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WRINKLE RELIEF OPTIONS
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WRINKLE RELIEF OPTIONS
BY TATIANA LONGORIA, RN; AND JEFFREY SUGARMAN, M.D.
HEALTHY SKIN IS BEAUTIFUL SKIN, but despite our best care and protection efforts, age and environment can sometimes take a toll.
Wrinkles, one of the most obvious signs of aging, develop as skin becomes thinner and less elastic over time. While some regard wrinkles as a sign of wisdom, most of us consider them unattractive. When you want to reduce their appearance, there are some great tools available in cosmetic dermatology.
Tretinoin is a prescription retinoid (a vitamin A derivative) that works to soften superficial skin lines. ecause its effects are modest, it won’t erase deep wrinkles. ut using this cream can help improve the appearance of surface wrinkles (fine lines). It can also increase sun sensitivity, so it’s important to employ effective sun protection (at least SP 0) daily.
Common treatment areas for botox include crow’s feet and frown lines.
Botox is an injectable neurotoxin that, when applied in the correct dilution, softens muscle contractions, resulting in reduction of the depth of a wrinkle. Common treatment areas for botox include crow’s feet and frown lines. Re-treatment is necessary every 3 to 4 months.
Other injectable fillers, such as hyaluronic acid, are also commonly used to help replace volume loss, correct wrinkles and create a more youthful appearance. Re-treatment is necessary anywhere from every 6 to 2 months depending on the procedure.
Resurfacing lasers can improve skin’s overall texture by removing its outer layers, building collagen, thereby improving fine lines and wrinkles while, at the same time, evening out skin tone. Numbing the skin is necessary before treatment. Some of these lasers require “down time” for recovery.
If you’re interested in learning more, seek the counsel of a dermatologist.
About the authors: Tatiana Longoria is a cosmetic nurse and Jeffrey Sugarman is a dermatologist and the medical director at Redwood Family Dermatology in Santa Rosa and Ukiah.
