Wrinkles are a natural part of aging. As you grow older, your skin gets thinner, drier and less elastic. It becomes less able to protect itself from damage. As a result, wrinkles, lines and creases form in your skin. Although genetics are the most important determiner of skin texture, a major contributor to wrinkles is spending too much time in the sun. Smoking also contributes to the premature aging of your skin.
If your wrinkles are bothering you, you have more options than ever to help eliminate, or at least diminish, their appearance. And as a lot of people are requesting facial rejuvenation with minimal or no surgery, dermal fillers and botox are effective and non-invasive wrinkle treatments.
Botox injections will remove wrinkles on the forehead, the glabella and in the crows feet area. Injections are made into the tiny muscles responsible for these wrinkles, weakening them precisely. After treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth and unwrinkled while untreated facial muscles contract normally, allowing normal facial expression. No local anesthetic is required and recovery is immediate. The botulinum toxin usually takes effect within 5-14 days after being injected.
The effect lasts variable lengths of time between 3 to 6 months (average 3 to 4 months). Patients who have had several injections often find the effect persists longer. Initially most people require a repeat injection every 3 to 4 months to maintain the effect. Sometimes, after regular injections, the over activity of the injected muscles diminishes allowing a longer interval between injections. Side effects are uncommon and minimal allergic reactions to Botulinum toxin do not occur.
Dermal Fillers (also called: injectables) can be injected into the deeper wrinkles on the face. They plump and smooth out wrinkles and furrows and give your skin more volume. They can correct for example: the nasolabial folds, can improve the shape and contour of the lips and can dissolve the wrinkles around the lips. You may experience temporary swelling, redness and bruising in the treated area. The procedure may need to be repeated every 10 to14 months.
Keep in mind that results vary depending on the location of your wrinkles and on how deep your wrinkles are. However, nothing stops the aging process of skin, so you'll likely need the treatments repeated to maintain benefits.
