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Lines and wrinkles form anywhere on our bodies from repetitive movements, or age and gravity. Patients are primarily concerned with treating the forehead, worry, laugh, lip, eye and jowl lines.
What is it?
Lines and wrinkles can be caused by a combination of factors, the most common of which are:
• Age and Gravity
As the skin ages, it naturally loses collagen and elastin, leading to reduced skin elasticity and the formation of lines and wrinkles.
• Facial Expressions
Wrinkles form when facial movements such as smiling, frowning and squinting are repetitively made.
• Sun Exposure
Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can accelerate the aging process, causing premature wrinkles and fine lines. Note, our team cannot stress enough the need to include sunscreen in your skin care regimen, every day!
• Loss of Fat
As we age, we naturally lose facial volume that can lead to sagging skin and the formation of wrinkles. Weight loss can also play a factor, as the skin may not bounce back as quickly as the fat is lost.
Lines and wrinkles form anywhere on our bodies, but primarily, our patients are concerned with treating the forehead, worry, laugh, lip and jowl lines. Crow’s feet — the areas around the outer corner of the eyes — are also a concern. Our team also treats lines and wrinkles on the neck and decolletage.
How is it treated?
Wrinkles are a natural part of aging, however if your wrinkles bother you, our team of board-certified providers at Associated Dermatologist offer numerous treatments to effectively smooth wrinkles and diminish their visibility.