The treatment of wrinkles is an ever growing concern for those of us who want to maintain a youthful, healthy look.  Luckily, today's advancements in cosmetic medicine make this quest well within reach and often with little or no downtime.  Common treatments may start with lotions & potions, however the most impressive results can be found in safe, effective treatments applied by your cosmetic physician and skin care team..

PEEL the layers away!  Don't let the word "peel" scare you.  Lunch-time peels are one of the most budget friendly and highly effective ways to reduce wrinkles.  These peels are professional treatments that gently loosen skin cells to force exfoliation of damaged skin cells and improve skin health. Over time, skin tone, texture, and thickness improve to reveal a glowing complexion while easing fine lines and wrinkles. Best results are seen with regular 4-6 week treatments.

RELAX the muscles that are causing the wrinkle.  Treatments such as Botox® and Dsyport® can be the perfect solution for frown lines (otherwise known as the 11's), forehead lines and crow's feet.  When comments occur about your look such as "you look tired" or "you look angry" then perhaps it's time to consider a safe, effective Botox/Dysport treatment. These products can be used in advanced ways to relax and smooth many areas of facial wrinkles. Through the artistry of trained medical professionals, a beautiful, natural look can be achieved and result in a person feeling more confident about their appearance.  Botox/Dysport treatments can also be received on a lunch break and effects last around 3-4 months.  There is some evidence that using small doses early on in life when wrinkles begin to form, may in fact delay their formation later.

PLUMP the wrinkle.  Did you know that "deflation" of the skin starts to occur subtly in the late 20's and amplifies throughout the 30's?  Skin not only deflates but it then descends downward, causing shadows and hollowing like under the eyes, cheeks, temples and mouth corners.  Lips also lose volume resulting in "pucker lines" and thinning.  Sometimes it may appear that you are frowning simply because you have down turned mouth corners that have formed from volume loss.  No worries, however, fillers to the rescue! The purpose of filler is to "fill" or "plump" areas where skin has deflated and started to wrinkle.  Popular fillers are Restylane®, Perlane®, Juvederm® and Radiesse®.  These products can be used safely and interchangeably depending on where volume in needed.   Again, in the hands of a cosmetic physician, shadows are removed, hollows are improved and descended skin can be lifted and restored to what you may remember of your appearance when you were much younger.  A recent study with Restylane® showed that after it was in injected into the skin, it actually caused skin cells to produce more collagen, grow thicker and and produce more blood vessels...all a part of a youthful skin response. 

Whatever method you choose, a natural look is generally preferred and results can be either subtle or more dramatic if needed.  Getting started early is the key that ensures the preventive approach for an appearance that looks "Young for your Age".  Because these treatments are safe, effective can be done relatively quickly; they can fit into any schedule and plan for smart skincare throughout your life.