Wrinkles

As we age our skin stretches and wrinkles appear. If your skin has suffered sun damage then the wrinkles will be deeper. They will often appear with brown spots and facial veins.

Wrinkles are the result of repeated use of facial muscles, which causes thinning of the dermis, the inner layer of the skin. The networks of proteins that support the outer layer loosen and unravel, causing depressions on the surface. Other processes, such as the loss of elasticity, contribute to the development of wrinkles. Sadly, even smiling causes wrinkles!

You might feel that a few wrinkles add character and that you can live with them, which is great. However, many people feel that wrinkles are unsightly and give away their age. We may not only look much older than we would like, but we can look older than we feel.

Treatments

Much research has gone into wrinkle treatment in the past decade and you have a wealth of choice, including topical creams, laser technology and injectable fillers. Such is this choice that we stress the importance of having an initial consultation with us before making any decision. Some of these treatments have become hugely popular and are much talked about, but they may not be right for you.

We also stress the need to see a consultant Dermatologist, and not put your trust in unqualified beauticians. Our Dermatologists at Skin Care Network are trained Dermatological Surgeons who fully understand the anatomy of the skin.

In an initial assessment we will discuss your treatment plan with you. We will ask what changes you would like to make in your appearance and explain to you how the different procedures work. We will also discuss the risks and limitations. We will then formulate a treatment plan with you, based on our recommendations.

Skin Care Network Treatments include:

Useful websites

www.rosacea.org/index.php
www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Wrinkles/Pages/Introduction.aspx

Treatments & Conditions

Wrinkles

Treatments

Useful websites