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Wrinkles

Overview

Wrinkles are seen as a sign of aging. A fold, ridge or a crease in the skin is called a wrinkle. They are also called rhytides. Other than aging, wrinkles may also appear as a result of habitual sleeping positions, and loss of body mass due to prolonged illness or drastic weight loss. Habitual facial expressions, sun damage, smoking, stress and poor hydrationare other common causes that can increase wrinkles in the skin.

Causes

Common causes for wrinkles are:
  • Aging
  • Sun exposure
  • Smoking
  • Excessive weight loss
  • Stress
  • Genetic factors

Given the current scenario where people don't want to age ever, wrinkles can be a major source of worry for an individual.

The doctor will first examine your skin. He may also examine your medical history and previous issues and then offer a solution to you.

Treatments

There are different varieties of treatments for aging wrinkles. It may include:

  • AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) creams: AHA's have been used for age control since times immemorial. These should be applied in little quantity to avoid any skin irritation.
  • Chemical peels: Different types of skin peels are available and widely used. Medium depth peels like TCA and phenol peels are very effective in promoting collagen production. These have to be repeated once a month for 6-8 sessions for optimum results.
  • Mesotherapy: This is a technique of infusing vitamins in the skin in microinjection forms.
  • Laser photofacials: Laser light is given at very low intensity for collagen stimulation. The sessions are repeated at monthly intervals leading to a firm and younger looking skin.
  • Deep Radiofrequency treatments: Deep heat is given in a single session leading to a tighter skin.
  • Dermal fillers: These are hyaluronic acid containing substances which promote collagen production, stop further collagen degradation and imbibe water leading to a youthful and rejuvenated look.
  • Botulinum toxin: This is a magic and fool proof treatment for erasing the wrinkles from the face and reversing the age clock. The effect of a single session lasts from 3-6 months depending on the age of the patient and the area treated. The safety of this product has been proven by a number of clinical trials done over the past decade.

The treatment chosen for you would depend on the amount of age related changes on your skin and the kind of results you expect. Application creams are useful in maintaining the results that you achieve after doing the procedures. All these treatments are extremely effective and very safe in expert hands. They can help you to reverse your age clock and stay young forever.

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