Retin-a and pelleve; I'd like to speed up reabsorption of HA fillers around my lips and under eyes with 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...

Hi Laurajayne, Thank you for this question. Tretinoin is an excellent treatment for both of the conditions you are suffering from. With regards to acne, tretinoin is particularly effective for the comedonal type ("black heads") of acne and I typically tell patients results will...

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...

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...

Thank you for your question. The nature of retinoids is to gently exfoliate the skin to remove comedones (whiteheads and blackheads). In doing so, the medication can cause some dryness and peeling. The skin wants to maintain balance, so when the skin gets dry, it produces more oils to compensate...