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Without close up photos or examine you in person, it is hard to say. Both laser genesis and microdermabrasion are good for treating the top layers of the skin. However, if your lines and wrinkles are caused by volume loss and sagging muscle then you'd probably be better served with fillers and Botox. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to be assessed and discuss.
Laser genesis and microderm combinations are slightly effective to treat texture and redness. If you have actual lines and wrinkles, which are from volume loss, neither of these treatments, alone or together, are going to help much with that. Both of these treatments only reach the very upper layers of the skin, and lines are wrinkles are at much deeper depths. "Thisanswer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot beheld as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatmentwith a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
In general, I have my patients refrain from using a retinol for at least a couple of following any laser treatment since your skin is going to be overly sensitive.
My first suggestion would be for you to have your skin evaluated by a dermatologist. If your pores are truly "oily", you may benefit from something such as Accutane. Then, depending on what the doctor says, schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to be examined in person...
While laser genesis can certainly help with the appearance of mild acne scars, deeper scars will probably need to be treated with a combination of therapies. I would suggest that you schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist to be assessed in person and...