Fighting Facial Wrinkles
Olivia on Jan 29 2009 at 12:53 pm | Filed under: Anti-Aging
Today there are many reports reminding us that sunscreen will help prevent wrinkles. “Stop smoking, eat healthy, exercise, get your vitamin A and E,” researchers tell us. However, the depleted ozone Layer, harmful UV rays and skin cancer weren’t always in the forefront of our imagination, and these beauty tips weren’t always stressed so fervently. As a result, many people in their thirties and forties are paying for past mistakes. The good news is that there are a number of products and procedures that can get rid of facial wrinkles.
The first thing to try is one of the many creams on the market. Facial wrinkles can generally be fought by triggering the body’s natural rejuvenating, cleansing and exfoliating processes. Anti wrinkle creams traditionally contain Vitamin A, B, C, E and coenzyme Q10. Creams targeting wrinkles include: Neutrogena’s Healthy Skin Anti Wrinkle Cream, Retinol-A or L’Oreal’s Line Eraser. Alpha Hydroxy Acids are good for people who may be sensitive to strong ingredients in Retinol. Peptide products like StriVectin, Olay’s Regenerist Serum or Estée Lauder’s Perfectionist may be more suitable for sensitive skin.
For more persistent wrinkles and telltale signs of aging, there are collagen fillers done via injection. This relatively inexpensive procedure will cost an average of $300, but generally needs to be redone two or three times per year to maintain maximum efficiency. In some cases, the collagen stimulates the body’s natural processes and less maintenance is required. Doctors use either bovine-based or human-based collagen that has undergone a purification process. The anesthesia Lidocaine is mixed in with the collagen so patients don’t feel a thing. After 30 to 60 minutes, the procedure is done and the patient is free to go. Results show up once the swelling goes down. Cosmetic surgery is not covered under health insurance plans, but most surgeons offer financing plans for any budget. Compared to Botox injections, collagen is more flexible and is said to be much more natural looking.
Each year, Americans purchase over $6.4 Billion worth of “cosmeceuticals” and creams targeting facial wrinkles. Whether prescribed or purchased over-the-counter, this non-invasive option appeals to many consumers who’d rather not be bothered with medical procedures. In addition to anti wrinkle creams and injections, cryotherapy, or freezing, and microdermabrasion treatments, which involves scraping off the top layer of the skin, may be performed. After any process, though, it is important to stock up on sunscreen and avoid further skin damage from the sun.
