What are the treatment options for wrinkles?
Dermatologist Dr. Heidi Waldorf describes the treatment options for wrinkles. Watch Dr. Waldorf's video for tips and information on cosmetic dermatology and skin health.
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HEIDI WALDORF: Treating wrinkles depends on whether they are fine, medium, or deep and where they are on your face.
Also, what caused them? [MELLOW MUSIC]
If you have wrinkles that are caused by lines of movement or the muscles pushing them in, then you
want to start with a botulinum toxin. If the lines are from chronic sun exposure
and not from movement as the primary reason, resurfacing with chemical peels or laser peels,
like the new fractionated lasers, will be most helpful. For lines that are just from falling in skin,
that's when we go for fillers. Remember, the skin is like an accordion. If you can stretch it out, you won't see as many
of those creases. At home, you can help these lines and wrinkles from forming or help some of the fine ones to go away faster by using
a good topical regimen, including gentle cleansers, regular moisturizing, a topical agent with a retinoid or an alpha hydroxy acid in it
for cell turnover and to help the collagen, and other collagen stimulators, like peptides and growth factors.
Using antioxidants topically will cut down on the damage you get, along with routine vigilant sun protection.
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