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.
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EMatrix is a form of RF or RadioFrequency, and if used in the correct manner, will not cause any damage to melanin and increase darkness (hyperpigmentation). The machine has been in use for the past 4 years, so results are dependent on both patient selection, but most importantly the user. Our...
Every Specialist will have their own regime, I am only sharing you my way of doing things-1. Steroid applied once off by our staff, mixed with antibacterial ointment2. Wash face twice a day with cetaphil. Stay out of sun for 2 weeks.3. Moisturise with bland moisturiser 2-3 times a day till the...
This can happen with eMatrix especially if you have sensitive or dry skin, or if the treatment level is very high. Easy to fix- exclude infection, swabs if needed, and moderate potents CS ointment for 2 days under occlusion. Your treating doctor can prescribe. All the best, Dr Davin S. Lim
