subject: Unwanted Wrinkles? Learn About Your Treatment Options [print this page] Whether you are just beginning to notice the first signs of aging, or already have skin that isn't keeping your birthday a secret, there are ways to reduce wrinkles. The visible signs of aging that we see on our skin such as sagging, wrinkles, discoloration, loss of firmness and texture, are the result of both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Intrinsic factors include genetics, and other factors that we cannot control, while extrinsic are the habits and behaviors that we can control such as sleep, nutrition and sun protection.
Causes and Definition of Wrinkles
Wrinkles are creases, folds, or ridges in the skin that begin to appear as we get older. The first wrinkles to appear on our face tend to be the result of facial expressions such as squinting or smiling. Sun damage, smoking, dehydration, and some medications may also cause wrinkles to develop.
As a natural part of aging, wrinkles can also be more prominent on sun-exposed skin, such as the face, neck, hands and forearms. Although genetics are the most important determinant of skin structure and texture, sun exposure is the major contributor of wrinkles.
Some factors that promote wrinkles include:
*Smoking - cigarette smoke ages skin.
*Light skin type - people with skin that is easily burned are more prone to sun damage.
*Heredity - some families wrinkle more than others.
*Hairstyle - some styles provide cover and protection against skin damage.
*Dress - how you dress, such as wearing hats or long sleeves.
*Occupational and recreational habits - farming, sailing golfing, using tanning beds, etc.
How to Treat Wrinkles
At AesthetiCare, you can treat your wrinkles with a variety of treatments, including:
*Botox
AesthetiCare is a DIAMOND provider of Botox Cosmetic, with our nurses being national trainers and teachers of Botox injection techniques to physicians and nurses from around the country. Botox is currently the number one treatment in the U.S, simply because it works very well, and works for nearly everyone. Botox is mainly used to treat "Dynamic wrinkle," which are lines created by the movement of your muscles. Additionally, Botox can also be used to add arch to your eyebrows, ease lines around your mouth, and give the corners of your mouth a lift.
*Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are exactly what they sound like, they are used to "fill" skin that has lost tissue volume. The new fillers are made of natural ingredients such as calcium and hyaluronic acid. With over 30 years of experience, our four RN's are national trainers in advanced injection techniques. Some popular dermal fillers, include: Restylane, Radiesse, Juvederm, Perlane and Belotero.
*Dysport for Wrinkles
Dysport is an injectable Botulinum toxin used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe wrinkles. Dysport was introduced in the spring of 2009, and was developed to compete with the highly popular Botox Cosmetic. The does of Dysport is not the same as, or comparable, to the dose of any other Botulinum toxin product.
Contact AesthetiCare for more information on wrinkles and how our team of experienced nurses can help remove your wrinkles.
