Wrinkles
Wrinkles are lines that form on your skin as you age. Wrinkles are a natural part of your body’s aging process and can appear similar to the wrinkles you get on a shirt that needs to be ironed. They appear as folds, creases, or ridges and are most often found on your face, neck, and arms but can also arise elsewhere on your body.
Everyone who ages experiences wrinkles. You may be more at risk of getting wrinkles early in life if:
You have sun-damaged skin or your skin is frequently exposed to the sun.
You smoke tobacco products.
Your body loses collagen, which gives your skin elasticity and support.
Causes of Wrinkles
Wrinkles form as a result of the slow production of skin cells, thinning skin layers, and a lack of collagen proteins. Collagen is a protein within your body that gives your skin structure. It provides stretchiness or elasticity so you can move easily. Your skin is similar to a rubber band. If that rubber band stretches or moves too much, the rubber band becomes loose and loses its ability to snap back to its normal size and shape. When your body’s cells age, their ability to produce proteins slows down. This makes it more difficult for your rubber band to snap back to its original shape, which causes wrinkles.
Wrinkles are an inevitable part of the aging process and do not require treatment. However, if you find wrinkles to be bothersome, there are many ways to reduce them or make them less visible. Traditional treatments such as Botox, as well as modern solutions including topical medications, skin-resurfacing techniques, fillers, and surgery, can all reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Treatment Options
Laser skin resurfacing is a procedure that uses lasers to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and scars, even out skin coloring (pigmentation), tighten skin, and remove lesions. The laser technique directs short, concentrated pulsating beams of light at irregular skin. Laser skin resurfacing removes skin very precisely, layer by layer by vaporizing it. Lasers remove the outer layer of your skin – the epidermis – and heat the underlying layer, called the dermis. New collagen fibers are stimulated as a result of this procedure, resulting in a new skin that is smoother and firmer than before treatment.
Since the introduction of carbon dioxide lasers in the late 1980s, many dermatologists have used these lasers to treat facial wrinkles. Although chemical peels and dermabrasion are still common for treating superficial wrinkles, carbon dioxide lasers offer several advantages over these other methods. Ultra pulsed carbon dioxide lasers can be used on patients with skin type I through V. Treatment is usually quick and painless and results in no scarring or discoloration.
Laser Skin Resurfacing
The Fotona4D is a revolutionary non-surgical face-lift system that uses two laser wavelengths, Er: YAG and Nd: YAG, and has four treatment modes that work on superficial, middle, and deep areas of the skin. It reduces the visible signs of aging and improves sagginess, folds, and wrinkles by directly stimulating the collagen and elastin in your skin. In general, it will give you a tightened, smooth and youthful appearance.
Fotona 4D
RF treatment applies heat to the deep layer of the skin (dermis) to produce collagen. It combines Multi-Polar Radio-Frequency (MP-RF) treatments and Pulsed Electro Magnetic Fields (PEMF) that are completely safe and stimulate collagen growth, reducing wrinkles, sagging skin, and fine lines. Because skin laxity happens around 35-40 years old, and collagen levels begin to decline, RF therapy is recommended to preserve skin elasticity and induce fibroblast proliferation. The RF wave can heat the dermis between 50-75 degrees Celsius for about three minutes at a time. Studies show that your body will generate heat shock proteins if you maintain skin temperature over 46°C for over three minutes.
Radiofrequency Therapy
This treatment is an excellent alternative for those patients who do not wish to undergo Botox injections. The injectables can be used in conjunction with other methods to achieve flawless results. They are made up of hyaluronic acid (HA), vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants—all ingredients naturally found in the skin. This unique combination helps optimize DNA synthesis and stimulates collagen and elastin production, resulting in a thicker and more elastic dermis. With pharmaceutical-grade hypoallergenic properties, these ingredients can assist in dermal restructuring and act as an overall skin enhancer and revitalizer.
Skin Revitalizing Injectables
The above-mentioned list is not definitive and may differ in the treatment of your specific skin condition. Furthermore, depending on your case, the procedures can be used alone or in combination. Your doctor will select the best treatment strategy according to your individual specifications.
Dr. Lola Ali is a professional skincare therapist with over 20 years of experience helping people achieve younger, brighter, and healthier skin. If you would like to know more about your specific aesthetical skin condition and available treatment approaches, please do not hesitate and book your first free skincare check-up and consultation with her.
