How do wrinkles form?
Wrinkles on your skin are an unavoidable part of aging. Your skin becomes looser with age as it loses collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin are two essential proteins providing structure for your skin.
Collagen keeps your skin firm while elastin keeps it tight and helps it bounce back into place. Without them, you’ll notice the formation of wrinkles and other features, like jowls or a turkey neck.
Collagen and elastin loss aren’t the only contributors to wrinkles. You might develop lines earlier than your peers because of factors like:
- Smoking
- Sun exposure
- Dehydration
- Certain medications
- Genetic factors
There isn’t much you can do to reverse the age-related damage and decline of your skin, but Dr. Bernardini can help you choose a wrinkle reduction treatment to temporarily tighten your skin or reduce the appearance of your wrinkles. You can undergo these treatments multiple times to continue enjoying their effects.
How does wrinkle reduction work?
At New Age Aesthetics & Wellness, Dr. Bernardini and his team offer two advanced treatments to make your skin appear tighter, smoother, or both. Your options for wrinkle reduction include:
Neuromodulators
If fine lines are your primary problem, Dr. Bernardini might recommend neuromodulators like Botox® or Dysport®. Botulinum toxin, the main ingredient in these injectables, temporarily stops the involuntary muscle movements contributing to crow’s feet, frown lines, and forehead wrinkles.
Morpheus8 RF Microneedling treatments
Morpheus8 RF Microneedling treatments can remodel your skin and tissues from within. The mild waves of radiofrequency energy stimulate new collagen and elastin growth within your skin over the weeks following your treatment. The most popular area for Morpheus8 wrinkle reduction treatments is the lower part of your face.
Are the results of wrinkle reduction permanent?
Wrinkle reduction treatments like injectables and laser treatments can yield long-lasting results, but they’re not permanent. Injectable neuromodulators last for about four months on average, and laser treatments with Morpheus8 result in longer-term improvements for all skin types. You can optimize your results by:
- Protecting your skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays
- Moisturizing your skin
- Staying hydrated
- Using gentle cleansers and other products appropriate for your skin type
- Getting maintenance treatments
Dr. Bernardini might recommend other treatments, like dermal fillers, if you’d like to further enhance your appearance and minimize age-related features.
To explore wrinkle reduction treatments, call New Age Aesthetics & Wellness, or book an appointment online today.
*Individual results may vary
