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Should I Discontinue Tretinoin to Do IPL Laser Treatments For Hair Removal?

February 14, 2012
Asked By:Holland786

Dear, I am doing IPL Laser Treatment for unwanted body hair. I also have to use Tretinoin for stretch marks (0.05%). Is this safe together or do i have to stop few days or weeks before the IPL Laser Treatment? I do the IPL Laser Treatment for my whole body. Thank you.

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February 17, 2012

Answer: Tretinoin before laser

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Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
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February 17, 2012

Answer: Tretinoin before laser

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Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
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February 21, 2012

Answer: Retin-A and Tretinoin and lasers

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F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)
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February 21, 2012

Answer: Retin-A and Tretinoin and lasers

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F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)

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