Im using retinol from 3 months and now i made my first Ematrix treatment for shallow scars- what's the risk?

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I'm using retinol from 3 months and now i made my first Ematrix treatment for shallow scars ,but I didn't stop using retinol before the treatment & i read now that I should avoid retinol/retinoid creams 1weeks prior to an ematrix treatment. Im so afraid It will make a problem to my face ?? Also i was made moderate chemical peeling with jessner solution for pours but that for that i get shallow scars.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Retinoids can help stimulate collagen and helps exfoliate the skin. Although retinoids are useful adjuncts, they may cause hypersensitivity of the skin during RF treatments. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I recommend that patients stop Retin-A or retinoid products for 3 months before sublative or ablative procedures.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

This is just a company warning. I tell my patients to stop using Retinol - Vitamin A creams several days before, but stopping  the night before is fine. This is to ensure that the upper layers of your skin is intact and you do not have skin irritation when eMatrix is performed. You can recommence Vitamin A 5-8 days after eMatrix, depending on your skin sensitivity. CheersDr Davin LimLaser and aesthetic dermatologistBrisbane, Australia

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