Wrinkles
Facial lines and wrinkles develop over time for many reasons. They are a natural effect of aging but can be aggravated by environmental factors leading to loss of the skin’s structural support. For example, loss of skin collagen and elastic tissue is a normal part of aging but worsens with excessive sun exposure.
Types of facial wrinkles
Facial wrinkles can be classified into different types based on their appearance and underlying causes. Common types of facial wrinkles include:
- Dynamic wrinkles: These wrinkles form as a result of repetitive facial movements, such as smiling, squinting, or frowning. Over time, the repeated contraction of facial muscles leads to the formation of lines and creases, such as crow’s feet around the eyes, forehead lines, and frown lines between the eyebrows.
- Static wrinkles: Static wrinkles are visible even when the face is at rest. They develop as a result of aging-related changes in the skin’s structure, including a decrease in collagen and elastin production, loss of skin elasticity, and reduced hydration. Static wrinkles tend to deepen and become more prominent over time.
- Fine lines: Fine lines are shallow, superficial wrinkles that typically appear on areas of the face with thinner skin, such as around the eyes (crow’s feet) and mouth (lip lines). They are often the earliest signs of aging and may be worsened by factors like sun exposure, smoking, and dehydration.
Causes of facial wrinkles
- Aging: The natural aging process leads to changes in the skin’s structure, including a decrease in collagen and elastin production, which contributes to the formation of wrinkles.
- Sun exposure: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun damages the skin’s collagen and elastin fibers, causing premature aging and the development of wrinkles, fine lines, and sunspots.
- Smoking: Smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and accelerates the breakdown of collagen and elastin, leading to premature aging and the formation of wrinkles, particularly around the mouth.
- Facial expressions: Repetitive facial movements, such as squinting, smiling, or furrowing the brow, can lead to the formation of dynamic wrinkles over time.
- Poor skincare habits: Inadequate skincare, including failure to moisturize, cleanse, and protect the skin from environmental damage, can contribute to the development of wrinkles and other signs of aging.
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Customized Treatment Plan
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Treatment Options For Wrinkles
Treatments vary depending on wrinkle type, severity, and individual preferences.
Topical Retinoids
Prescription retinoid creams or over-the-counter retinol products can help stimulate collagen and elastin production, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time.
Botox Cosmetic™
Botox injections can temporarily relax facial muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles, such as crow’s feet and forehead lines, resulting in smoother, younger-looking skin.
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels involve applying a chemical solution to the skin to exfoliate the outer layers and stimulate collagen production, resulting in smoother, rejuvenated skin with reduced wrinkles and fine lines.
Dermal Fillers
Injectable dermal fillers containing hyaluronic acid or collagen can plump up the skin, fill in wrinkles and fine lines, and restore lost volume in areas such as the cheeks, lips, and nasolabial folds.
Fraxel®
A non-ablative fractional skin resurfacing treatment that improves the texture and depth of wrinkles and address discolouration that lingers around the skin. This treatment creates laser micro columns that penetrate the skin. These areas of microscopic damage result in skin remodeling with an increase in collagen and elastic tissue; resurfacing your skin by stimulating the growth of new healthy tissue from the inside out.
Infini™ (RF Microneedling)
Radiofrequency (RF) RF Microneedling combines the benefits of RF Microneedling and radiofrequency in one powerful treatment to induce deep dermal collagen and elastin synthesis and remodeling. This helps to fill out scars and firm tissues to reduce wrinkles and improve skin laxity. The radiofrequency pulse activates cells in the skin to produce more of these wound repair factors.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
PRP therapy involves extracting and injecting a concentrated solution of platelets and growth factors from the patient’s own blood into the skin, stimulating collagen production and promoting tissue regeneration, resulting in smoother, younger-looking skin with reduced wrinkles and fine lines.
Please always consult with a board-certified dermatologist to determine the most suitable treatment approach based on individual skin type, concerns, and goals. Additionally, adopting a comprehensive skincare routine, including sun protection, moisturization, and regular use of anti-aging products, can help prevent and minimize the formation of facial wrinkles over time.
Over the Counter Recommendations for Wrinkles
Cleanse & Tone
Vivier Hexam
Gentle gel cleanser formulated with Hexamidine, an antimicrobial and antibacterial agent that purifies pores without drying the skin.
SkinC Gentle Cleanser
A non-foaming, mild cleanser is made with an emollient-rich surfactant and key ingredients to soften and restore skin’s surface.
SkinC Equalizing Toner
Gentle exfoliating toner to refresh and restore skin, while ridding skin of excess residue.
Protection & Correction
SkinC C E Ferulic
Superior antioxidant protection against free radicals and diminishes the appearance of uneven skin tone and fine lines.
SkinC Resveratrol B E
A nighttime serum to improve radiance, density, and elasticity while strengthening skin’s defense against environmental damage.
SkinC H.A. Intensifier
Serum to increase skin volume and plumpness, reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and provide immediately and long-term hydration.
SkinC Retinol 0.5
Cream with 0.5% pure microencapsulated retinol to improve the visible appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and discolouration but promoting healthy cell turnover.
SkinC A.G.E. Eye Complex
Deeply hydrating eye cream that corrects creping and wrinkles by stimulating collagen.
Vivier 1% Retinol
Powerful yet gentle microencapsulated retinol 1% complex designed to target advanced aging concerns and achieve the most dramatic results in the least amount of time.
SkinBetter Interfuse Face & Neck
Delivery technology cream that drives a unique messenger peptide into the skin to target the nourishment of five types of collagens that increase skin density and firmness.
SkinBetter Alto Defense Serum
Blend of 19 antioxidants designed to work together to provide a new level of comprehensive free radical defense resulting in less redness and improved luminosity.
Moisturize
SkinC A.G.E Advanced Interrupter
Potent corrective cream treatment that helps reverse visible signs of aging impacted by collagen decline and glycation, including wrinkles, laxity, and dullness.
SkinC Triple Lipid Repair 2:4:2
A lipid correction cream contains cholesterol, ceramides, and fatty acids to help restore the skin’s external moisture barrier and support natural self-repair.
Sun Protection
SkinC Physical Fusion UV Defense 50
Broad spectrum 100% physical sunscreen for sensitive skin and very dry skin.
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