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Retin a (tretinoin) .1%, can this cause permenant wrinkles under your eyes?

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Dr. Leonard Grossman answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

No: Retin-a will help you deal with wrinkles. Initially there may be dryness and the wrinkle appear to be worse. That will pass.

Answered 4/27/2020

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