Retinol and AHAs affecting Fillers/Botox?

Thank you for your question and for helping taking down "fake news".  AHA and retinols will NOT negatively affect your fillers and botox; if anything, they help in tandem (synergistically) to give you a smoother and better hydrated, plumped, look.  I always combine them for the optimal results in my patients.Hope this reassures you.Kind regards,Dr Marc DuPere, aesthetic plastic surgeon.

Thank you for your question, topical strength retinol will not negatively affect your fillers, in fact it will help to give it a more hydrated look. I hope this was helpful. Best, Dr. Emer.

Botox and fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane are not affected by retinols or AHAs.  These products, along with sunscreen, will keep your skin healthy and young-looking.

Hi Justin,
Thank you for your question.  We always recommend our patients have a good skin care regime like the one you are describing including retinols/AHAs, sunscreen, etc.  This will not affect the rate of absorption of your injectables, in fact, these topical treatments improve the appearance of the skin and make your injectable therapy look even better!

Topical retinoids and products like AHAs will not negatively affect your filler or toxin treatments. In fact, these topical treatments are excellent as adjunctive therapy to improve and maintain the results of your in-office treatments. I always recommend that my patients have a good at-home skin care routine including things like topical retinoids, good moisturizers, and of course sunscreen. 

Retinol or Retin-A work in tandem with botox and fillers. there's absolutely nothing in the products that interferes with each other's actions. Good luck from New York City

Retinol and AHA will NOT affect the longevity of filler or botox.  The topical products affect the epidermis and dermis.  Filler is generally injected deeper in the subcutaneous or pre-periosteal space.  Botox is typically injected deeper too, into the muscles you wish to relax. I recommend retinol or AHA products to my patients because they compliment the Botox and filler. Good question.   Lana Long MD