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Thank you for your question. Retin-A can help a little by lessening the depth of the lines but will not be a dramatic result. What does help those lines is Botox. Botox works well on all upper face wrinkles from the forehead, glabella (between eyes), crow's feet, and bunny lines.
Retin-A is likely not going to the answer to your issue. Retin-A works better for improvement of fine lines, and it takes 6-12 months of regular use to notice a difference. The lines you are describing come from dynamic movement of the muscles. The best way to soften them is to weaken the underlying muscle with Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin. It works very fast and is easy to perform. Make sure to see a board certified dermatologist, facial plastic surgeon, or ENT.
These wrinkles are caused by loss of collagen in the skin from aging and sun damage and by action of the underlying muscles. Treatment requires multiple things. The fastest way is to treat the muscles with Botox to stop their function and a filler to elevate the major depressions. Starting Retin-A will build collagen in the dermis and improve the residual wrinkles over time. Make sure you see someone experienced in all these modalities.
Yes, if stored in room temperature, no problem. The expiration date is just a legal guide as to things. The retinoid is still active many months to even years after the expiration date. As for sunlight exposure, majority in packaging that protects against UV exposure, so all good. Dr Davin Lim,...
Thank you for your question. Tretinoin is the generic name for Retin A, so yes, it is the same. 0.1% Tretinoin/Retin A is the strongest prescribed strength. If you have already been using this strength, I recommend you continue. Ultimately, if your skin can tolerate it, you should be applying a...
Properly stored, most medications can even be used years after their expiration dates. Expiration dates on medications are pretty much an arbitrary date stamped on the medication by its manufacturer, likely to create planned obsolescence and spur the need for repeat purchases of its product....
