Wrinkles

Wrinkles are stressful, frustrating and take away confidence. At the same time, however, wrinkles add experiences.

Wrinkles that appear on the face, eyes and other parts of the body, reveal not only our age but also other elements of our personality, such as whether we laugh loudly, whether we get angry easily and whether we are surprised a lot.

Wrinkles are a classic symptom of the biological process of aging and a sign of lost youth, but also an imprint of the expressive movement of the facial muscles. Wrinkles often cause anxiety and insecurity about our attractive image.

Fortunately, aesthetic medicine and surgery today have many options and treatments available, invasive or non-invasive, such as regeneration techniques, fillers, surgical operations that improve wrinkles and the signs of time, renewing our smile.

What are Wrinkles?

Wrinkles are the fine lines and creases that appear on our skin. Usually by looking at someone, especially in the face, we can understand their age, since wrinkles march sideways with time and start to gradually make their appearance after the age of 25. Wrinkles may be visible while we are at rest, but they become more pronounced when we speak or express ourselves strongly.

The most common age to seek treatment for wrinkles is between the ages of 40 and 55, with wrinkles becoming particularly pronounced after the age of 65.

Wrinkles Categories

We could divide wrinkles into two major categories:

Dynamic wrinkles, which are created by repeated movements. such as smoker's wrinkles for example.
Static wrinkles or resting wrinkles which are due to the lack of elasticity of the skin.

«Dynamic wrinkles can develop into static »

Wrinkles "speak" for us

Wrinkles can appear anywhere on the body. However, more often wrinkles appear in the areas of the body that are more exposed to the sun such as:

Face
Neck
Hands

The wrinkles that develop on our face have to tell us a lot about the character and the way we express ourselves as many of them are their imprint. They are the so-called expression wrinkles.

Expression Wrinkles

The most well-known wrinkles are:

The forehead wrinkles at the top of the belt which show how strongly we express our surprise.
The wrinkles between the eyebrows, usually the result of expressions of anger or wonder, forming the number "11".
"Crow's feet", wrinkles at the corners of the eyes, which form when we laugh.
Bunny lines, the fine wrinkles on the sides of the nose and eyes that appear when we laugh or smile.
Laughter lines, nasolabial folds, which create a bracket around the upper lip.
Puppet wrinkles which form at the corners of the mouth in a downward direction, reminiscent of the sad expression of the puppet.

Wrinkles & their Causes

Slow cell turnover rates, thin skin layers and a lack of collagen proteins in the skin are behind wrinkles.

There are many factors that contribute to the formation of wrinkles. Some are controlled and some are not.

Age and the natural process of aging is the first basic factor and rule of nature.

As we age, the skin loses its natural elasticity and becomes more fragile. It also reduces the fat present in the deeper layers of the skin, resulting in sagging and wrinkles.

Sun

Ultraviolet radiation from the sun is another important factor in the appearance of wrinkles, as it accelerates the aging process, causing premature aging and wrinkles.

UV light breaks down your skin's connective tissue, the collagen and elastin fibers, causing it to lose its elasticity.

Without the supporting connective tissue, the skin loses strength and flexibility, sags and wrinkles.

Smoking

Smoking is also blamed for the appearance of wrinkles, as research has found that it can interfere with the natural collagen production process.

Facial Expressions

Our expressions and the repetitive movements we make when, for example, we are angry or smile create fine lines or wrinkles, which over time become permanent on our face.

These are the well-known expression wrinkles.

Wrinkles Treatment

Wrinkles do not need treatment in the strictly medical sense of the term. They are treated for aesthetic reasons that have to do with modern standards in the female and male image.

And the options available to the dermatologist and plastic surgeon are many and cover every need and desire.

With your doctor, you can discuss a wide range of wrinkle-improving treatment options and decide which one is best for you.

Starting with the most painless options for dealing with wrinkles we can mention:

Treatments of deep rejuvenation, reconstruction and hydration of the skin that have a positive effect and in lines such as mesotherapy, fractional laser, facial dermapen.
Botox (botulinum toxin injections) the popular anti-wrinkle treatment, which is often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles on the upper half of the face and more specifically on the mid-frow and "crow's feet".
Fillers that may include hyaluronic collagen or fat, which restore the skin's lost volume, permanently treating fine wrinkles.
Surgical restoration such as the classic face lift, which is a radical solution to dealing with wrinkles and sagging.

«The application of fillers and botox is a medical procedure and must be done by experienced doctors in a medical environment»

Wrinkles Prevention

Prevention has its own value and the appearance of wrinkles. Thus, you can protect your skin by avoiding excessive exposure to the sun, using sunscreen, always taking care of good skin hydration and avoiding smoking.

Frequent Questions

What is the difference between fine lines and wrinkles?

Fine lines appear before wrinkles. They are closer to the surface of the skin, while wrinkles are deeper. Over time and following the laws of gravity, fine lines become wrinkles.

How do the wrinkles finally go away? Will I need multiple treatments to get rid of my wrinkles?

Some treatments are more permanent, while others require repetition. Your doctor will inform you about this.

Do Anti-Aging Wrinkle Creams Really Work?

What is certain is that when these products are used correctly, they slow down the aging process and to some extent work positively in dealing with wrinkles. However, they do not work miracles.