Getting older is often not the problem; it’s the facial wrinkles that accompany the process that can cause you daily concern. Fortunately, you don’t have to live with these unwanted creases and lines. With numerous non-surgical options for smoothing those problems away, you can enjoy smoother skin through every season of life. The key to successful wrinkle treatment is learning to identify the type of lines you have and the most effective procedures to address each variety.
At Morpheus Medical Aesthetics, we believe that age is just a number, and we help you look your best no matter what that number might be. When it comes to fighting off wrinkles, Dr. Chilcott and her team of skin specialists have many sophisticated tools to help you achieve smoother, fresher skin that will last now.
Facial wrinkles do not discriminate. They can appear nearly anywhere on the face from the forehead to the chin. Some of the most troubles lines patients want to treat include:
There are ways to combat every one of these lines through treatments that address the source of the issue. Don’t live with those lines. Say goodbye to them with a treatment plan designed just for you!
There are two primary reasons why wrinkles form:
Lines that appear around the forehead and eyes are often the result of repetitive facial expressions like smiling or squinting. In the beginning, you only see those lines when you make these expressions. However, they can become a permanent addition to your face over time. Horizontal forehead creases, frown lines and Crow’s Feet are all known as dynamic wrinkles. These lines are best addressed by targeting the muscles that lead to their formation.
Creases that form around the nose and mouth usually have a different cause. Collagen, an essential protein found in abundance in the body into our 20s, provides much-needed support to the dermal structure to maintain the soft, supple quality of the skin. Once we hit our 30s, collagen levels decrease, diminishing that support and leading to skin laxity and the formation of wrinkles in the lower half of the face. These types of lines are known as static lines because they are present all the time. The best course of action for static wrinkles is to restore the dermal support and smooth away the creases from the inside out.
There are two approaches to reducing the appearance of facial wrinkles. The first is to relax the muscles that lead to the formation of dynamic wrinkles. The second is to restore collagen and support to the dermal structure to create smoother, firmer skin.
The most effective way to reduce muscle activity is with injections of a neuromodulator like Botox®, Dysport® or Xeomin®. The FDA approved these medications to treat those nagging lines that appear on the forehead and around the eyes. We administer injections in just a few minutes in our office and patients report the treatments are relatively comfortable and easy to tolerate. Once your procedure is completed, you return to your busy day with results that develop quickly and last.
Results can appear as early as a week or two following your procedure. Once they are visible, they should last about three to four months, and you can schedule regular treatments to maintain your smoother look indefinitely.
Static wrinkles can be treated through a few different methods. Dermal fillers can be injected into the dermal structure, which restores support and subtle volume, smoothing away those wrinkles from within the skin’s layers. There are different formulations of fillers with subtle variances in texture and consistency to match the quality of the skin in different facial areas precisely. These variations in dermal fillers allow us to improve delicate areas of the face, such as the skin around the mouth or under the eyes, as well as larger areas of concern, like deeper nasolabial folds, with significant and very natural-looking results.
Injections only take a few minutes to perform and treatment has no downtime. Results can last anywhere from six months to a year or longer.
We also offer treatments that stimulate the body to produce more collagen. Increased collagen in the skin is responsible for natural, long-lasting rejuvenation and a visible reduction in wrinkles. These treatments include:
Our team of skin specialists will help you select the best treatment for you based on your specific concerns, the level of correction you need and your skin type and tone. You will always receive customized treatments which address your precise needs so you can enjoy the best possible results after your procedures.
The formation of wrinkles may be inevitable, but that doesn’t mean you have to continue to live with them. If you would like to achieve a smoother, wrinkle-free look at any age, we have many solutions to choose from. Contact Morpheus Medical Aesthetics today to schedule your consultation. You can reach us at our Santa Rosa location at 707-921-7447 or Larkspur at 415-924-1330.