Tri-Luma

[Anonymous]

I saw my wonderful dermatologist, Dr. Fuchs today. I asked for a prescription for Retin-A, as Retin-A is actually the only treatment that has been PROVEN to help with wrinkles and elasticity. I also said I wanted Tri-Luma, which is supposed to be very good for hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. Tri-Luma is also a prescription drug, but he sells it at his office. anyway, he gave my face a good look and told me that i should only use the Tri-Luma because Tri-Luma has Retin-A in it and i do not need both. i've checked the ingredients and yes, it has .5 mgs of tretonin (Retin-A). Retin-A comes in two strengths: .5 mgs. and 1 mg. i took his advice and bought the Tri-Luma, which is expensive but proven to work.

then i got home and did some internet research. most of it says that Tri-Luma is great for hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. but they said it was not a wrinkle cream. some sites did suggest what it was also a wrinkle cream, but they seemed less credible. i mean, if you do the math, dr. fuchs should be right: if Tri-Luma has .5 mgs of Retin-A in it, then i do not also need to use another .5 mgs of Retin-A.

my question: has anyone else tried Tri-Luma? what do you think about it? do you use Retin-A also?

[Anonymous]

bump . . . anybody?

[Anonymous]

I don't know, but are you the same poster who likes Dr. F for Restalyne (sp?)? If so, I'm the ground down OP from the other thread, and we need to go have lunch and drinks. We've got a lot in common.

On your question, I would be inclined to try the Tri-Luma and if it's not doing it for you the go back and get the extra .5. Sounds like your guy Fuchs knows what he is doing. May be time for me to switch - how long is his wait list for new patients?

[Anonymous]

Yu, 4 months. He's just that good. But if you use my name he would see you within a week, I bet. Hmmmm. How to remain anonymous and identifiable at the same time. Quite a conundrum. And yes, I am the Restalyne poster. I dream of Restalyne. Of which thread are you the OP?

[Anonymous]

I've used Tri-Luma and have been very happy with the results. It does contain Retin-A, so that is all you need at night. It helps both hyperpigmentation and wrinkles. Be prepared for a little peeling, but it gives a nice glow. I have heard that you should not used it for more than six weeks because it contains a mild steriod. I am not sure, though, if there is any truth to that claim.