Anti-wrinkles & skin ageing treatments

Anti-wrinkles & skin ageing treatments

Anti-Wrinkle Treatment
Your Guide to ultimate Youthful skin in Dubai at  EMORA!

Want to turn back in time for younger you? At Emora polyclinic we offer you a cutting-edge treatments to smooth your wrinkles and restore your Glow!
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A wrinkle, also known as a fold, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface, such as on skin or fabric.

What are the causes of wrinkles?

 Skin wrinkles typically appear as a result of ageing processes such as 

1. Habitual sleeping positions.
2. Habitual facial expressions. Using facial muscles in frown, squint and smile.
3. Weight loss (loss of body mass). 
4. Temporarily, as the result of prolonged immersion in water.
5. Sun damage as UV rays damages your skin collagen and skin elasticity thus skin ages prematurely.
6. Smoking, Tobacco damages collagen in your skin resulting in wrinkles.
7. Poor hydration and dryness, well hydrated skin is far away from fine lines and wrinkles.

 Wrinkles can also be prevented to some degree by

1. Avoiding excessive solar exposure
2. Through diet (in particular through consumption of carotenoids, tocopherols and flavonoids, vitamins (A, C, D and E), essential omega-3-fatty acids, certain proteins and lactobacilli).

1. Skin injectable treatments

1. Dermal fillers are injections used to fill in or correct wrinkles and restore volume, improving the appearance. brands like Radiesse or juvederm.
2. Botox injection: It is used for therapeutic or cosmetic uses; it relaxes the contraction of muscles (repetitive acting expression muscles) that causes the formation of wrinkles, such as frown lines. Brands like Xeomin or Dysport, manufactured by Ipsen for glabellar lines (wrinkles between eyebrows), and Botox are popular brands.

1. Skin rejuvenation and tightening

1. Microneedling, which is a process where the body’s natural collagen production process is stimulated in response to mild abrasion that is from a dermapen or dermaroller.
2. PRP therapy (vampire facial): using your own Plasma to enhance skin appearance and texture.
3. Skin boosters: increase your skin hydration and collagen production that results in wrinkle improvement.
4. Thermage and radiofrequency (RF): Tightens saggy skin and reduces fine lines.

1. Advanced Laser and light Therapy

1. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), is a treatment where a broad-spectrum flash lamp is used to penetrate the top layer of the skin, lightly damaging the epidermis layer. This type of treatment can effectively minimize the effects of hyperpigmentation, sun-damaged skin, rosacea, and skin tightening.
2. BBL (Broad Band Light): Light energy pulses are applied throughout this treatment, gradually warming the epidermis. BBL can repair damaged skin and reduce the visible symptoms of aging.
3. Laser resurfacing can improve the look of wrinkles. Two types of lasers are used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face, either by removing thin layers of skin (ablative) or stimulating the production of collagen without removing layers (non-ablative). Non-ablative lasers are less effective than ablative ones, but they are less invasive, and recovery time is short. You are good candidate for laser resurfacing if you have: fine lines or wrinkles around/under eyes, forehead or mouth and scares from acne.

1. Medical skin care and peeling.

1. Retinoids (Tretinoin): enhance the renewal and turnover of skin cells to make wrinkles less visible. Tretinoin is better known by the brand name Retin-A.
2. Topical supplements glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and Hyaluronic acid, help to provide temporary restoration of enzyme balance to slow or prevent breakdown and consequent onset of wrinkle formation. GAGs are produced by the body to maintain structural integrity in tissues and to maintain fluid balance. Such as hyaluronic acid, increase the formation of collagen and help keep the skin moisturized.
3. Chemical peels apply a thin layer of abrasive chemicals to the top layer of the skin, which burns off any imperfections. Just enough of these abrasive chemicals are applied to achieve the desired aesthetic results. Some mild discomfort may be experienced after the chemical peel is applied, but this is completely normal. Any discomfort should fade within a few hours.
4. Microdermabrasion is a process where a studded brush is passed over the face, which applies a gentle exfoliating massage to the skin. This process gently “sands” away the top layer of the skin, which generally eliminates many of the imperfections that might afflict that layer of the skin. Microdermabrasion is generally minimally invasive, meaning that it’s quite typical for one to resume one’s daily life shortly after treatment.

Keep in mind that wrinkle depth and skin type affect the effectiveness of wrinkle reduction.

• What happens before a wrinkle treatment procedure?

Medical Consultation: with your healthcare provider to discuss your medical history, if you have any allergies, your concerns and your goals for the treatment. Your provider will assess this information and provide treatment options that are right for you. It’s important to note that all treatment options are unique, and the type of treatment that works for one person may not work for another.

Depending on the type of treatment, your provider may recommend staying out of the sunlight or wearing sunscreen when outdoors to protect your skin from the sun’s UV rays.

• Duration of procedure: 30-60min with minimal discomfort.
• What happens during a wrinkle treatment procedure?

Before wrinkle treatment, your healthcare provider will cleanse and exfoliate your skin to remove any excess oils and will provide protective eyewear to prevent injury.

Outpatient procedures like micro-needling, microdermabrasion, Dermabrasion, chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing and botox injections are in-office procedures, done while you’re awake, and can take minutes to hours. Your provider will use special instruments, needles or laser lights directed onto the area of your skin to be treated during the procedure.

Laser skin resurfacing requires receiving a local anesthetic to your skin so you won’t feel the procedure.

Surgical procedures like a facelift require general anesthesia, where you’ll be asleep during the procedure.

• What happens after a wrinkle treatment procedure?

After each procedure, your healthcare provider will give you specific instructions to help you care for your skin as it recovers from treatment. After-treatment care could include:

1. Avoiding strenuous activities until your skin recovers.
2. Not rubbing or massaging your skin where you received an injection.
3. Using a compress of ice wrapped in a towel to alleviate swelling.
4. Using a moisturizer throughout the day to avoid dry skin.
5. Wearing sunscreen when outdoors.
6. Gently cleansing your skin.
7. Using an antibiotic cream or ointment on the treated skin to prevent infection.
8. Staying hydrated and drinking plenty of liquids.
9. Avoiding smoking or drinking, which could delay your recovery time.

Risks / Benefits

• What are the advantages of wrinkle treatment?

The advantages of wrinkle treatment include:

1. It lessens the depth and appearance of wrinkles, blemishes, dark spots or circles and gives your skin a youthful look.
2. It improves your self-esteem.
3. You can have same-day results for non-surgical procedures.
4. Certain procedures are pain-free.

• What are the risks or complications of these procedures?

There are risks associated with wrinkle treatments that vary for each type of treatment, including:

1. An allergic reaction to the medicine.
2. Changes to the color and texture of your skin.
3. The formation of permanent bumps under your skin.
4. You’re unable to move your facial muscles in the same way you used to (provisional paralysis).
5. Surgical site infections.
6. Scarring
7. Pain.
8. Bruising
9. Swelling.

Before you begin treatment, talk to your healthcare provider about the risks and complications along with instructions on how to take care of your skin after treatment.

Recovery and Outlook

• What is the recovery time for wrinkle treatment?

The recovery time varies for each type of wrinkle treatment and includes:

• No Recovery times: Wrinkle-relaxing treatments.
• 1-3 days: Micro-needling and fillers.
• 1-3 weeks: Dermabrasion, chemical peels and laser skin resurfacing.
• 3 weeks or more: Facelift.

• Do I need multiple procedures to treat wrinkles?

Depending on the severity of your wrinkles and your personal goals for your treatment, you may need multiple procedures to get and maintain your desired results.

Treatments that last up to six months include:

• Micro-needling.
• Chemical peels.
• Wrinkle-relaxing injection treatments.
• Fillers.
• The results of laser skin resurfacing last up to five years. The results of a facelift usually last seven to 10 years. Dermabrasion treatment is permanent.

After wrinkle treatment, visit your healthcare provider if:

• You have a fever.
• Your skin is swollen and it doesn’t decrease after a couple of days.
• Your skin isn’t healing.
• Your skin is itchy.
• Your treatment site is painful, bleeds, and leaks a yellow fluid or scabs with a crusty exterior.
   

Got Questions of Anti-wrinkle Treatments? We got you..

• What are the treatment solutions to treat wrinkles (non-surgical)?

- Depending on the skin and type of wrinkle, some of the most effective options includes: botox, fillers, laser resurfaceing, retinoids and skin boosters. Each acts differently according to the skin.

- medical injectable as botox, filler, Jeuveau, Xeomin, Daxxify, Sculptra, Radiesse, Chemical peels, microneedling, microdermabrasion, thermage, light therapy and laser treatment

• What are the treatment solution to treat wrinkles (surgical option)?

-  facelift is the surgical option available to treat wrinkles, the surgeon will remove excess skin and fat from your face and neck and tightens the muscle and connective tissue for tighter skin look.

• How dose Botox helps as an anti-wrinkle treatment?

- By muscle relaxation (expression muscles that produces wrinkles) resulting in more smoother skin-look. Areas like the forehead or around the eyes or between eyebrows glabellar line are most common.

• Is dermal filler safe?

- Yes, when it is done by a profession, it is usually made by hyaluronic acid to fill the folds in skin thus smoothing out lines and give you the fresh, youthful look.

• Can I get rid if wrinkles naturally?

- Slowing them down yes! By hydration, sunscreen, skin care routine suitable for your skin , otherwise deeper wrinkles requires professional treatments.

• What is the difference in botox and filler?

- Botox relaxes and immobilize the muscles for smoother skin look.

- Fillers adds volume for deep lines and restores the lost fullness.

• How long do Botox and fillers last?

- Depending on type and the area being treated, Botox: 3-6 months, Fillers: 6-18 months

• Is laser treatment works for wrinkles?

- Yes! Laser resurfacing is good for long term wrinkle reduction, as it boosts the collagen, improves skin texture and reduces fine lines thus decreasing skin aging signs.

• When to start anti-wrinkle treatments?

- A good skin care routine in 20s helps in prevention of wrinkles, botox and fillers starts by 30s or 40s when wrinkles are more visible.

• What are the Treatments side effects?

- According to treatment and skin reactions, side effects could be: Redness, swelling or bruising may happen, but they all fade quickly.

• Can retinol or tretinoin actually reduce wrinkles?

- Tretinoin (Retin-A) is powerful in boosting collagen and cell renewal that helps in fighting skin aging signs to be less visible over time, but requires long and consistent use.

• Which anti-wrinkle treatment option is more common?

- Non-surgical options are more common than the surgical ones.

• Expert dermatologists and aestheticians.
• Advanced technology used, with FDA improved treatments.
• Personalized care with individualized follow up.

Book your consultation with EMORA polyclinic today, and say goodbye for wrinkles.