Posted on June 7, 2023 by Claudio Sorrentino If you’re one of the millions of people who believe that facial lines and wrinkles are the inevitable results of aging, we are here to tell you that this is not entirely true. As we get older, our skin produces less collagen, which makes it less elastic, and lines and wrinkles begin to form, but there are effective, age-reversing treatments that can help your skin retain its youthful shine. Learn how not only to prevent wrinkles but also how to reduce the ones you have.
What Causes Face Wrinkles?
Lines may appear in some people at an early age than others in their peer group. There are numerous reasons that skin can become wrinkled, making you appear older.
Physical Age
This may seem a bit obvious, but the physiological effects of aging can produce wrinkles on your skin. As we get older, our skin gets drier, which makes it less elastic. In other words, the skin becomes looser.
Dehydration
Not drinking enough water causes your skin cells to contract, and your skin appears to be looser, leading to wrinkles.
Tanning
Ultraviolet rays from the sun break down the collagen and elastin fibers in the dermis. As a result, your skin pulls away from the underlying muscle and bone, resulting in wrinkles.
Smoking
In addition to the many other physical problems that smoking causes, it can also be damaging to collagen, which accelerates the aging process.
Diuretics
Alcohol and caffeine cause your body to expel water, which means that you need to drink more water to maintain healthy hydration levels. Dehydration is, of course, one of the earlier-mentioned causes of wrinkles.
Facial Expressions
Consistent facial expressions will cause the skin to crease in the same spots. Laugh lines, for example, are the result of your eyes squinting as you laugh.
By being cognizant of these factors, you may be able to prevent or delay wrinkling. While you may not be able to slow your physical aging, drinking plenty of water and avoiding smoking and diuretics while also using sunblock can impede the onset of wrinkles for years to come.
Most Common Trouble Areas for Wrinkles
For many of us, wrinkles first appear on the face. There are several reasons why your facial skin is more susceptible to wrinkling. Your facial skin is thinner and more delicate than other areas of your body. Additionally, because we are constantly moving our facial muscles, face skin stretches and contracts more than body skin. Finally, most people leave their faces exposed when outdoors, which means that the face receives more than its fair share of UV rays. The neck is another area that is susceptible to wrinkles, particularly in men. Men who shave, in particular, stretch their necks and apply soap on a regular basis — sometimes daily. This causes the skin to memorize the extended position, which can lead to wrinkles. Additionally, soap is a drying agent, so if you shave your face, make sure you rinse well and apply a moisturizing balm. Here are some of the most susceptible areas for facial lines and wrinkling:
- Forehead
- Temples
- Chin
- Jowls
- Cheeks
- Front of the Neck
- Side of the Neck
- Eyelids
- Earlobes
Whether you’re looking for how to prevent forehead wrinkles, how to prevent under-eye wrinkles, or just how to get rid of wrinkles, in general, the good news is that we have some answers.
How to Get Rid of Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Most people would prefer to have youthful skin, and some will go to great lengths to preserve or restore their healthy, youthful skin. Here are some of the most common solutions for skin rejuvenation.
Facelifts
A facelift (rhytidectomy) is a surgical process that involves making incisions on either side of the face, pulling back the skin, removing excess skin, and suturing the flaps closed. This is an invasive procedure that requires anesthesia, and there is downtime after the operation. Neck lifts work similarly to facelifts, but because the target is the neck, the incisions and sutures are located in a different place.
Laser Resurfacing
Laser skin rejuvenation is an outpatient, non-invasive procedure that targets individual skin cells with pulses of laser light. The laser removes raised layers of skin to make it appear smoother, while at the same time, the laser encourages collagen production, which plumps the skin cells. This helps decrease the lines and gives the skin a healthier appearance.
Benefits of Laser Treatment to Reduce Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Laser resurfacing has several advantages. The first is that it’s effective. After providing thousands of treatments for our patients, Body Details True Laser® Centers can attest to the efficacy of the treatment. It’s also non-surgical, so there is no need to take time from work, schedule a recovery period, etc. You can have a laser resurfacing treatment done within an hour’s time. The benefits of Laser skin resurfacing will be noticeable after a one-time treatment, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t or shouldn’t refresh your skin more often.
Frequently Asked Questions About Laser Skin Rejuvenation
Body Details True Laser® Centers provides skin-rejuvenating treatments at more than a dozen South Florida locations. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation, so the best way to have your questions answered is to schedule an appointment. In the meantime, here are some of the most frequently asked questions by our patients.
Is Laser Skin Resurfacing Safe?
As long as the procedure is performed by a qualified laser technician, laser skin resurfacing is safe. At Body Details, all of our laser techs are medical professionals — either PAs or APRNs — who are overseen by a board-certified physician. Our lasers are re-calibrated to the patient’s skin type prior to administering the treatment.
How Soon Will I See Results?
Most patients can recognize an immediate change in their face, with full results occurring over the course of a week or two.
Why is Laser Skin Resurfacing Better than a Facelift?
Facelifts require anesthesia, incisions, stitches, and downtime after the procedure. There is a certain amount of danger when it comes to any surgery, and the recovery can be moderately painful. Laser resurfacing is non-invasive, so you’ll be back to normal activities as soon as it’s over.
Florida Skin Resurfacing Treatments
Body Details is the premier laser center in the state of Florida. With multiple locations, extended hours, achievable pricing, and friendly financing options, we’re able to serve many Florida residents and visitors. You do not have to gracefully accept the signs of aging. Schedule a free consultation with the Body Details True Laser® Centers and achieve a youthful look that you can be proud of.
