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When will my skin start to age and develop wrinkles/lose elasticicity?

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Yes, limit sun: By limiting sun exposure, not smoking and eating foods reach in antioxidants you can slow the process. Topical tretinoin and /or vitamin c can stimulate new collagen. This approach will slow the process of aged skin.For existing damage you can have a peel, laser or il treatments.

Answered 3/18/2012

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