Retin-A making lines around eyes worse. Discontinue using?

I am using an 0.05% solution also but It seems to have been making my lines around my eyes worsen. i have not gotten an answer yet but I am wondering if it is like the old saying it gets worse before it gets better. I used Renova several years back and I think it did the same thing for about a month or so and then i noticed them starting to lessen. Has anyone else had this initial experience then noticed an omprovement ..as I'm worried about continuing to use it now??

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A: Should Not Be Happening

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
By Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD - Virginia Beach Dermatologist

    The phenomenon which you allude to, i.e. Retin A flaring up the skin before it gets better has to do with acne treatment, not anti-aging therapy.     You just may not be able to tolerate the tretinoin molecule. It might be advisable to try Differin or perhaps, the more gentle... more

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Rafael
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8 Sep 2009

Can I use/inject Aquamid to make a high nose bridge ??

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