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Retin-A to Improve Loose, Crepey Eyelid Skin?
Can you use Retin A on your eyelids? Will it improve the texture of loose crepey eyelid skin? I use it on my face and tolerate it very well -- no irritation or redness and I love the healthy glow I have from it. Would love it to have the same effect on my eyelids which look very dull by comparison.
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Using Retin-A around the eyelids
If you have tolerated Retin A on your face then you will most likely tolerate around your eyelids. Remember the eyelid skin is thin and your eyes will be sensitive to products placed on the eyelid skin. Use only a small amount and you may want to start every other day rather then every day. Sunglasses should be worn to protect the eyes when you are outside during the day. Also remember that rubbing the eyes increases fine lines and discoloration around the eye.
Long Island City Plastic Surgeon
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Atralin most appropriate Retin-A for lower eyelid wrinkles
There is not a topical product, prescription-strength or OTC that has better science than topical retinoid in terms of reduction of fine lines, improvement of texture, and stimulation of collagen. Prescription-only Atralin (combination of topical tretinoin and hyaluronic acid) is a new generation of topical tretinoin that may be much better tolerated for lower eyelids than all prior predecessors. One should first allow the face get acclimated for a couple weeks prior to applying it to lower...
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Retin A will work
We have been recommending the use of RetinA in the periporbital region for two decades. I is important to apply sparingly to prevent drip into the eyes, which would be irritating. It an option to improve fine periorbital lies and brown dicoloration. Be sure to use sunscreen during thr day for best results.
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Topic retin-A is an effective product to use on lower eyelid skin
Topic retin-A is an effective product to use on lower eyelid skin. Retin A or tretinoic acid containing products can be used on lower eyelid skin to help with skin texture and improvement. However, caution should be taken to not get it in the eyes and since the lower eyelid skin is thinner than the remaining face and typically more sensitive, one should use a lower strength and smaller amounts. In addition, retin-a can be drying to the lower eyelid skin which could result in irritation and...
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Retinol for crepe paper skin is good
Retin-A is a powerful medication so use around the thin eye lid skin should be monitored carefully. Retinols (Retin-A) are a product that shortens the time it takes for the maturation of the skin cells. It causes the skin to cycle through in 90 days instead of 120. This increases the thickness of the alive skin layer skin by 25% while also decreasing the dead skin layer. This shortened cell cycle causes the skin to peel more easily and break out initially as all the...
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Retin-A for loose crepey skin on eyelids
Retin-A cream will improve the texture and crepiness of eyelid skin. You should start by using a small amount every other night until your skin is used to it and then increase it to every night. You must use moisturizers and sun protection.
Retin-A will not improve loose skin. Thermage skin tightening can help stimulate and tighten the eyelid skin, as can fractional CO2 laser. If the looseness is advanced, surgery is the treatment of choice. ...
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