Anti Wrinkle Treatment Toronto

The fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes and lips are commonly known as the telltale signs of aging. Though sometimes wrinkles may also be considered a sign of wisdom and experience, they are not welcomed by most men and women.

Causes of Wrinkles

There are many factors that may contribute to the appearance of wrinkles:

1. The natural aging process causes the skin's connective fibers (elastic fibers and collagen fibers) to break down. The skin gradually becomes thinner, stiffer and rougher. When subjected to repeated movement of the underlying muscles, fine lines and wrinkles form in the upper layers of skin.
2. Some people may have a genetic tendency to develop wrinkles. People with lighter skin types are more frequently found with wrinkles, and at an earlier age.
3. Sunlight also promotes wrinkles by penetrating through the surface of skin and damaging the underlying connective fibers.
4. Smoking contributes to aging and wrinkling by constricting the blood vessels and lowering the skin's ability to receive oxygen and nutrients.
5. Other environmental factors such as pollution, tanning and wind can also be responsible for the development of wrinkles.

Treatments of Wrinkles

While no wrinkle can be removed completely, the appearance of a wrinkle can be improved or made less obvious through approaches such as chemical peeling, microdermabrasion, over-the-counter medications, injections, surgical revisions or light-based treatments.

There is no single technique that can effectively treat all kinds of wrinkles. The following are some of the most common techniques for removing wrinkles.

Botox & Restylane Injections For Wrinkles

Currently, Botox Injection is one of the most popular non-surgical procedures for wrinkles removal. Botox works by relaxing the wrinkle-causing muscles under the skin, and thus improving the appearance of crow's feet, frown lines or laugh lines. The positive effects of the procedure last several months. The ability to reduce wrinkles with pleasing results has made Botox an alternative to certain surgical procedures like facelifts.

Restylane Injection or Juvederm Injection is another popular injectable treatment that uses hyaluronic acid to dramatically lessen the appearance of folds and wrinkles around the mouth. Dermal fillers like Restylane and Juvederm work as collagen replacements. when injected into the dermis, they plump up the skin to reveal a smoother, fresher look.

Laser Wrinkle Treatments

Introduced in the 80's, the laser wrinkle procedure is now one of the most effective treatments for wrinkles removal. Early laser wrinkle treatments were often performed with the Nd:YAG laser or the CO2 ablative laser, which were usually associated with extended downtime and undesirable side effects. Now a latest technology, fractional laser resurfacing, has become the new gold-standard for laser wrinkles removal.

Fractional lasers are truly effective because they can treat wrinkles by targeting the root causes. They use an array of hundreds of microbeams to generate narrow, deep columns of tissue coagulation in the epidermis and dermis, which trigger the body's natural healing response, fostering new tissue to develop, plumping up the skin, and eventually smoothing out wrinkles. The procedure is relatively safe and almost painless, with only minimal redness, allowing the patients to return to their daily activities immediately. Drastic improvement may require 2-4 procedures over a period of months.

At Q Esthetics Laser Clinic, we use techniques such as chemical peel and microdermabrasion to treat superfacial wrinkles, while using Botox & Restylane Injections and the Palomar fractional laser handpiece Lux1540 to treat moderate and deep wrinkles. Some over-the-counter creams are also recommended to assist the treatment for wrinkles reduction.

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Q Esthetics Laser Clinic offers an extensive range of anti-aging solutions. In some cases, a systematic approach combining different techniques will be tailored specifically to your individual needs to ensure optimal results. Come in and book your free consultation today to find out more about how we can help you.

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