Wrinkles and Fine Lines

We all know what they are but did you know, they usually appear on parts of the body such as the face, neck, and hands that get the maximum exposure to the sun! Wrinkles also do occur naturally due to ageing, a sure sign of growing older.

Wrinkles appear in the following forms in our body,

• Fine Surface Lines are caused by exposure of sunlight.
• Wrinkles are usually formed from within due to muscle contractions.

Major Causes

Apart from the causes discussed above, the following can cause wrinkles to appear,

• Smoking
• Heredity
• Skin type
• Degree of pigmentation
• Sudden loss of fat under the skin

It has been observed in some cases where quitting smoking has helped reduce the rate of wrinkle formation in a patient. You can also reduce the risk of sun exposure by using certain products such as sunscreens or even wearing hats.

Treatment

We, at Dr. Sculpt, do offer different treatment methods to help decrease the wrinkles as well as remove them in some cases. Some of these treatments include the following,

• Retinoids such as tretinoin, Altreno, Retin-A, Renova are known to be the most effective medical treatment against signs of ageing.
• Alpha-hydroxy acids also known as fruit acids include glycolic and lactic acid.
• Anti-oxidants such as vitamin A, C, and E.
• Moisturizers
• Glycolic acid peels and deeper peels help in decreasing the intensity of fine wrinkles. Phenol, salicylic acid, trichloroacetic acid peels are sometimes used to penetrate deep into the skin.
• Dermabrasion is a procedure that sands the skin to make it smooth and decrease lines. It may cause scarring and change in skin colour.
• Laser Resurfacing is a procedure used to encourage the ability of the skin to produce collagen that helps to fill the skin. There are various types of laser resurfacing treatment methods depending on an individual. Consult your doctor before the treatment to know the side effects, healing period, etc.
• Plastic surgery includes cosmetic surgeries such as facelift, nose lift, etc.
• Ultrasound therapy, as the name suggests, uses ultrasound in a noninvasive manner to lift and tighten the skin on the face, neck, chin, and the chest area.
• Injections are used to relax muscles that cause wrinkles on the forehead, around the eyes, etc. Botox is commonly used in this treatment and results lasts for several months after which the procedure has to be repeated.