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Tretinoin cream / Retin-A under eyes wrinkles?

I am using retin-a 0.01% , I followed the instructions but I think I made a mistake mixing it with my under eye cream, this is the second week of using retin-a and I have wrinkles!!!! They are horrible, I can look myself in the mirror! I know that we all age but I am 36 years old, is this is a side effect from retin-a? is this permanent? Should I continue the use of retin-a under my eyes? I am very confuse!

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Its Ok!

July 19th, 2016
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Retin A can dry your skin out, which makes it look years older, the lid skin is very sensitive.  I bet that it is just really dry and that is why you are seeing all the lines.  Lay off the retina A use a good moisturizer and give it a minute to resolve. A hydrafacial would be terrific to exfoliate and infuse moisture, but will resolve no matter!
Melanie L. Petro, MD


Birmingham Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.7 out of 5 stars 31 reviews

July 19th, 2016

Its Ok!

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
Retin A can dry your skin out, which makes it look years older, the lid skin is very sensitive.  I bet that it is just really dry and that is why you are seeing all the lines.  Lay off the retina A use a good moisturizer and give it a minute to resolve. A hydrafacial would be terrific to exfoliate and infuse moisture, but will resolve no matter!
Melanie L. Petro, MD


Birmingham Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.7 out of 5 stars 31 reviews

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