and appeared simple scars on my face from chemical peeling ,so I make E matrix treatment to solve this problem ,but I didnt stopped retinols befor the E matrix treatment, I find that I should avoided retinols/retinoid Prior 7 days from E matrix treatment,so Im in the day 3 after my first treatment is that will affected or hurt my face ??

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Retinoids can help improve some types of cosmetic skin problems. If you are going to undergo Ematrix, skin sensitizing retinoids may be discontinued. After treatment, a combination of skin lighteners such as Melarase creams and retinoids can be continued once the skin has healed. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I recommend that you stop retinol for 3 months before sublative treatments. This has been a policy in my practice. I hope this helps.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

You have got it! Stop any retinol topically before the eMatrix treatment to reduce irritation. Then recommence 4-6 days after. Start slow, then increase. All the best. Video in the reference reviews eMatrix and what it is best used for. Dr Davin LimBrisbane, Australia.

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