Anti Wrinkle Treatments in Launceston, TAS
One of the first visible signs of ageing are those tiny lines on the face that are accentuated with smiling and as time goes on these lines become progressively deeper and new ones appear along with them. Before long we think we are getting old and think there is no looking back to our younger more youthful appearance.
There is help available! At Victoria’s Cosmetic Medical Clinic we have many treatments available for facial wrinkles.
Static Facial Wrinkles are facial lines that are evident when the facial muscles are in their resting phase, (without any muscular activity). These lines are best treated with products called Dermal Fillers. At Victoria's Cosmetic Medical Clinic we have different types of dermal fillers available each with varying abilities and suitabilities.
Before deciding on the ideal wrinkle treatment it is important to understand the difference in types of facial wrinkles. Once the underlying cause of the wrinkle is determined, a treatment regime can be put in place.
What is the difference between active and static wrinkles?
Active or Dynamic Wrinkles are caused by contraction of muscles that are attached to the overlying skin. Each muscle contraction causes the skin to actively move forming lines between the bulk of the muscle. The most common place for these type of wrinkles are between the eyebrows commonly known as the "frown lines", across the forehead and on the outer corners or the eyes commonly known as the "Crows Feet Lines".
Static Facial Wrinkles are visible regardless of muscle contraction. Static Wrinkles are due to lack of elasticity of the skin caused from sun damage (usually from as early as childhood years) smoking, genetics, poor nutrition or from prolonged dynamic wrinkling all come in to effect.
Effective treatment of these wrinkles can be any one or a combination of things from chemical peels, topical creams containing Retin A, Vitamin C and of course sun protection, multiple treatments of Intense Pulsed Light.
For the wrinkles that cause folds between the nose and mouth known as the naso-labial groove may need surgery but alternatively these can be camouflaged temporarily by plumping up the lines with the popular Dermal Fillers. These products typically last for anywhere between three to nine months depending on the material used and the location of the injection. A combination of dermal fillers and muscle relaxing injections may be needed for some wrinkles or either filler or relaxant injections may be needed on their own.
How is the treatment performed?
A local anaesthetic cream may be applied half an hour prior to your treatment but this may not always be necessary. You may need to have a local anaesthetic injection to numb the area but this may not always be necessary. Dr Ostberg will inject a small amount of product just under the wrinkle to fill out the depression. The result is immediate however a small amount of immediate swelling will settle within 24 hours. The treatment will last from three to nine months depending on the product used and the area placed. The result will wear off gradually and the lines will slowly return to normal. To maintain the effect you may require repeated injections 2 - 3 times a year.
What side effects could I expect?
There will be a little localised redness and swelling that will settle within 24 - 48 hours. However this in not very visible to others and may be covered with makeup. Sometimes a small bruise may appear which will settle within 5 - 7 days and also may be covered with makeup. The area may feel a little lumpy for a few days and this will settle with time.
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