Knock off a Few Years with Wrinkle Treatments

By Anne Fennell


As of late, big gains have been made in the area of cosmetic procedures, and facial wrinkles are a heavy focus in this. It appears that we now live in a society where face wrinkles place you in a category of being 'old', and with more and more people now on the search for younger looking skin.

How is the method of wrinkle treatments administered? With so many offering the treatments, what is it you should be aware of before you opt for it? Here we take a closer look at wrinkle treatments in general.

Exactly what is involved when getting wrinkle treatments?

Damage to our skin can come from a variety of sources, pollutants in the atmosphere coming from vehicle exhaust, potentially harmful UV exposure from the sun, smoke, many things contribute to this. The skin forms these wrinkles that are seen on the face, and the more there is, the less attractive some people consider you to be, unfortunately.

Wrinkle treatments are aimed at removal of wrinkles using a certain toxin called botulinum toxin. To remove lines, all kinds of things are considered, basic skin cream of course, laser treatments, and chemical peels are also performed. The popularity of botox treatments is gaining ground quickly, despite the other options available. We see ads for products on the market constantly, but the truth is that anti-wrinkle creams can only do so much to make wrinkles less noticeable.

What treatments make the most difference?

At this time, this can not be answered with a high degree of certainty. Facial wrinkles respond differently to different treatments in different patients, so it is hard to say which one would work the best. From the available data and result, it appears that dermal fillers and botox injection have very good results, which is probably why they are so popular.

How long do treatments last for?

Results for different treatments types vary according to which kind is administered. Skin creams have short lived effects and need repeat application often, sometimes daily to show any effect whatsoever. More advanced treatments such as dermal fillers and botox injections can last a few months.

Price of treatment compared to effectiveness

Treatment of facial wrinkles is not cheap. The process chosen and the treatment provider are the deciding factors in cost, it can be around $300 or even up to $3000 or more, as these advanced treatments take specialized equipment, materials, and training. If someone doesn't mind applying skin creams every day and buying more often, this is an option for some. After a period of time, the proper cost of treatments and the results obtained can be measured more accurately. Botox and other dermal fillers are beginning to look like the most practical and cost effective treatment for facial wrinkles, over time. CO2 lasers are touted by certain physicians as being the treatments that are most cost effective.

Downtime following procedures

Skin creams for wrinkles have no downtime whatsoever. Of all the treatments on the market, microdermabrasion is looking to be the most speedy recovery when treating wrinkles. Having said that, this does not make microdermabrasion the best treatment as multiple treatments are required that can be rather uncomfortable to the patient.

Conclusion

A wide variety of treatments exist when it comes to facial wrinkle reduction processes. These different treatments have pros and cons that must be weighed by the patient. The ultimate choice will depend on the patient, what they can afford, what they are prepared to undergo and the experience of the treating healthcare professional.




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