Retin-A for Under Eye Lines

Retin A can cause inflamatory reponse, which is what we want from Retin A. The inflamation stimulates the new formation of collagen and elastin. It rejuvenates the skin. retin A is ideal to prepare the skin for laser resurfacing and for chemical peels to get rid of fine wrinkles

Retin-A is perfect for the thin skin under the eyes!  Some patients are a little sensitive to Retin-A - it does cause some irritation.  However, the improvement in the fine lines of the lower eyelids is wonderful.  I recommend that patients with fair or sensitive skin start with the lowest strength (0.025%) and use it once a week, gradually increasing as tolerated to nightly if possible. It takes about three nights to see what the effect is, so be patient - you must... more