Treatment Details - Wrinkle Reduction Treatment

Wrinkle Reduction Treatments are popular, accounting for more than 9 million procedures in 2015, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). It contains purified bacteria that freeze muscles. In doing so, Wrinkle Reduction Treatment can help minimize the appearance of lines and wrinkles caused by facial expressions.

Dermal fillers contain ingredients that add fullness to areas that have thinned due to aging. This thinning is common in the cheeks, lips, and around the mouth.

What are Wrinkle Reduction Treatments?

Wrinkle Reduction Treatment (Dermal fillers) may help to correct dynamic wrinkles, such as crow's feet around the eyes and horizontal lines on the forehead. It is a purified form of the botulinum toxin that is obtained from bacteria. Though it is deadly in larger amounts, the tiny, regulated amount of Wrinkle Reduction Treatment given to correct wrinkles has been used safely for decades.

Treatment works by blocking nerve signals in the muscles where it is injected. When those nerve signals are interrupted, the affected muscle is temporarily paralyzed or frozen. Without movement of these selected muscles in the face, certain wrinkles may be softened, reduced, or even removed.

Treatments made with botulinum toxin are sold under the brand names Dysport, and Xeomin.

What can Wrinkle Reduction Treatment correct?
  • Treatment only works on wrinkles that are caused by muscle movement. These are known as dynamic wrinkles, and are often called “expression lines.”
  • The most common dynamic wrinkles that it can treat are lines on the upper face, such as the “11” between the brows, horizontal lines on the forehead, and crow's feet around the eyes. These lines are caused by smiling, frowning, squinting, and other facial expressions.
  • It will not work on fine lines and wrinkles caused by sagging or loss of plumpness in the face. These are known as static wrinkles. Static wrinkles include lines in the cheeks, neck, and jowl areas It is not a permanent treatment. Repeated treatments are necessary for continued wrinkle-reducing effects. Most people find that the muscle-relaxing effect of this lasts for 3 to 4 months.
What are dermal fillers?

Dermal fillers may help to plump up thin lips. Their sometimes called soft tissue fillers are substances designed to be injected beneath the surface of the skin to add volume and fullness. Substances used in dermal fillers include:

  • Calcium hydroxylapatite, which is a mineral-like compound found in bones.
  • Hyaluronic acid, which is found in some fluids and tissues in the body that add plumpness to the skin.
  • Polyalkylimide, a transparent gel that is compatible with the body.
  • Polylactic acid, which stimulates the skin to make more collagen.
  • Polymethyl-methacrylate microspheres (PMMA), a semi-permanent filler.

Each one of these is designed to treat different signs of aging or other cosmetic issues. The time they take to work, as well as how long they last, also vary. Some fillers last 6 months, while others last up to 2 years or longer. People should discuss their individual needs and expectations with their doctor to determine what filler would be the best choice for them.

Types of Dermal Fillers & What can dermal fillers correct?

Different types of dermal fillers are designed to treat varying signs of aging. Depending on the filler selected, they may:

  • Lip Fillers — Plump up thinning lips
  • Cheek Fillers — add volume and lift to your cheeks.
  • Non-surgical Rhinoplasty — reshape your nose with a non-surgical nose job (with HA fillers)
  • Tear trough Fillers — Decrease or remove the shadow or wrinkle under the eyes caused by the lower eyelid
  • Fill in or soften the look of recessed scars
Treatment Information
  • Time: Mon - Sat / 11:00am - 9:00pm
  • Duration: Depends on type of treatment
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