Anti-Wrinkles Treatment

Before considering on a course of wrinkles treatment you should consult with your doctor, physician or a skin care professional. Please note some forms of treatment may cause side effects.

There are 4 types of treatment available to combat and fight off wrinkles such as fillers and injectable treatments, prescription topicals applied to the skin, skin resurfacing which is again applied to the skin, and lastly surgery.

Fillers & Injectables (injected into skin)

Botox

A powerful form of anti-wrinkle treatment that consists of a low dose of toxin and works by immobilizing muscles that cause lines and wrinkles. Treatment lasts 3-6 months and is effective for crows-feet, lip and nose wrinkles, frown lines and forehead lines.

Bovine Collagen

A form of protein extracted from cow tissue that works by replacing damaged or depleted collagen underneath wrinkle formation. Treatment lasts 3-12 months and is effective for crows-feet, frown lines, laughter lines and other folds from the mouth and nose area.

Micro-Lipoinjection

A form of fat transfer that works by taking fat from the legs or buttocks and then injecting it into wrinkle formations. This form of treatment acts by filling in the cracks, the wrinkles and is effective for deep wrinkles on the forehead and around the nose, mouth and chin. Treatment usually lasts 1-3 years.

Human Based Collagen

Basically the same form of treatment as bovine collagen but using human protein instead of cow protein. Treatment lasts for 3-12 months and is effective for deeper or finer wrinkle formations around the eyes.

Hyaluronic Acid

A natural sugar molecule form of treatment that acts by binding water molecules to plump out the wrinkles, adding shape and volume to the skin. Treatment usually lasts for 1 year and is effective for large folds of wrinkles around the mouth area.

Prescription Topicals (applied to skin)

Tretinoin

A skin cream based application containing Vitamin A agents that act by lightening the skin and replacing dead skin cells with newer skin cells. Treatment usually lasts with continued use and can take 2-3 months to work, targeting fine or large wrinkles.

Skin Resurfacing (applied to skin)

Chemical Peels

Acidic chemical peeling treatment that works by peeling away thin layers of the outermost skin layer, promoting regrowth of newer, finer, younger skin cells. Depending on the deepness or form of wrinkles, the strength of the chemical peel treatment may vary. Treatment usually consists of one peel, lasting 20 years max. Effective for deep wrinkles around the mouth and chin area.

Dermabrasion

Skin abrasion treatment that acts like sandpaper to sand down layers of skin, reducing wrinkle visibility, shape and form. Treatment usually takes 3-6 months to work and depending on the form or deepness of the wrinkle, may vary. Effective for fine wrinkles around the mouth area, smile lines and more vertical lines around the cheek area.

Laser Resurfacing

High energy laser beam treatment that acts by burning away the outermost layer of the skin, to promote newer regrowth that forms tighter around muscles. Can last up to 10 years and is most effective for deeper wrinkle lines around the eyes and mouth area.

Microdermabrasion

Similar to dermabrasion but instead of using a rotary wheel, this form of treatment blasts crystals through a tube to polish the skin surface, promoting new skin cell and collagen regrowth. Treatment may require upwards of 5-12 attempts to fully work and is most effective for crows-feet and more finer lines on the face.

Photorejuvenation

Low level laser beam treatment that penetrates the skin to promote collagen regrowth. Effective for fine to moderate wrinkle formations. Results vary and are as of yet, not fully proven.

Surgery

Face-Lift

A surgical procedure that involves removing excess fat, tightening of skin muscles and re-hanging the face to eradicate saggy or loose skin. Effective for most forms of wrinkle formation and can last 5-10 years. This is a serious and complex form of treatment. Consult a specialist.

Forehead-Lift

Similar to a face-lift but for the forehead and eyebrow regions. This surgical procedure works by removing excess fat and lifting saggy, loose skin to eradicate wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyebrow. Can last 5-10 years. Again, this is a serious form of treatment. Consult a specialist.