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Wrinkles
Wrinkles are lines or creases that form on your skin over time. They're a natural part of the aging process, but factors like sun exposure, smoking, and pollution can accelerate their appearance. Wrinkles can vary in depth, from fine lines to deeper creases.
What is a Wrinkle?
What is a Wrinkle?
Intrinsic Aging: As we age, our skin naturally produces less collagen and elastin, the proteins responsible for skin’s elasticity and firmness. This decline in collagen and elastin leads to the formation of wrinkles.
Extrinsic Factors:
- Sun Exposure: Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun break down collagen and elastin, causing premature aging and wrinkles.
- Smoking: Smoking constricts blood vessels, reduces oxygen and nutrient delivery to the skin, and accelerates the aging process.
- Pollution: Environmental pollutants can damage skin cells and contribute to wrinkle formation.
- Facial Expressions: Repeated facial movements, like smiling or frowning, can lead to the development of dynamic wrinkles.
Wrinkle Treatment Overview
Retinoids: Derived from vitamin A, retinoids stimulate collagen production, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. They come in both prescription and over-the-counter forms.
Vitamin C: This antioxidant helps protect the skin from damage, boosts collagen synthesis, and brightens the complexion.
Resurfacing Lasers: Fractional erbium glass lasers are popular for treating fine lines. They create microscopic holes in the skin, stimulating collagen production and improving skin texture.
Botox: Botox is a popular non-surgical treatment used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. It’s derived from the botulinum toxin, a neurotoxin produced by bacteria. When injected into specific muscles, Botox temporarily paralyzes them, preventing the underlying skin from wrinkling.
How Botox Helps with Wrinkles
- Relaxation of Muscles: Botox blocks nerve signals to the injected muscles, causing them to relax.
- Prevention of Wrinkle Formation: By preventing muscle contractions, Botox helps prevent the deepening of dynamic wrinkles, those caused by facial expressions like frowning or smiling.
- Smoother Skin: As the muscles relax, the overlying skin appears smoother and less wrinkled.
Botox is most effective for treating dynamic wrinkles, such as:
- Forehead lines
- Crow’s feet (lines around the eyes)
- Between-the-brow lines (frown lines)
It’s important to note that Botox is a temporary solution, and results typically last for 3-6 months. Multiple treatments may be needed to maintain desired results.
- Hyaluronic acid fillers: These are the most common type of filler, made from a substance naturally found in the body.
Calcium - hydroxylapatite fillers: These provide longer-lasting results and are often used for deeper lines and volume restoration.
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Testimonials
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Ruby
Dr. Kitisak is very good and professional. I’m very satisfied with the result of getting Botox and filler treatment here. My face is beautiful and glowing. Highly recommend. Nice, clean, and convenient location of the clinic.
ohdelanna
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I have a very sensitive skin condition, been trying numbers of clinic and treatments. Finally I found Radiance, hit the point, fix the issue. Now I’m ready to do selfie without application.
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