Retinol and AHAs affecting Fillers/Botox?

Question

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

Marc DuPéré, MD · Answer

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.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

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.

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

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.

Susan Longar, MD · Answer

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!

Emil A. Tanghetti, MD · Answer

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.

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