Treatments for wrinkles and expression lines

Aging is a biological process that occurs over time, where there are a series of structural and functional changes in our body. In the case of the skin, we can say that there are two types of aging. Physiological aging and photoaging. The latter occurs prematurely due to exposure to UV rays. Both generate a gradual deterioration of elastin, collagen, as well as other fibers that provide firmness to the skin.

Once this process begins, the so-called expression lines or wrinkles appear. There are different types of wrinkles: dynamic wrinkles, static wrinkles, and wrinkle folds.

Dynamic wrinkles are due to the contraction of the muscles that are attached to the skin that covers them. Each muscle contraction causes the skin to fold, forming lines in the muscle. These wrinkles are those produced by facial expressions.

The most common locations for dynamic wrinkles are the frown lines, forehead wrinkles, and cheeks near the outer corners of the eyes, called “crow’s feet.” It follows, then, that weakening these muscles will cause a reduction in the severity of facial wrinkles, or may prevent them altogether when muscle weakening is done before wrinkles form.

Static wrinkles are caused by skin damage due to prolonged exposure to UV rays, tobacco use, eating habits, prolonged dynamic wrinkles, or may also be due to genetic or hereditary factors.

Finally, we must mention wrinkle folds, which are often due to sagging of the facial structures, which causes deep grooves between the nose and mouth known as the nasolabial fold.

At Clínica Doctora Mariana Arocha we have the best treatments for each type of wrinkle. Our doctors specializing in facial aesthetic treatments will advise you, creating a personalized treatment plan that could combine a variety of techniques to achieve the best results.

This type of wrinkle treatments are generally painless, although there is also the option of placing topical anesthesia if the patient so wishes; the recovery is instantaneous, the effect is gradual and lasting, giving the skin a natural youthful appearance.

Duration: Depending on the treatment chosen, the effect could last from approximately 4 to 18 months.

Application time: In general, these are quite short procedures that last around 30 minutes, however, it will depend on the treatment advised by the professional and the number of vials needed in each case.

Results: For most treatments it is immediate, and in other cases it may take two to three days to see the desired results.