Hello, I'm a 23 year old male with small lips; my upper and lower lips are thin and lack volume. I want a slight, natural increase in my lip volume and thickness and I'm looking for long-lasting results. Fat transfer seems promising but I don't know if it'll last long enough. Also, would daily application of Retin-A at night aid in augmenting the volume of my lips not dramatically, but slighty enough to look barely noticeable, but natural?
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Tazorac is one of the most potent topical retinoids out on the market. Retinoids increase epidermal cell turnover and collagen production in the dermis, essentially driving your skin to improve to a more youthful state.
Tazorac can be very irritating, especially around the eyes, so it...
Dr Schwartz has covered all bases. The only thing I would add is that moisturising before (30 minutes before) can reduce irritation. This also increases the efficacy of retinoid penetration. You should titrate your post retinoid moisturising frequency according to your skin sensitivity and...
If you use a sunscreen and cover your face with a towel, then you will protect your Retin-A treated facial skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. Irregular hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, skin growths, and skin cancers will be avoided! (What part of your body did you say you WANTED...
