Static Wrinkles

What Are Static Wrinkles?

Wrinkles form on our faces due to muscle movements made during facial expressions. The movements crease our skin in a direction perpendicular to the muscle movements. For example, when our glabellar muscles contract to pull our eyebrows towards the center, vertical frown lines form.

How Are They Formed?

Over time, static wrinkles are etched into our skin, and are apparent even when the face is relaxed, the same way a crease forms when we fold a piece of paper. The process is accelerated when our skin becomes dehydrated, or loses elasticity – changes we see with skin ageing.
Fine lines can start after age 25. The most common age group for people who look for wrinkle treatment is between ages 40 to 55. Wrinkles become more prominent after age 65.

You have a higher chance of getting static wrinkles if:

You have sun-damaged skin or your skin is frequently exposed to the sun.
You smoke tobacco products.
Your body loses collagen quickly, which gives your skin elasticity and support.
You are aged 40 and older.
You live in an area with high levels of environmental pollution ie. dirt, dust, smoke, soot from exhaust pipes, nitrogen dioxide from vehicles and construction sites.
You tend to contract your facial muscles excessively or frequently.

Retinoids

Topical vitamin A–based drugs called retinoids—the most used and most studied anti-ageing compounds— may reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Tretinoin, under the brand name Retin-A, was the first retinoid. It was used as an acne treatment in the 1970s, but researchers later discovered that it also fades actinic keratosis spots, evens pigmentation, and speeds the turnover of superficial skin cells.

Retinoids reduce fine lines and wrinkles by increasing the production of collagen. They also stimulate the production of new blood vessels in the skin, which improves skin colour. Additional benefits include fading age spots and softening rough patches of skin. However, it takes three to six months of regular use before improvements in wrinkles are apparent—and the best results take six to 12 months.

Sun Protection

Sunblock helps prevent premature skin ageing caused by the sun, including wrinkles, sagging and age spots. We are advised to apply SPF 50 or higher daily. The Skin Cancer Foundation advises one ounce (shot glass full) to entire body for each application.

What In-Clinic Treatments Can Prevent Static Wrinkles?

BTX

Many people think that we should only get Botulinum Toxin treatments, or “Botox“, done after we have developed significant wrinkles on the face. This, however, is a common misconception. In fact, we should be using Botox to prevent the formation of deep wrinkles which develop as we age. Botulinum toxin acts on the connection between the neurons (or nerve cells), and the muscles, known as the neuromuscular junction. By blocking the release of the chemical needed to cause muscle movements, known as acetylcholine, it reduces the strength of muscle contraction, and hence the degree of muscle movements, so that the skin creases less, preventing the formation of wrinkles. Read more about BTX here. Get an assessment from our doctors to understand the strength of your muscles on facial animation and recommend the best treatment for your skin.

Laser Resurfacing

Ablative laser resurfacing using fractional lasers has a small downtime or recovery time. Risks include scarring and lightening or darkening of skin colour, but results are obvious and dramatic especially for people with severe wrinkles. Another technology, nonablative laser fractional resurfacing has a healing time of a few hours and fewer risks than the ablative technique. Nonablative lasers are better suited to people with moderate wrinkles because the results are subtle. This treatment needs to be repeated more often than does ablative treatment. This method also can be done with a fractional laser. Consult our doctors for a personalized, bespoke treatment protocol suitable for your individual condition!

Chemical Peels

Once you get a chemical peel, the skin that grows back is smoother. Depending on the depth of the peel, you may need several treatments before you see a difference in your skin. Redness and other side effects are mild, transient and tend to dissipate within a few hours.

Read more about VIDASKIN’s peel therapies here.

PotenzaTM

Potenza utilizes RF microneedling technology and ultrafine needles and heat to penetrate the top layer of the skin. This procedure triggers the body’s natural healing process to regenerate new collagen & elastin.
Read more about VIDASKIN’s PotenzaTM treatment here.

Rejuran

Rejuran is an effective anti-ageing treatment containing Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN), which consists of DNA fragments with molecular weights ranging from 50 to 1500 kDa, which are mainly extracted from cells of salmon. Many preclinical and clinical studies have shown that these compounds are: anti-inflammatory, anti-pigmentation, tissue damage-preventive, and wound-healing, which are mediated by the activation of the adenosine A2A receptor and salvage pathways. Moreover, PDRN promotes angiogenesis, cellular activity, collagen synthesis, soft tissue regeneration, and skin priming and revitalisation and can be used to treat hyperpigmentation.

Dermal Fillers

Find Out How You Can Enjoy A Customized Treatment Plan!

If you are still unsure of how you can benefit from our wide range of wrinkle treatments in our VIDASKIN® Medical Aesthetic Clinic, we would like to invite you down for a nonobligatory, private consultation with Dr Vicki or Dr Elizabeth. At VIDASKIN Medical Aesthetic Clinic, our approach to patient care is personal and bespoke, with carefully crafted treatment plans that perfectly meet your wants and needs.

Feel free to send us some photos instead if you are unable to find the time for a consultation. Our qualified staff and doctors here at VIDASKIN are here to help you achieve your aesthetic goals so you can look and feel your best.