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Retinol and AHAs affecting Fillers/Botox?

Chrl01
I’ve heard from people (not medical professionals) that using prescription strength topical retinols (tretinoin creams) and OTC AHAs can speed up the process of making your fillers & Botox absorb/breakdown faster. Is this true or completely false? I would like to think it wouldn’t play a part in changing anything but i can’t find a clear answer from any professionals. Please help

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