Retin-A

amourette · March 14, 2007

Hi all, this is a bit of a vain question........has anyone used Retin-A for wrinkles and fine lines?

Does anyone know much about it,

Kind regards from a wrinkly gal, hahahaha:biggrin1:

FurEllie · March 14, 2007

I have been using it for YEARS. Started because of acne and continued when I heard about the wrinkles

RIGHT NOW I'm less wrinkled than my friends - then again, there's a lot more fat in my face too. So it will be interesting to see how it pans out.

Others have problems with sun - I don't. I'm bad about sunbathing too - I love having a tan.

Some salons will not wax your face if you're using Retin-A. I've been getting my eyebrows tweezed for as long as I've been using the Retin-A!

juliegeraci · March 14, 2007

If you want the true wrinkle remover go with Botox. Retin A takes way too long and doesn't show the same affect.

enterprise01 · March 14, 2007

If you want the true wrinkle remover go with Botox. Retin A takes way too long and doesn't show the same affect.

Botox is the bomb! I get injections in my forehead and around my eyes every 4 months. If you're worried about fine lines, try laser treatment. I did that under my eyes and loved the results.

amourette · March 15, 2007

with the Botox, do you use it for preventative measures, I want to do it but am worried I will not be able to afford the upkeep in the future. :)

enterprise01 · March 15, 2007

with the Botox, do you use it for preventative measures, I want to do it but am worried I will not be able to afford the upkeep in the future. :)

I started Botox about 3 years ago when I was developing a permanent vertical line between my eyebrows from scowling. The Botox eliminated the wrinkle line and has prevented me from getting any additional lines. It costs me about $1000 per year ($350 every 4 months) to keep up with the Botox. But if it prevents the need for a forehead lift or for laser treatments, then I think it's worth it. And I also get far fewer headaches now that I'm not furrowing my brow all day long as I'm staring at my computer screen.

Boo · March 15, 2007

Amourette, you are not wrinkly! Your face is gorgeous!

My friend was getting married (for the third time). I was really worried about her choice until I saw how happy she was. I kept telling her how serene she looked and that I had never seen her look so beautiful. "It must be love," I proclaimed. She grabbed my arm and said that it was the Botox in her frown lines, forehead and around eyes that gave her that look. hahaha... I still am not sure if she is happy this time.

I want it!

SchexyMomma · March 16, 2007

I use Retin-A for acne (I'm 34) and I have noticed that my skin just looks better in general. And a few friends have asked me what I am using because my skin looks so good.

I don't have major wrinkles yet so my doc said the Retin-A will act like a beauty cream and prevent some (not all) wrinkles from forming.

She said I was "lucky" to have just enough acne so that insurance will cover the cream. She also said that more than half of her paitients are on it as a beauty treatment.

I totally plan on getting Botox when the time comes. I hope by then it is available in generic form so that it will be more affordable!

Boo · March 16, 2007

Is Retin-A safe to use in a sunny climate?

susantunanoodle · March 16, 2007

Botox is the BOMB! I love it but I can't afford it. I have used Retin-A on and off for over 30 years. When used consistently it diminishes fine lines and improves overall tone. It works by increasing cel turnover I believe. It is the only thing that has ever worked on my comedones. I use it year-round but I would avoid full sun if I put it on that day. It can enhance a sunburn. Retin-A is cheap and slow and I get mine from Canada (with a prescription).

Susan CRNP

amourette · March 17, 2007

Wow, this is interesting, I am less than one week into using it and my skin is so dry, maybe i just got carried away applying too much so will tone it down perhaps to every other day. Boo, I got mine in Hong Kong, you can anything there, but if it works I think my doc would give it to me anyway, they are pretty relaxed here in NZ! I am tempted to try Botox, but worried I can't afford 4 monthly appointments hehehe!!!!

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