Within 8 weeks I've developed crepes and lines on lower cheeks when I smile. It looks like I've aged 50 years. Advice? (photos)

I'm sorry to hear your story. In general, significant aging changes do not occur in a 2 month period. I would take a step back and look at any changes you have done to facial care, new medications, facial treatments. If you are noticing rapid changes in skin quality, I would have a checkup with a dermatologist to make sure your general skin/medical health is in order too. Warm regards.

Thanks for the great question. From your photos, it appears these lines could be due to your skin being very dehydrated. While Vitamin C and RetinA are excellent products to help with collagen production, they can also make your face very dry and dehydrated if used incorrectly. This would explain why you felt that the RetinA peel made your lines even worse - because it caused even further dehydration to the skin. These products, RetinA in particular, require that you be placed on the correct dosage and gradually begin using them in order to prevent this from happening. I recommend seeing a medical provider who specializes in skin to help put you on a regimen that is more appropriate for your skin type and concerns. Hope this helps!
Blair Hayes, PA-C