Crow’s feet, brow furrows and smile lines — these are a few commonly used terms for facial wrinkles. Formed due to sun damage, natural aging, genetics or lifestyle choices, wrinkles are present on nearly every person’s face. The cosmetic dermatologists with Advanced Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center skillfully assess each patient’s skin to develop a treatment plan to diminish the appearance of wrinkles and restore youthful skin.
For the majority of our dermatology patients, wrinkles are created due to several factors. Overall, as the skin loses elasticity or becomes dry due to the age-related loss of hyaluronic acid, the skin is subject to wrinkle formation. Further, the blood supply to skin can be compromised through smoking which lends to the depletion of underlying skin structure and overall skin health. Connective tissues beneath the skin are also affected through repeated facial expressions and muscle contractions. These repeated muscle contractions form grooves below the surface of the skin, and as skin loses elasticity these underlying grooves become present permanently.
Note that some wrinkles can be avoided, and wrinkle prevention can work with the implementation of lifestyle choices pertaining to skin health. For example, exposure to the sun’s harsh UV rays is a direct cause of wrinkled skin as UV light depletes collagen and elastin in the skin. However, proper sun prevention tactics such as applying sunscreen, wearing a hat or avoiding direct sun, all lessen the occurence of UV-related wrinkles. Other causes of wrinkles include:
There are numerous types of wrinkles, and it’s necessary to identify exact wrinkle type through a consultation, as this allows our dermatologists in Boardman and Howland, OH, to best treat the patient. The following types of wrinkles are most commonly treated at our dermatology office.
Each patient’s wrinkle treatment plan will be created with regards to their areas of concern and wrinkle types present in the area. For example, static wrinkles are present on a resting face while dynamic wrinkles appear during facial expression. And although dynamic wrinkles are treatable through fillers such as Botox, static wrinkles are not addressed through Botox treatment.
Our wrinkle treatments in Boardman and Howland are wide ranging, from topical creams to cosmetic procedures. Topical facial and body creams work to replenish and restore moisture or hyaluronic acid to the affected areas. The following creams or solutions may be prescribed by the dermatologist:
Cosmetic procedures that are used to treat wrinkles include:
Certain types of wrinkles are preventable and the formation of future wrinkles may be controlled to an extent. Our patients find that our recommended lifestyle changes for wrinkle prevention truly make a difference in skin appearance. During the appointment, the dermatologist may recommend that patients drink more water, quit smoking, wear sunscreen and/or implement a moisture-rich skin care regimen. Through a combination of healthy skin care practice and cosmetic wrinkle procedures, patients achieve a refreshed, youthful appearance.
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