Southern Californians have the advantage of year-long sunny weather with numerous outdoor activities at our disposal. But perfect weather comes at a cost, and It’s our skin that pays the price. A lifetime of daily exposure and lack of medical-grade skin care and daily use of sunscreen can cause the premature appearance of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles. Fortunately, there are numerous products and procedures available to prevent and treat sun damaged skin.
Prevention of Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Prevention is the first principle in fighting these signs of aging. Reducing the development of the side effects of sun exposure is the best wrinkles treatment option. Here a few helpful tips from the Finesse Plastic Surgery team:
- Wear a sunscreen of at least SPF 30. This will help prevent damage to your skin by harmful ultraviolet rays.
- A daily moisturizer will help keep your skin from drying out and make fine lines and wrinkles less noticeable.
- Consider wearing a hat if you are at the beach, playing a round of golf, hiking a local trail or doing any other outdoor activity.
- Don’t forget to wear sunscreen next time you hit the slopes! According to the EPA UV exposure can double because of reflection from snow.
The best wrinkle treatment option for your face can be determined during a consultation with one of the Finesse Plastic Surgery team members. Whatever your particular concerns are, a comprehensive skin care maintenance program is also important for maintaining healthy skin between treatments. This usually includes a moisturizer, cleanser, hydroquinone, Retin-A and an antioxidant.
Best Wrinkles Treatment Options
For those patients who already have wrinkles and other signs of aging, skin care products that promote collagen growth can be added to the daily regimen to help smooth the skin and restore a more youthful appearance.
Botox injections are one of the most commonly performed procedures worldwide. Botox works by temporarily paralyzing muscles that cause facial lines and wrinkles.
Fillers such as Juvederm, Belotero and Restylane can also be used to directly fill in wrinkles and lines around the face, mouth and eyes. Although these procedures require and injection, there is minimal discomfort and little to no downtime associated with them.
Lasers and chemical peels are also very effective in improving fine lines. Both treatments eliminate the damaged outer most layer of skin and stimulate new collagen and skin growth which results in a revitalized look to the skin.
There are different types of laser/light treatments such as IPL and fractional CO2 lasers and all are associated with different amounts of downtime. These treatments can be very effective in eliminating fine lines and pigment changes from sun damage.
Best Treatment for Wrinkles Options - Consultation
There are many factors that determine the best treatment options for individual patients. These include:
- The amount of skin damage.
- Amount of downtime a person can accept.
- The cost of the procedure.
By consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon, a personalized regimen can be formulated to achieve your goals. At Finesse Plastic Surgery, we see patients seeking treatment for signs of aging on a routine basis and offer a full spectrum of treatments including skin care products, non-invasive injectibles and surgical procedures. Schedule a consultation today to learn about some of the best treatments for wrinkles.
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