I exfoliate my lips and use moisturizers (in addition to hydrating) and still I feel like I can't get that smooth, wrinkle-free finish on my lips. It makes me look older and I hate the way it looks with lipstick. Since Retin-a can help with the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face, I was wondering if that is also true of the lip skin.
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November 30, 2019
Answer: Fillers For Lips; Botox & Fillers For Vertical Lipstick Bleeding Lines; Retin A Best For Skin Maintenance Around Mouth
Hi Maggie. If you want the fillers around the lips and eyes removed, you may want to consider hyaluronuc acid. It's an enzyme that dissolves fillers like restylane, Juvederm and Voluma. This may be a quicker and easier option than Pelleve.
If you are using retinoid creams, you may experience dryness and irritation that is commonly referred to as the ‘retinoid reaction.’ In our office, we recommend Elevase Moisture Booster to help reduce the dryness and to improve the skin’s natural moisture barrier function. Elevase contains ceram...
We typically tell patients it takes between 3-6 months to see positive change in your skin after starting a topical retinoid. This is also with consistent use of the retinoid 7 nights a week. For most patients it's best to start off with a lower strength (.02% Renova), and build up. If a...