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Will Tretinoin Gel Help with Premature Wrinkles and Jowls?
I'm only 26 years old, but due to a severe chronic acne problem and years of sunbed abuse, I've already developed deep wrinkles, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, broken caps, eyelid ptosis, jowls and more. GP refuses to refer me to a cosmetic surgeon in the UK, so I cannot seek surgery here. Instead, he gave me Tretinoin gel 0.01%. Will this help? I've also started taking collagen pills. If not, is travelling to the US/Canada an option? I shouldn't have to deal with this 20 years prematurely and it's causing me immense distress. Thanks.
Asked 33 months ago by
jay_en in London UK
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Very Young for these Problems
First, a sunscreen is of foremost importance, but I know you know that.
I would agree that Tretinoin would be a valuable first step. It will help with finer wrinkles, especially those due to the sun. Add ReVale Sin Night Cream to the Tretinioin. In addition, I would advise Aveen Ultra Calming Cream with Fever Few in the morning.
A number of vitamins and herbals would help too: Vits A, C, & E, Zinc, Acai, Resveratrol ( possibly), DMAE ( possibly), CO Q 10, CoffeeBerry, and...
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