What Are Wrinkles?

Wrinkles are folds and lines in the skin, which typically appear more frequently with age. Wrinkles can occur anywhere, but they commonly manifest around the eyes, forehead and around the mouth.

What Causes Wrinkles?

Wrinkles are a common sign of ageing. However, actions such as smoking, concentrating, squinting and frowning can leave their mark on your skin too. Whenever you move your face, your muscles contract and the skin is moved to create an expression.

For more information on our wrinkle clinics on the Wirral and Chester, please go over to our clinic locations page here or phone us on 0151 203 0003.

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Wrinkle Treatment FAQ’s

Ageing skin is a part of life, but there are some measures we can take to help slow the process down, such as:

  • Wear sunscreen daily.
  • Wear a wide-brimmed sun hat and sunglasses.
  • Use skincare products containing anti-ageing ingredients such as peptides and vitamin A.
  • Avoid smoking.
  • Invest in professional skin treatments which stimulate collagen production.

Wrinkles, though inevitable, needn’t be permanent. There are a number of professional skin treatments designed to address fine lines and wrinkles – and even help prevent them. These include anti-ageing injectable treatments designed to strip back ageing skin and encourage collagen production, other treatments can also help such as laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion and skin peels.

Wrinkles can be treated surgically via a procedure known as a facelift (or ‘rhytidectomy’). This involves a surgeon lifting up the loose skin on your face, pulling it tighter to help smooth out wrinkles and eliminate sagging. The operation can be carried out on your entire face or on targeted areas such as the brows or neck.

Collagen is a protein which is present throughout the body, especially in the connective tissues and the skin. It’s what gives our skin its structure and firmness. Elastin is also a protein. As its name suggests, its main characteristic is elasticity; it allows the skin to bounce back to its original smoothness after being stretched or contracted.

There are many skincare products designed to help combat the signs of ageing. Effective anti-ageing ingredients you should look out for include:

  • Hyaluronic acid – helps to maintain skin’s hydration
  • Retinol – a form of vitamin A which helps address the signs of ageing
  • Alpha-hydroxy Acids (AHAs) – an effective exfoliant
  • Vitamins C and E – antioxidants for fighting free radicals

Book a consultation and our skin experts can help to advise the best products for your skin type.

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