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How Long to Wait for Laser Spot Removal After Using AHA Cream?

Laser spot removal I want to undergo laser treatment for pigmentation removal, but I have recently been using a spot treatment cream (Happiness) that contains tretinoin (A acid). How long should I wait before I can have the laser treatment? Thank you.


Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
There is no absolute correlation between the use of topical retinoids (A acid) and laser treatments. Theoretically, the effects of retinoids diminish approximately one week after discontinuation. Therefore, it is advisable to space the two treatments at least one week apart for s...

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