LINES & WRINKLES

There are many treatments for lines and wrinkles – which one you choose will depend on what type of wrinkles you want to treat, and where they are. For deep lines, we generally recommend BTA, dermal fillers or sculptra. On the other hand, we believe that a the smartxide and pearl laser resurfacing or a chemical peel is the best treatment for fine lines and blemishes.

Eyes and forehead To soften lines on the upper third of the face – forehead and around the eyes – BTA is highly effective. The procedure is very straightforward and involves a series of very small injections. The effects, however, are often remarkable. If the lines are slightly deeper, we may recommend a dermal filler either used on its own or in conjunction with BTA. For fine lines and mild sagginess beneath the eyes SmartXide Laser Resurfacing is recommended.

Around the nose For small lines on the bridge of the nose – often known as 'bunny' lines – the best treatment is BTA.

Nose to mouth The lines from the sides of the nose to the edges of the mouth are known as the nasolabial folds. As we age, these usually become more prominent as the skin starts to lose collagen and fat, which can cause the cheeks to sag. These lines often become deeper on people who have lost weight. Treating nose-to-mouth lines can produce a dramatic anti-ageing effect. Dermal fillers or injectable volume enhancers are the best treatment for these lines, though Botox may be used but with limited results. Sometimes these lines are best treated with a more extensive, longer lasting treatment such as Thermage and/or a Silhouette Thread Lift.

Around the lips The lines that often cause lipstick to bleed are called peri oral lines and are typically much more prominent in people who are (or have been) smokers. A classic sign of ageing, peri oral lines appear when the skin loses collagen, a side effect of smoking and ageing. To treat lines around the mouth, the treatment of choice would be Pearl laser resurfacing. We may use dermal fillers and BTA, depending on the amount and depth of the lines.

Corners of the mouth Called the oral commissures, the lines and folds that develop on the corners of the mouth usually become more prominent with time. As the skin ages, it loses collage and fat, which in turn causes the skin to sag and wrinkles to develop. If you have oral commissures, you may feel that you look constantly grumpy or tired. However these lines can be easily treated with dermal fillers or BTA.

Fine Lines  Pearl laser resurfacing and Chemical peels are the best treatment for fine lines. There is a range of different types of peels available for fine lines such as the ICP medium depth peel.

Procedures used for Lines & wrinkles:

Thermage
Facial injectable Volume Enhancers
Dermal Fillers
Pearl laser resurfacing