Is it possible to prevent or minimize the under eye bags that form as we age. For example, can diet, excercise, retin A, sunscreen, etc slow down the formation of eye bags as one ages?
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Answer: Is there a way to prevent or minimize the under eye bags/puffyness that occurs as we age?
Buying branded Retin-A from a pharmacy will cost you several hundred dollars if you are older than 30 because it isn't covered by most insurances. It might be more cost effective for you to purchase the retin-A from your dermatologist. Many of my patients face the same issue. Tretinoin...
Thank you for your question and photograph. It's difficult to evaluate your skin through photographs, but from what I can see, it looks like you have closed comedones. In my experience, treatment modalities that exfoliate the skin are most effective in treating comedones. Treatment options...
Some patients will break out from retin A use, but it is normal if you do not. I would always supplement retin A with a good ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase Moisture Booster to hydrate your skin. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
