Retinol vs Retinaldehyde

I'm back!! Its been a while but I'm so happy to be back on YouTube! When deciding between a Retinol and Retinaldehyde it largely comes down to patient preference. Both retinoids are considered cosmeceuticals and are therefore lacking in many sound scientific studies that their retinoic acid derivatives like Tretinoin may have. The answer is to find which one works best for you. Also remember that both Retinol and Retinaldehyde are highly dependent on their formulation and the vehicle delivery systems that they are engineered with. Your skin may prefer one, or the other, or both!

I earned my Medical Degree from UC Irvine and completed my residency in Dermatology at UCLA. Upon completing my residency, I joined the full-time faculty at UCLA as a Clinical Instructor and Professor in Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. I then went on to complete advanced fellowship training in Dermatologic Surgery at UC Davis and Cosmetic Dermatology at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Northern California with world-renowned expert, Dr. Suzanne Kilmer. After fellowship, I was appointed the Director of Dermatologic Surgery at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of Northern California where I remained active in clinical trials and have been on the forefront of the latest advances in aesthetics and dermatology. As an Orange County native, I love the SoCal community and currently enjoy being a Dermatologist in Newport Beach, CA.

My areas of expertise include cosmetic dermatology with a focus on injectable neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin), as well as dermal fillers (Juvederm, Voluma, Volbella, Vollure, Sculptra, Restylane, Belotero, and Radiesse). In addition, I travel nationally and internationally where I teach other physicians injection techniques and about the latest advances in dermatology. I am highly-trained in the use of lasers and energy-based devices to treat all aspects of photoaging, including fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity, brown spots and facial vessels. I offer a comprehensive approach to body contouring with the use of minimally-invasive procedures. In addition, I specialize in Dermatologic Surgery including Mohs micrographic surgery, blepharoplasty, skin cancer excisions, sclerotherapy, surgical earlobe repair and cosmetic tattoo excisions.

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[dianejoa]

I’m so glad you mentioned on IG that you had a new video on YouTube. Your video didn’t pop into my feed so I looked it up. Great video😊

[edwardcamarena]

That’s my doctor! 😃 Good morning from Turkey Dr K! My skin is looking/ feeling 1M times better now; thanks! You’re the best! Have a wonder new year, thanks for the content, and see you in April!

[cindysharp]

So happy you're back! I learn so much from you and you look great!

[kristytriggs]

Good to see you😊thanks so much always love to hear all your knowledge, it teaches me so much!!! Thank you

[sarahstroud]

When will you’re skincare line be available? I can’t wait to try it😀

[LeilanaV]

Project : save my skin, skin of my 30's .though u know my license age that's not my real age ( is internal)our real true age is internal. Meaning im more like 20 something inside i wanna look that outside

[hannahstanden]

Heya!!! So glad your back! Is adapalene anti-ageing? I think my skin will be to sensitive for tretinoin, thank!!!

[reymondcruz]

Welcome back! How do I introduce vitamin c into my skincare routine when I’m currently using Retin-A . I want the benefits of both but don’t want to overwhelm my skin barrier. Thx you

[kitkat-yw]

Would love to hear your thoughts on neck lines (tech neck) and neck laxity? I’m in my mid forties for reference …for Thanks for your work!

[donnastevenson]

I’ve been using 1% tretinion for years. I still peel. Should I bump down to .05 ?

[CamilaSaurus]

Hi! I’m curious if retinaldehyde in a 0.2% concentration is safe under the eyes? Or using it in combination with a moisturizing eye cream? I’m primarily trying to target my undereye wrinkles, but also have some darkness and hollowness (the latter I’m sure can only be fixed with filler). The product is Medik8 Crystal Retinal 20. I also have prescription tretinoin cream (Altreno) that I’ve used under my eyes multiple times, but I don’t know if that’s actually okay to do?

[LeilanaV]

Thank u jesus!! 🙏🙏4 the researched doctor wisdom u share!! ❤

[SkinBeautifulRX]

I love this info! Agree 💯 every skin is different depending on the derivative it responds to

[shelbybrown]

Thanks for always keeping it real with us! How long does the red dry peely last? Don’t want to over use Retinol & cause damage, if that’s a thing? 🤪 love you & can’t wait for your skincare to be available online!

[jaquelinem.]

Did you have a small face lift? 😀 you look SO different (in a good way!)

[sheilasvw]

Thank you for your time and knowledge!! Please tell us more about your skincare line?! Is it available or still in the works?

[michellemichael]

This video was so incredibly helpful to me. I follow someone who preaches we should only use retinaldihyde but love my skin better alpha ret and really dont want to switch! Thank you for teaching us the real difference in formulas.

[Tatixox]

Yeah!!!Missed you so happy you are back.Excited to hear all about you're skincare line♥️🤗♥️

[HN-nfvo]

Thank you Doctor for clearing this up.
Looking forward to your upcoming skin-care line!

[tamifromvirginia]

Your information is always so enlighting and informative. Love seeing your beautiful children, you are a role model: bright, hardworking and most of all a fantastic mother. Thank you