Wrinkle Treatment 101: A Comprehensive Guide To Dermatological Solutions

When you were a young child or teen, your skin was supple, fresh, and had no trace of wrinkles. That is because your skin hadn't yet been exposed to much damage from the environment and the effects of aging. But as the years go on, the time you spend in the sun, managing stress, and the many different facial expressions you are accustomed to making can cause wrinkles to form on the skin. Review this comprehensive guide to dermatological solutions for wrinkles and see Dr. Lynn Anderson, Dr. Kristen Rice, Dr. Jacqueline Guidry, and Dr. Michelle Walters at Midtown Dermatology in Tulsa, OK, for even more information about your wrinkle treatment options.

Wrinkle Treatments With Injectables

One of the ways that a doctor can treat your skin for wrinkles is with an injectable solution. One of the most popular types of injectables is called Botox. It contains a neurotoxin that stops wrinkles by pausing the muscle contractions in the skin that create them. Other injectables are dermal fillers, which are gels that add fullness and plumpness to the skin. They may also help stimulate collagen production. Popular filler options include Juvederm and Restylane. Appointments for injectable wrinkle solutions commonly take about half an hour of your time, so they can happen during a lunch break.

Chemical Peels

Another possible wrinkle solution is a chemical peel. It is the process of removing layers of old, damaged skin cells to reveal newer, younger-looking skin. Some peels like Perfect Derma Peel can prevent and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Glycolic, salicylic, and lactic peels also help soften wrinkles. You and your Tulsa, OK, dermatologist will discuss the type of peel (light, medium or deep) that will be best for your wrinkle treatment.

Wrinkles Treatments With Lasers

Laser resurfacing has become a wrinkle treatment of choice for patients who want smoother, wrinkle-free skin. Lasers, another non-surgical approach, use light energy to beam away older cells and heat the skin cells beneath the skin, which can cause increased collagen production. This tones the skin and reduces the appearance of wrinkles.

Get More Guidance About Wrinkles

If you’ve been wanting to turn back the years on your skin’s appearance, it's a good idea to get a full view of the various solutions for wrinkles that are available from your skin doctor. Contact a dermatologist Dr. Rice, Dr. Anderson, or Dr. Guidry at Midtown Dermatology in Tulsa, OK, by calling (918) 728-3100 to discuss the right wrinkle treatment for your skin.