Retinoids around Dermaplaning

Pause retinoids 3–5 days before dermaplaning and 3–5 days after.

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Pause retinoids 3–5 days before dermaplaning and 3–5 days after.

how to use it. Stop 5 days before, restart 5 days after.

why it works. Retinoid-thinned stratum corneum increases scalpel abrasion risk.

Reviewed with 1 source on 2026-07-03.

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