Wrinkle Treatments

Types of Wrinkle Treatments

There are many wrinkle treatments on the market for fighting the signs of aging. Some are very invasive and potentially painful. None can completely, totally, and forever take away wrinkles. They may also cause side effects and will probably not be covered by your insurance.

Yet, much research is going into wrinkle treatments. There are many effective treatments on the market. Some you can find in your local drug store. Others, you will need a plastic surgeon or a dermatologist to perform.

Botox

Botulinum toxin (Botox) is a protein produced from bacteria. Botox is injected by a micro needle in small amounts into facial muscles. There, it weakens the muscle for a few months. The weakened muscle reduces or eliminates wrinkling and prevents new wrinkles from being formed.

Botox typically lasts about three to six months. Botox is typically used for wrinkles between the eyebrows, wrinkles in the forehead, and wrinkles around the outside of eyes. There is no sedation or anesthetic needed for Botox injections. There is also no specified recovery time, although some people experience bruising at the injection site. There are no allergies with Botox and the injection takes about ten minutes. Botox is relatively inexpensive, as far as this type of procedure is concerned. Side effects include a possible weakness of nearby muscles if the Botox migrates.

Collagen

Collagen is extracted from cow tissue. The idea is that the injected collagen replaces depleted collagen beneath wrinkles. The collagen is injected directly into wrinkles to fill them in and help reduce their appearance. Facial creases and wrinkles on the forehead, cheeks or chin are often reduced with this method. Treatments are needed every two to four months to maintain the look. There are minimal side effects.

Fat Grafting

In fat grafting, fat is taken from the abdomen or buttocks of the person the procedure is being performed on. The fat is then re-injected into facial wrinkles. These wrinkle treatments last one to three years before the body reabsorbs the fat.

Chemical Peels

Chemicals are applied to the skin to dissolve skin layers. This generates newer, younger looking skin.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is used to combat wrinkles and sun effects. A device similar to a fine sandblaster sprays tiny crystals across the face to make wrinkles less visible. This is a more invasive form of exfoliation. Microdermabrasion requires more than one treatment.

Tretinoin

Tretinion is a prescription topical cream that contains a derivative of vitamin A. Most people know this wrinkle treatment under the names of Avita, Retin-A, or Renova. The idea is lighten skin and help replace old skin with new skin. This treatment works slowly over time, and results are not often seen for two to six months.

Photorejuvination

Photorejuvination is a new technique that involves beaming low energy light from lasers and non-laser sources. The idea is to stimulate new collagen formation. As it still a new technique, no one is sure of long-term results.

Wrinkle Prevention

Instead of using invasive techniques, there are some things you can do in your 20s and 30s to stop the formation of wrinkles.

• Stay out of the sun and always apply sun block. Use moisturizers and foundations containing sun block whenever possible.
• Each plenty of green leafy vegetables and bright colored fruits to reduce the formation of free radicals and help in their elimination.
• Drink lots of water.
• Quit smoking.

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