Fine network of wrinkles: age-related changes that cannot be ignored

What causes wrinkles on the face?

Skin is the largest human organ.
And one of the most important. Therefore, it requires special care. Especially for facial skin, which we do not protect from the effects of environmental factors. The appearance of wrinkles is a natural process of skin aging. It begins and progresses individually for each person. But there are factors that cause premature skin aging.

Smoking. Nicotine causes spasm of blood vessels that provide nutrition to the skin. This leads to oxygen starvation and reduces the ability to regenerate. Toxic substances contained in smoke cause collagen destruction, which leads to loss of firmness and elasticity. The skin becomes dry and dull. The face takes on a grayish tint. Toxins entering the body accelerate the aging process and cause the formation of wrinkles. If you still smoke, then don’t expect a fresh complexion and smooth skin like your peers.

Genetic predisposition. Sometimes the earlier appearance of wrinkles is inherited. In such cases, you need to contact the Idealist clinic to undergo genetic testing and select individual care products that your skin needs at the present time. Please note that anti-aging products may not be equally beneficial for your skin in your 40s and 50s.

Health status. Problems with posture, kidneys, poor vision - these, and not only, problems lead to the early appearance of wrinkles. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully monitor your health.

Stress has a negative impact not only on our health, but also on our appearance. The hormone cortisol, produced during stress, slows down the production of collagen and elastin. Negative emotions lead to jaw clenching and forehead tension. Increased blood sugar caused by anxiety leads to dry skin and retention of intercellular fluid, which in turn stretches the skin.

Sleep disturbance. At night, when you sleep, the level of the stress hormone cortisol decreases. By depriving your body of sleep, you force it to produce even more cortisol. Therefore, sleeping until midnight is essential for your beauty.

Photoaging. The harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation on the skin have long been proven. Therefore, do not neglect your protective equipment. In spring, summer and early autumn you should use products with SPF 50. In winter you can apply SPF 30. At the same time, in winter at ski resorts it is important to protect your skin with products with SPF 50 and pay attention to the labeling. Sunscreen should protect against UVA and UVB radiation. Sochi and Adler have a subtropical climate, so all our clients know about the need to protect their skin from sun rays all year round, thereby putting photoaging on pause. To correctly select SPF products, contact the Idealista clinic. We will select a protective cream, foundation, and teach you how to use it correctly (how much to apply, how to wash off, how long to use, etc.).

Wrong lifestyle. Alcohol, fast food and sweets will not harm your health and beauty if you consume them occasionally. Abuse leads to deterioration of the skin condition and the appearance of wrinkles. Movement is also important. It ensures normal blood circulation throughout the body, nutrition of organs and tissues.

These are common causes of wrinkles. But each group has its own factors in a certain area of the skin. Next, we will look at them, as well as ways to avoid and remove hated wrinkles.

Types of wrinkles

There is no uniform classification of wrinkles. For example, cosmetologists differentiate them due to their formation:

mimic - can form at a fairly young age;
gravitational – formed as a result of sagging skin;
age-related – appear as a result of the natural aging processes of the skin.

In turn, expression wrinkles are divided into two types:

dynamic - in a relaxed state they are invisible, appear when the muscles on the face are active;
static - do not disappear regardless of muscle activity.

If we go deeper and analyze the types of facial expressions, then, of course, a person’s temperament plays an important role, for example:

The hyperkinetic type is usually characteristic of choleric people; such people are characterized by pronounced facial expressions.

Normokinetic type - most often observed in sanguine people. This type is characterized by a harmonious pattern of facial expressions.

Hypokinetic type - usually phlegmatic and melancholic people who have “poor” facial expressions.

The best anti-wrinkle procedures in cosmetology

All non-surgical facelift procedures can be divided into several groups.

Massage. In cosmetology, massage is used to combat the first signs of aging. During the massage, muscles relax, blood and oxygen flow to tissues increases. The skin takes on a healthy and toned appearance, swelling subsides and facial and nasolabial wrinkles disappear.
Peeling. Removes the upper keratinized layer of skin, which interferes with cellular respiration. There are superficial, medium and deep types of peeling. To combat wrinkles, both medium and deep are used. Deep peeling eliminates even severe wrinkles.
Botulinum toxin injections are effective specifically for facial wrinkles that appear due to increased tension in the facial muscles. After the injections, the muscles relax. The effect after the procedure is not noticeable immediately, but after 1-2 weeks. During this time, the skin has time to smooth out. Injections are effective for eliminating wrinkles on the forehead and upper lip, around the eyes and on the neck, as well as wrinkles between the eyebrows.
Mesotherapy is injections of nutritional cocktails. The biggest advantage of mesotherapy is that you can create an individual cocktail for each patient. Depending on the problems and needs of the skin. The most popular components are hyaluronic acid, elastin and collagen, and plant extracts. All of them are aimed at moisturizing the skin, increasing elasticity and eliminating wrinkles. Effectively eliminate superficial and deep wrinkles on the face and neck.
A thread lift is a procedure for strengthening the face by introducing special threads under the skin. Threads can be made of various materials: gold, silicone, acids, polypropylene. The threads have special grooves for more reliable fixation in the skin, and the diameter does not exceed the thickness of a human hair. Threads are implanted into various layers of skin, which form a kind of frame. The threads are not felt by the patient and are invisible under the skin.
Hardware lifting is an effective method of non-surgical skin rejuvenation. Ideal for those for whom therapeutic lifts do not help, and it is difficult to decide on plastic surgery. Hardware techniques are painless and practically do not injure the skin. The skin surface is not disturbed, so the risk of side effects and complications is negligible. Hardware techniques do not require anesthesia and they have no rehabilitation period.
Contour plastic surgery also refers to injection methods for eliminating wrinkles. Fillers based on hyaluronic acid are injected into the deeper layers of the skin. Fillers are designed to moisturize a specific area and straighten wrinkles. They are used not only to eliminate wrinkles, but also to correct asymmetry and tighten the facial contour. Unlike mesotherapy, which has a complex effect on the condition of the skin, contour plastic solves problems in a specific area. Very effective for eliminating deep nasolabial folds, purse-string wrinkles around the mouth and double chin. The effect of modern contouring is longer and the effect is achieved better than after surgical methods.

What to do to avoid wrinkles

Not a single representative of the human race has yet managed to avoid the appearance of wrinkles. But creating conditions under which wrinkles appear later and in smaller quantities is a solvable task.

You should start with the basics:

get enough sleep;
drink coffee in moderation;
increase the share of vegetables and fruits in the diet;
quit smoking (no matter how difficult it is);
increase physical activity in any way comfortable for yourself;
leaving the city more often for walks in nature;
spend less time in the sun (if this is not possible, use cosmetics with SPF protection and wear sunglasses);
reduce the time you use your smartphone;
use a humidifier in the rooms where you spend the most time;
change your pillowcase every three days, avoid high pillows.

Despite all the banality of these tips, the benefits of following them are very great.

Another important action on this path is the correct use of cosmetics. They should correspond to your current age, skin type and condition.

Don't get too carried away with cleansing your skin. Using a scrub more than once a week and constantly using cleansing lotions or toners leads to skin becoming too dry. Dry skin inevitably contributes to the formation of wrinkles. No need to squeeze pimples. This way you injure the skin and give rise to small wrinkles.

Wrinkle correction methods

Depending on the type of facial expression, you can choose an effective way to get rid of wrinkles.

The possibilities of modern cosmetology make it possible to correct any wrinkles in a minimally invasive way, i.e. without surgery:

Hardware techniques. This could be Doublo ultrasonic lifting , Picosure laser rejuvenation , Quantum Luminis photorejuvenation .
Injection therapy: biorevitalization, mesotherapy, contouring, botulinum therapy.
Professional care cosmetics, selected individually.

Without delving into the specifics of this or that method, we strongly advise you to contact our clinic to select the most suitable option for you to correct and get rid of wrinkles. You need to remember that it is unlikely that you will be able to deal with wrinkles using some one-time miracle procedure. You shouldn’t go to the other extreme, believing that defeating wrinkles is possible only through a long, grueling, endless struggle. Together we will determine the optimal sequence and frequency of actions and procedures that will definitely lead to success.

How to remove nasolabial folds?

Nasolabial folds are vertical creases in the skin on both sides from the wings of the nose to the corners of the mouth. There are several reasons for their appearance.

Malocclusion. As a result of anatomical imbalance, there is an uneven distribution of load on the muscles of the skull. The chewing muscles are overstrained. Then treatment should begin with a consultation with an orthodontist. As a result of treatment, the load is removed from the muscles, they relax, and the nasolabial fold decreases. The therapeutic effect is secured by cosmetic procedures.

Sharp weight loss , as a result of which the skin on the entire body does not have time to tighten and hangs. The nasolabial fold and sagging chin are especially noticeable on the face. In this case, cosmetologists recommend a course of massage. The skin becomes toned, tightened and folds disappear.

Poor posture causes increased muscle tone. When we slouch, the backline muscles are overstressed. They contract the muscles of the anterior group. By contracting, the muscles pull the skin on the face and neck down. Hence the folds on the forehead, nasolabial folds and wrinkles on the neck. It is necessary to start working with posture, and at the same time take a massage course from a cosmetologist. Cosmetic procedures are prescribed depending on the severity of the creases. Depending on the situation, hardware techniques or filler injections may be recommended.

Age-related decrease in skin elasticity. With age, the amount of collagen and elastin is formed less and less, and the skin loses moisture. It becomes drier and begins to sag. It is necessary to strengthen your home skin care by choosing the right cosmetics. Cosmetologists recommend mesotherapy, botulinum toxin injections, fillers and contouring.

Anti-wrinkle cosmetics: creams, masks and serums

In addition to all of the above, one cannot fail to mention home care and salon treatments using highly active ingredients on the skin. Treatments include sequential application of creams, serums and masks combined with facial massage. The effect is stronger after superficial peeling or scrubbing. Ingredients with a lifting effect on the surface layers are used, as well as peptides (for example, argillerine) that have a relaxing effect on facial muscles, similar to Botox. The main thing in choosing a cream for facial wrinkles or a mask is to use professional products prescribed by a cosmetologist and their systemic use.

However, there are some nuances here too:

the product must be purchased not in mass market stores (they are not active, they are suitable for everyone, but they solve individual problems and tasks)
prescribed in a strictly defined dosage and at a certain time of year
After using professional cosmetics, you always need sunscreen with a high protection factor
A cream, serum or mask for facial wrinkles must be modern, i.e. include peptides, hyaluronic acid, growth factors, microelements, vitamins and have good penetrating ability.

In general, the best serum for expression wrinkles is the one that your doctor recommends, taking into account your personal characteristics.

Massage to keep facial skin toned

You can do facial massage and warm-up yourself, without the help of a specialist. Although the hands of a master, of course, will cope with the task better. A facial massage performed professionally can also work wonders; it gives: lifting, drainage, tones the tissues, and when performed using a special product with active ingredients, it adds the effects of nourishing and moisturizing the skin.

The main thing is to use a non-comedogenic product, then the procedure is not contraindicated for oily skin.

How to remove wrinkles on the forehead?

Forehead wrinkles are parallel grooves in the skin. They often appear first. For many girls after 25 years.

The main causes of wrinkles on the forehead and ways to combat them.

Active facial expressions. Forehead wrinkles are caused by emotions such as frowning and surprise. Mimic activity is increased in people whose activities are related to performances and communication. Correction of facial wrinkles can be carried out starting from the age of 18. These are not age-related changes, but the consequences of facial activity. Botulinum toxin injections are the most effective.

Stress. Sleep disturbances and tension cause contraction of the muscles of the head, neck and chest. Overstressed muscles of the skull pull the skin down, and characteristic creases appear on the forehead. In the initial stage and for prevention, it is necessary to strictly monitor sleep and rest patterns, and be sure to go for a walk. Drink herbal soothing teas at night. Cosmetologists primarily recommend a course of massage to relax the facial muscles and muscles of the skull. If wrinkles are deep and preventive measures do not help, then cosmetologists have a whole arsenal of means to combat wrinkles on the forehead. The most effective are botulinum toxin injections, which relax the muscles. Deep wrinkles can be filled by injection using soft fillers.

Unfavorable environment. High temperatures, ultraviolet radiation and insufficient air humidity have a very bad effect on our skin. In such cases, it is necessary to use protective equipment and regularly irrigate the skin with thermal water. The clinic recommends giving preference to moisturizing and nourishing masks.

Diseases of the cardiovascular system immediately affect the skin of the face. It is on the forehead that characteristic horizontal and vertical grooves appear. You need to start with a visit to a cardiologist. A specialist will select cosmetic procedures to eliminate wrinkles. The appearance of wrinkles on the forehead due to health problems occurs gradually, so there is always the opportunity to engage in preventive measures for a healthy lifestyle.

How long does it take to recover after filler injection?

Usually after the procedure there is noticeable swelling, a feeling of distress, and sometimes also slight pain at the injection site. In fact, the treatment does not require a recovery period and you can return to your professional activities the same day.

It is not recommended to go on flights, take a bath or play sports, as this can displace the hyaluronic acid.

The skin turns slightly red after treatment. If the patient wants to apply makeup, this can be done exclusively using disposable cosmetic instruments. It is important not to do this with repeatedly used brushes and sponges.

Getting rid of wrinkles under the eyes

Myopia or farsightedness causes wrinkles to appear around the eyes, as a person squints all the time. It is necessary to strictly follow the instructions of the ophthalmologist. And to get rid of wrinkles in this case, cosmetologists prescribe injections of botulinum toxin, which relaxes the muscles.

Kidney disease causes severe swelling. They stretch the skin, which, after the outflow of excess intercellular fluid, gathers into folds. In this case, it is necessary to comprehensively treat the disease, reduce swelling and strengthen the skin around the eyes. A consultation with a surgeon is necessary to rule out or confirm hernias.

Poor nutrition with a lack of minerals greatly affects those areas where the skin is thinnest and most delicate. And the area around the eyes is just like that.

In all of the above cases, cosmetologists will give individual recommendations.

How long does the wrinkle filling procedure take?

Exactly how long the procedure will take depends entirely on what we are going to do and in what area. The filling of wrinkles itself is relatively quick, since it comes down to the injection of the drug. What takes the most time is a thorough analysis of the patient's face and the appropriate planning of the procedure, which can be more or less labor-intensive. Much depends, of course, on the doctor’s experience.

Typically, together with a consultation, interview, drawing up a plan of action and explaining to the patient what he can expect, the procedure takes from 30 minutes to an hour.

Neck Wrinkle Removal

The neck is the most unprotected area of our skin. It has practically no fat layer, so it is more exposed to the external environment. Wrinkles on the neck appear earlier than on the face and require more thorough cosmetic care.

Problems with posture and sudden weight loss greatly affect the condition of our neck. The skin sag noticeably.

Insufficient body care. Many women carefully look after their face, while neglecting their neck. And in vain, since it is she who immediately reveals the true age of her owner. The skin on the neck needs additional care. Skin care requires cosmetic procedures - peelings, moisturizing and nourishing masks, mesotherapy.

Ultraviolet radiation greatly ages our skin. And the previous point is immediately connected. Women apply protective cream to their face, while forgetting about their neck. Cosmetic care required is the same as in the previous paragraph. In a beauty salon, pigmentation due to ultraviolet radiation is treated using a photorejuvenation procedure.

Incorrect head position. At night, your pillow plays a crucial role when you sleep. During the day, we often put our heads down on the phone or sit in front of the computer. The most effective preventative remedy is professional massage. The fastest possible effect on sagging skin is achieved with botulinum toxin injections into the platysma.

If wrinkles and creases are already deep, then cosmetology moves from additional aspects to the basics. And the list of procedures is also changing. You can get rid of wrinkles with the help of special medications, massage, or plastic surgery. In this article, we looked at the best non-surgical procedures that modern cosmetology can offer us.

Customer Reviews

She underwent a course of mesotherapy at the Idealist clinic. During the consultation, the doctor asked everything about my skin, looked at it, and found out what products I use. And since my skin is dry, with crow’s feet in the corners of my eyes, she recommended mesotherapy moisturizing injections. I completed a course of four procedures. The effect became noticeable after the second. Wrinkles around the eyes are almost invisible. And the face glows, the skin is fresh, rosy. I am very pleased. Alla, 35 years old
I was always very afraid of injections, but the wrinkles on my forehead and near my nose add 10 years to my age. When getting ready for the procedure, I prepared myself for pain and a long stay at home after it. But everything went completely differently. I was given Dysport injections. And after 4 days I looked younger. Liana, 28 years old

I have pronounced folds in the nasolabial triangle. Previously, I didn’t really want to resort to such strong methods, but age. At the Idealist clinic I was offered contour plastic surgery. It sounds scary, of course. But in reality there is nothing like that. During the consultation, the doctor told and explained everything in detail. A preparation with hyaluronic acid is injected into the skin, which fills the space and wrinkles are smoothed out. Now I only regret one thing, that I didn’t do this earlier. Maria, 45 years old

The role of proper nutrition in skin care

Proper nutrition is the basis for the whole body as a whole. After all, vitamins and minerals, healthy acids and fats enter the blood through the intestines.

At the age of 40, you need to change your usual diet and pay attention to the following foods:

Vegetable oils such as flaxseed, hemp, olive - they are rich in vitamins and do not accumulate excess fat.
It is beneficial to eat fatty fish - it is a source of large amounts of vitamin D and group B, Omega-3 fatty acids and selenium.
From the age of 35, the female body produces less of the phytoestrogen hormone, which is responsible for beauty and youth. Flax seeds or oil, legumes, and tomatoes will help compensate for its deficiency.
Be sure to increase the amount of vegetables and fruits.
An important product for women's youth is soy.
It is beneficial for women to consume fermented milk products, 1% fat cottage cheese, and yogurt.
It is better to reduce your coffee intake, as well as very strong tea.
You should completely avoid fast foods and sweet carbonated water.

You shouldn’t start sudden active diets after 40 years, this will affect the condition of the skin. The skin begins to sag and if you do not introduce physical exercise into your daily routine, there will be no positive effect.

It is important not to abuse alcohol and tobacco products, get good sleep and maintain hormonal balance. Therefore, proper nutrition when caring for your skin will help not only maintain beauty, but also overall health.

What drug is used to fill wrinkles?

Wrinkles are most often filled with hyaluronic acid. There are many manufacturers on the market, and their products come in different densities. The cross-linking technique of hyaluronic acid is also of great importance, since it affects the flexibility and plasticity of the drug.

In this case, the doctor’s task is to choose a drug suitable for the treatment area so that the effect of the treatment is as natural as possible. When choosing a product, the age and quality of the patient’s skin will be of great importance.

Wrinkle filler

Elimination of “crow’s feet” or expression wrinkles around the eyes using folk remedies

A tablespoon of chopped parsley, brewed with half a glass of boiling water and infused for 15 minutes, will help remove wrinkles on the face, or more precisely around the eyes, at home. Then combine a tablespoon of grated raw potatoes with two tablespoons of parsley infusion and a tablespoon of olive or other vegetable oil. Transfer to a gauze cloth and apply to the eye area for 15 minutes. We don’t wash it off. Carry out this procedure every day.

One small raw potato, finely chopped, also helps to effectively remove wrinkles on the face at home. Then take two tablespoons of potato mass and combine with the same amount of wheat flour and boiled milk. Mix everything thoroughly, forming a homogeneous mass. Then apply to the area under the eyes and leave for ten minutes. Afterwards, rinse everything off with warm water.

A compress based on olive oil helps to effectively remove wrinkles on the face at home. To do this, mix two tablespoons of olive oil with vitamin E (one ampoule) or five drops of lemon juice. Then apply this compress to the area under the eyes for 10 minutes. When finished, rinse or blot with a paper towel. And at the end of the procedure, give a light massage.

You can also remove wrinkles on the face at home by grinding one protein with one tablespoon of liquid honey with the addition of a tablespoon of crushed oatmeal. Apply this mixture to the area under the eyes and leave until completely dry. Then wash off with warm boiled water. Aloe vera juice applied to the skin at night will help prevent the appearance of expression lines. You can effectively remove wrinkles on the face at home using another mask prepared by mixing a tablespoon of castor oil and a teaspoon of oily vitamin E. In the evening, lubricate the area around the eyes with the resulting mixture, preheating it in a water bath. Soak for 15-30 minutes, adding a light massage. Then blot off the excess with paper towels. Store this oil mixture in the refrigerator.

For deep wrinkles under the eyes, you need to use a mixture of milk, aloe juice and liquid honey, taken in equal proportions to make a mask.

A mask according to the following recipe also helps to remove wrinkles on the face at home. Pour 3 tablespoons of birch leaves with a glass of cold water and leave for eight hours. After using cotton pads soaked in this infusion, apply lotions to your eyelids for 15 minutes. Oatmeal helps remove wrinkles on the face at home. Take 3 tablespoons and mix with four tablespoons of heavy cream. Place in a gauze bag, preferably two, and apply as a compress to the area under the eyes for 20 minutes.

No less effective is two tablespoons of oatmeal mixed with a tablespoon of strongly brewed tea and two tablespoons of liquid honey to help remove wrinkles on the face at home. Once warm, apply to the area under the eyes for 20 minutes. Then rinse off first with warm and then with cool boiled water.

Flaxseed is good at smoothing out wrinkles and also serves as a preventive measure. To do this, pour two tablespoons of flaxseed with 400 ml of water, put on fire and cook until a mushy mass is obtained. Then, transferring this mixture into 2 gauze bags, apply under the eyes for 20 minutes. Rinse off first with warm water, then with cool boiled water.

The following recipe will help you effectively remove wrinkles on your face at home. Take 50 ml of milk and combine with two level tablespoons of wheat flour, then add a small amount of yeast. Moisten a gauze cloth with this mixture and apply it to the area under the eyes. After 30 minutes, remove the mask and wash with warm, then cool water.

An excellent prevention of facial wrinkles is thoroughly moisturizing the skin. Don’t let it dry out, get less carried away with tanning in the open sun, solarium and decorative cosmetics, and become a follower of an active lifestyle. Use scrubs with care and caution, then lubricate your skin with nourishing creams.