FINE LINES AND WRINKLES
As skin changes over time it becomes dryer, thinner and loses its collagen and elastin that gives it that ‘bounce back’ ability meaning it is more likely to show signs of fine lines and wrinkles that are present at rest, known as static lines. These changes can make the skin look less youthful and smooth, which can be distressing to many. Wrinkles typically develop around areas of facial expression, such as the eyes (often referred to as “crow’s feet”), frown and mouth. Where as fine lines are deeper and more pronounced creases, often forming on areas like around the nose, and the neck.
DID YOU KNOW?
UV sun damage is responsible for 80-90% of fine lines and wrinkles but a survey of UK women showed that only 34% use SPF on a daily basis
PREVENTION
Preventing the formation or acceleration of the formation of fine lines and wrinkles involves a combination of proactive skincare measures and lifestyle choices that protect the skin. Here are effective strategies to help prevent premature fine lines and wrinkles:
Daily Sun Protection
Applying broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 to shield skin from UV rays, a major cause of premature aging. Moisturisers and make up that contain SPF only protect the skin from UVB rays. These rays are responsible for causing the skin to burn and therefore such protects are great for reducing the risk of skin cancer however offer no protection
against rays that age the skin. Formal SPFs protect the skin from both UVB and UVA rays, the latter of the two are the rays responsible for 80-90% of facial ageing.
Hydration and Moisturisation
Keep skin hydrated with moisturisers that contain hyaluronic acid and antioxidants to maintain elasticity and plumpness. Products that contain ceramides help the skin function more efficiently as a barrier locking in the bodies own moisture and fending off environment damage.
Healthy Lifestyle
Maintain a balanced diet, avoid smoking, and staying hydrated promote skin health and slow the aging process. In clinic we ask about lifestyle and sleep pattern as high stress and lack of sleep increase cortisol levels, leading to collagen breakdown, skin damage, and accelerated aging with wrinkles.
Use Retinoids
Though collagen suppliments have had a real buzz around them lately, the evidence surrounding their benefits for preventing fine lines and wrinkles is poor. On the contrast there are over 700 clinical trials that prove retinoids to be beneficial for fine lines and wrinkles.
Incorporating retinoid-based products into your skincare routine can boost collagen production and improve skin texture.
HOW TO TREAT
Anti-wrinkle injections relax facial muscles, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. This smooths the skin, especially on the forehead and around the eyes, creating a more youthful, refreshed look. Best for upper face lines including frown, forehead and crows feet.
Anti-wrinkle injections
Anti-wrinkle injections can effectively address crow’s feet, frown lines, and forehead lines by targeting the underlying muscles responsible for these facial expressions. By relaxing these specific muscle groups, the treatment reduces the intensity and frequency of contractions that lead to the formation and deepening of wrinkles. This results in a smoother, more rejuvenated appearance in the upper face area. The injections not only soften existing lines but also help prevent the development of deeper wrinkles over time, making them an excellent option for both treatment and prevention of visible signs of aging around the eyes and on the forehead.
POLYNUCLEOTIDES
Improve wrinkles by stimulating cell regeneration and collagen production, enhancing skin elasticity and hydration. This rejuvenates the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a smoother, more youthful complexion. Best for fine lines in the upper and lower eyelids and around the mouth.
RF MICRONEEDLING
Improves wrinkles by combining microneedling with radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen production, tighten skin, and enhance elasticity. This process smooths fine lines and wrinkles, resulting in a firmer, more youthful appearance. Best for full face, neck and chest or those wanting to avoid injectable treatments.
FILLERS
Improve wrinkles by adding volume beneath the skin, smoothing out fine lines and deeper creases. They restore lost fullness, enhance facial contours, and create a more youthful, rejuvenated appearance. Best for neck lines and nose to mouth (nasolabial) lines.
RADIESSE WASH
Improves wrinkles by stimulating collagen production and providing immediate volume under the skin. This smooths fine lines, restores youthful contours, and enhances skin texture for a revitalized, natural appearance. Best for a one off treatment for the face, neck and hands.
SKINPEN MICRONEEDLING
The SkinPen device creates tiny, controlled micro-injuries in the skin, triggering the body’s natural wound healing response to treat scarring. This causes new collagen and elastin to form to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
EXOSOMES
Adding exosomes to radiofrequency microneedling or skinpen microneedling can significantly enhance the results for treatment of fine lines and wrinkles by delivering powerful growth factors and regenerative signals deep into the skin. This accelerates skin healing, stimulates collagen and elastin production, and supports overall skin rejuvenation.
OUR FAVOURITE PRODUCT PAIRINGS FOR FINE LINES & WRINKLES
Good skin care and healthy habits are the foundation of any in-clinic treatment. In clinic we have partnered with GetHarley to offer a wide range of medical grade skin care brands and products. All new patients receive a bespoke skincare plan following their consultation. Though every skin need is different here are some of the products most loved by patients with fine lines and wrinkles.
SKINBETTER SCIENCE ALPHARET
Reduces fine lines and wrinkles by combining retinoids and alpha hydroxy acids, promoting cell turnover, enhancing skin texture, with added benefits of reducing pigmentation by diminishing dark spots for a more radiant, even complexion.
ZO SELF-ACTIVATING VITAMIN C
Enhances collagen gene expression increases collagen synthesis and minimising collagen degradation. Provide antioxidant protection against environmental damage for a more even complexion.
SMART TONE ZO SPF
Is a mineral-based sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA/UVB rays. Its color-adapting technology blends seamlessly with various skin tones, offering a natural finish. The lightweight formula also contains antioxidants, enhancing skin protection from environmental damage while maintaining a smooth, even complexion.
ZO DAILY POWER DEFENCE
Improves wrinkles by restoring the skin barrier, enhancing hydration, and increasing moisture retention, resulting in smoother, plumper skin with reduced fine lines. In addition to this it promotes collagen production, enhancing skin elasticity, and providing antioxidant protection for a more youthful complexion.
ZO GROWTH FACTOR SERUM
Contains growth factors and hyaluronic acid that hydrate the outer layer of skin and improves wrinkles by stimulating collagen production and promoting skin renewal, resulting in increased elasticity, smoother texture, and a more youthful appearance.
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