Wrinkles thinner women

More and more, people seeking anti-wrinkle treatments are turning to botox treatments and face lifts. These anti-wrinkle treatments are unnatural, and may even produce side effects. Botox is a toxin while face lifts are an invasive form of surgery. Natural anti-wrinkle treatment, however, is also gaining popularity.

What causes wrinkles?

Over time, the dermis in our skin loses both collagen (protein) and elastin (fibres that provide elasticity to skin), so the skin gets thinner and has trouble getting enough moisture to the epidermis. Factors that promote formation of wrinkles include:

3) Heredity

(caps, long sleeves etc.)

5) Occupation - outdoor profession leads to early wrinkles

Wrinkle treatment -

The good news is that early prevention and treatment can keep wrinkles at bay. Anti-ageing skin care has become a multi-million dollar industry. A new hybrid word "cosmeceutical" has entered our vocabulary (cosmetic + pharmaceutical).

Choice of treatment depends on factors such as age, location of wrinkle and individual tolerance of side-effects.

1. The easiest way to avoid wrinkles is to limit exposure to sun. 2. Drink plenty of water to keep skin hydrated. 3. Easy availability of over the counter anti-wrinkle and anti-ageing creams, moisturizers, cellulite creams. 4. Cosmetic surgery has made an inroad into wrinkle treatment. 5. Low energy plasma skin regeneration treatment. The energy stimulates new skin growth in the targeted area and can be used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles or superficial skin lesions.

Our skin undergoes continuous erosion with age, so it would be highly unrealistic to expect permanent wrinkle treatment. Many people require repeated treatments or at times combination of treatments.

Do anti-wrinkle creams actually work?

Most anti-wrinkle creams are enriched with potent anti-oxidant and a variety of vitamins in order to induce skin cell reproduction and supply the reduced collagen.

Regular massaging with these creams gradually tightens the skin tissue by increasing blood circulation. Cosmetic surgery and wrinkles -

Cost of treatment varies between Rs. 5000 to Rs. 8000 depending on the area being treated.

Bovine collagen is injected to fill the wrinkles and reduce their visibility. Facial creases around forehead, chin and cheek react well to this treatment.

Other surgical procedures include microdermabrasion, glycolic acid peels, surgi.


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