Can Retin-A give a Facelift effect if used long term?

Does Retin-A have a Facelift effect if used long term? Does Retin-A improve skin collagen production?

1 answer to “Can Retin-A give a Facelift effect...”

A: Great question!

Mary Lupo, MD

I wish more people were so pro-active to aging. If ,as a teen, you stay out of the sun, never go in a tannings bed, never smoke, use a braod spectrum sunscreen daily and use a prescription retinoid like Retin A or Tazorac/Avage, you will have spectacular skin that will stay very smooth and blemish free.... more

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