Wrinkles and Aging Skin
Fine lines, folds and creases in the skin surface as we age. Skin wrinkling can also be accelerated by too much sun exposure, years of smoking, environmental factors, poor nutrition, and from damage related to muscle contraction that occurs with facial expressions.
The Age of Your Skin
In your mid-20’s, the natural aging process begins. While regeneration of new skin cells and collagen production slows down, noticeably visual signs of aging may not appear until your late 30’s and 40’s. During these mid-life decades, many people notice fine lines and subtle cracks appearing on the forehead, eyes and lips. Pores start to enlarge. In the 50’s and 60’s, you lose skin elasticity. Eyelids droop, cheeks appear hollowed, and your neck, arms, thighs and hands lose firmness. Additionally, facial volume loss results in sagging skin.
A Wrinkle Map
Wrinkles can appear on many locations on your face and body.
Face Forward
The act of repeatedly scrunching your face or squinting results in forehead wrinkles appearing vertically above the nose, in between your eyebrows. Horizontal wrinkles will also show up on your forehead. There are three types of wrinkles and aging changes that manifest around the eyes including crow’s feet, bags, and tear troughs. Vertical upper lip wrinkles develop, and deeper lines sometimes called ”parentheses” can show up on either side of the lip corners. Like rings of a tree trunk, neck wrinkles form around the neck in a series of circles or rings.
Get It Off Your Chest
Chest wrinkles are a common sign of aging. Wrinkles appear horizontally as skin loses muscle tone and gravity takes over, dragging the chest skin downward.
Wrinkle Treatment Options
During a one-on-one patient consultation, Dr. Zimmet will examine the depth and location of your wrinkles in order to recommend the best treatment solution. Popular injection procedures include Botox, Dysport, Xeomin and Cosmetic Fillers. Laser or Radiofrequency treatment options includeThermage, EndyMed ™ 3Deep, Fractional Laser Resufacing, Fractional RF Resurfacing and GentleWaves® LED Skin Rejuvenation. To keep wrinkles at bay, all treatments should be followed by a regular at-home skin care regimen and daily application of sunscreen.
