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Will Retin a Lead to a Loss of Volume in Lips?

because i noticed my lips lost volume and seem less full after using retin a but the area around my mouth is peeling i wondered if moisture was absorbed from my lips? but my lips is not flaking and seem normal.

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by Sadone
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Retin-A and lips

Retin-A shouldn't be used directly on the lips.... are you using it there? Volume loss happens simply from aging and sun damage. But you shouldn't apply Retin-A directly onto your lips.
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Retin A

Retin A does not thin the lips......................................................................
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Retin a and lip thinning

Retin A should not result in lip thinning. In fact, retinoids stimulate collage production. i cannot say they would plump the lips but they should not thin them

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Sadone 26 Dec 2012
i am using it around mouth area but not on the lips. but my lips seem to be shrinking i am only 24 so i don't think i will lose volume yet. i have thick lips to start with

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