Expression wrinkles on the face: causes of appearance and methods of correction

Every day our face makes thousands of muscle contractions while we smile, laugh, become indignant and angry, expressing our emotions through facial expressions.

At a very young age, due to its elasticity, the skin quickly returns to its original state as soon as the facial muscles involved in facial expressions relax. But over time, the structure of the skin changes, its elasticity is lost and small creases form at the site of muscle contractions, which are called expression wrinkles.

Expression wrinkles are the first signs of age-related skin changes. And in order to preserve youthful skin for as long as possible, you need to consult a specialist: a cosmetologist will help you choose the right skin care and select a technique for the prevention and correction of facial wrinkles.

Reasons for appearance

Active facial expressions are not the only cause of early facial wrinkles. There are several factors that affect the condition of the skin, reducing its firmness and elasticity:

• insufficient skin care;
• influence of the external environment (water quality, air pollution, climate (sharp fluctuations in humidity and air temperature));
• photoaging (frequent exposure to the sun, lack of skin protection from ultraviolet radiation);
• low-quality cosmetics;

• thin and dry skin (usually expression lines appear and become noticeable at the age of 30, but with this type of skin they can appear up to 25 years);
• congenital hyperactivity of muscle fibers in a certain area (the area around the eyes, on the forehead);
• diseases of internal organs;
• bad habits (smoking, alcohol).

How wrinkles form

Under the influence of a number of reasons (more about them below), the nutrition and blood circulation of the dermis and subcutaneous fat, as well as facial muscles, deteriorate.

Cell division slows down. Normally, the cell cycle is 28 days; after 30 years, +1 day is added annually. Wrinkles on the skin are “fixed” and turn from mimic wrinkles into creases, because Dead, but not exfoliated, keartinocytes accumulate on the surface.

The work of fibroblasts slows down, the production of new collagen fibers decreases. The skin loses firmness and elasticity.

The functioning of the sebaceous glands is disrupted, plus a lack of synthesis of young collagen leads to dryness and the formation of voids in the skin and the formation of wrinkles.

Related factors

In addition to the main reasons that provoke the appearance of facial wrinkles, there are also associated factors that make them more pronounced:

• hereditary predisposition;
• passion for solarium and sunbathing contribute to a decrease in skin firmness and elasticity;
• hormonal changes, due to which facial wrinkles can become more noticeable;
• diets and lack of nutrients contribute to the deterioration of skin quality and the early appearance of wrinkles;
• stress and nervous shock (any stress has a negative effect on the skin);
• any active facial expressions (the habit of pursing your lips, the habit of frowning during a conversation, squinting, etc.) provokes the appearance of early wrinkles.

If age-related wrinkles form at a more mature age, then the first facial wrinkles appear quite early and it is more difficult to resist them, because our facial expressions work constantly.

It is worth mentioning that the fight against expression wrinkles is immediately doomed to failure if you neglect skin care and do not monitor your health, since any changes in the skin largely depend on these factors.

Clinical manifestations

Wrinkles can appear at any age, but more often after 40 years. Typically, between 40 and 50 years, noticeable facial (dynamic) wrinkles form, and after 50 years, static wrinkles begin to form - first in the form of fine lines, gradually deepening to large furrows.

Wrinkling and sagging are the “leading” problems of fair skin (I–III), while hyperpigmentation and uneven shade are characteristic of dark phototypes (IV–VI) ( Fig. 2 ).

Experts have developed a photographic scale to assess the degree of skin wrinkling. When using it, it was found that wrinkling increases with age in the following areas (in ascending order):

There are differences in the time of appearance and severity of wrinkles between residents of the northern and southern regions (even of the same country). For example, in one of the studies, a comparative analysis of skin aging of two Japanese groups was carried out: from the north (Kagoshima) and the south of the country (Akita). People living in the northern regions were distinguished by a greater number of wrinkles on the face, the presence of age spots, yellow and rougher skin, and reduced moisture in the stratum corneum of the epidermis compared to residents of the southern regions. According to quantitative estimates, the skin of northern residents looked on average 8 years older when assessed by facial wrinkles, and 16 years older when assessed by pigmentation.

Rice. 2. Gradual formation of fine wrinkles on the face (from left to right)

Recommendations from cosmetologists

It is impossible to completely avoid the appearance of facial wrinkles, but it is quite possible to slow down the aging process.

Prevention of the early appearance of facial wrinkles must include:

• skincare treatments: facial massage and deep cleansing improve skin condition and help delay the appearance of wrinkles;
• proper skin care must include creams, sun protection, nourishing and moisturizing masks suitable for the condition and type of skin;
• timely injection and hardware procedures serve as excellent prevention of skin aging;
• A healthy lifestyle is also very important: good sleep, sports, physical exercise, facial fitness exercises, a balanced diet, and the absence of bad habits are necessary for beautiful and youthful skin.

Table of contents

1. Etiology and pathogenesis
2. Clinical manifestations
3. Principles of treatment

Fine wrinkles (wrinkles on the face, static wrinkles, skin aging, superficial wrinkles, fine lines ) are the external manifestation of early changes in skin texture in the form of small folds that arise under the influence of chrono- and photoaging. Small wrinkles on the face usually appear first as separate thin lines, which later merge into a continuous mesh.

In our company you can purchase the following equipment for the correction of fine wrinkles:

• M22 (Lumenis)
• AcuPulse (Lumenis)
• UltraPulse (Lumenis)
• Fraxel (Solta Medical)
• Thermage (Solta Medical)
• Geneo+ (Pollogen by Lumenis)
• Maximus (Pollogen by Lumenis)

How to get rid of facial wrinkles?

There are many effective techniques:

• hardware correction of facial wrinkles (phototherapy, laser resurfacing, microcurrent therapy);
• botulinum therapy (Botox and other drugs based on botulinum toxin allow you to temporarily block the active work of facial muscles and thereby, by relaxing the muscles, remove facial wrinkles on the forehead);
• contouring using hyaluronic acid fillers to fill existing deep wrinkles;
• comprehensive skin care procedures to prevent the early appearance of wrinkles;
• PRP therapy (plasmolifting);
• SPRS therapy to treat the skin and increase its cellular potential, that is, its ability to heal itself;
• mesotherapy with a personally selected cocktail of vitamins and nutrients;
• biorevitalization.

Before making injections in a clinic or testing other beauty procedures, it is important to first hear the expert opinion of a cosmetologist.

Each method has its own indications and nuances; its effectiveness in your case can only be assessed by a doctor during a face-to-face consultation.

Expression and static wrinkles

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Wrinkles are visible linear skin defects that occur in places of facial muscle facial activity, at the bottom of folds and furrows.

There are facial (dynamic) and static wrinkles.

Facial expressions are a manifestation of our emotions, and they are characteristic and individual for each person. Some of us have the habit of frowning, raising an eyebrow, or squinting while laughing. Most often these are unconscious movements up to 10,000 times a day! Expression wrinkles are visible only at the moment of muscle contraction and are not noticeable at rest. They appear as linear depressions in the skin, but without disturbing the structure of the skin itself. They appear at the age of 18-25 years.

The localization of such wrinkles is most often: the area between the eyebrows (we frown) horizontal forehead wrinkles (we are surprised) from the outer corners of the eyes (we laugh) from the inner corners of the eyes (wrinkle our nose)

Where there is increased muscle activity, prolonged formation of a skin fold leads to structural damage in the form of thinning of the skin and scarring at the bottom of this fold. Thus, static wrinkles at the locations of facial wrinkles. But they become permanent and noticeable even at rest. This type of wrinkle may be familiar to people after 30 years of age.

Static wrinkles also occur due to dryness and impaired skin elasticity. We see small lines on the surface of the skin - wrinkles. They most often appear on the skin of the forehead, cheeks and neck. Also, permanent wrinkles are formed as a result of gravitational ptosis. When the soft tissues of the face move downward, folds are formed, at the bottom of which wrinkles are subsequently formed: nasolabial, vertical parotid, cheek-zygomatic, chin, etc.

The severity of wrinkles depends on age, facial activity, skin quality (turgor, moisture, regenerative ability), and the thickness of subcutaneous fat. The importance of external factors is also important: ecology, smoking, intoxication, sun rays (photoaging), stress, improper care. Early aging can also be associated with improper functioning of internal organs, nervous pathology, malocclusion or missing teeth, and incorrect sleeping posture.

In addition, wrinkles can be divided into superficial and deep. Superficial are located at the level of the epidermis and upper layers of the dermis. Deep ones are located at the level of the middle and lower third of the dermis and arise as a result of chronological aging and hormonal levels.

Methods for correcting wrinkles

To correct expression lines and prevent the formation of static wrinkles, the procedure of choice is botulinum therapy (Botox, Dysport). The drug is administered intramuscularly in the localization of facial wrinkles. This technique removes excess muscle activity, relaxing them, but leaving them active. This is called the “living face” technique. There is no complete immobility, a “mask-like” face. Facial expressions remain natural and lively.

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To prevent and combat fine wrinkles, proper home care, sun protection and medical procedures are necessary.

These include: Mesotherapy - injections of biologically active substances based on hyaluronic acid. Helps moisturize the skin, nourishes it, saturating it with microelements and vitamins;

Biorevitalization is an injection procedure that allows the skin to maintain the necessary level of hydration by delivering Hyaluronic acid to the deep layers of the skin. The result of the procedure is the smoothing of small superficial wrinkles and the prevention of the appearance of deep ones;

Plasmacytotherapy Endoret - injections of plasma with activated rasta factors - real biological rejuvenation of the skin;

Chemical peels “remove” the top layer of skin, renewing it, smoothing out fine wrinkles, narrowing pores;

Hardware massage enhances metabolism, production of collagen and elastin, returns the skin to a healthy, well-groomed appearance;

RF lifting is a hardware procedure that can give a lifting effect without rehabilitation and after the first session. Helps increase skin elasticity and density. Microneedling RF lifting has a much more pronounced effect due to deep stimulation of the skin;

Laser resurfacing (peeling/rejuvenation) - healing the skin and improving its quality under the influence of a laser. As a result: reduction of skin area, correction of photoaging defects.

Professional cosmetic care supports the skin and helps it maintain a fresh, well-groomed appearance.

When wrinkles form as a result of folds due to gravitational ptosis, contour plastic surgery with hyaluronic acid fillers and thread lifting .

Only after a medical examination and collection of anamnesis about the presence of contraindications, taking into account the clinical picture, is a plan drawn up for the prevention and medical correction of existing age-related manifestations. It is important to know that prevention of wrinkles is always better, because treating wrinkles is a long, labor-intensive process.

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How to remove wrinkles under and around the eyes?

Wrinkles under and around the eyes most often appear earlier than in other areas. This is due to the fact that the skin in this area is thin and does not have a fat layer. Wrinkles form in the eye area as a result of active facial expressions. The first small wrinkles can appear at the age of 20-25 years; the older a person gets, the deeper they become.

It is unlikely that you will be able to remove wrinkles under the eyes at home. It is possible to maintain the condition of existing wrinkles and slow down the process of the appearance of new wrinkles using cosmetics. Products with hyaluronic acid moisturize the skin well, while products with peptides replenish the lack of collagen and elastin.

To eliminate wrinkles around the eyes, hardware techniques and injection therapy are mainly used. They have a pronounced effect and give quick results. Either one method is used, or several at once to enhance the effect.

• Mesotherapy effectively eliminates even deep wrinkles. The procedure is carried out by injection with drugs in the form of cocktails.
• Biorevitalization is suitable for eliminating skin folds and is aimed at filling them with hyaluronic acid
• Botulinum therapy perfectly corrects facial wrinkles. The effect is achieved by blocking nerve impulses with botulinum type A.

Hardware methods:

• Laser rejuvenation effectively eliminates both facial and age-related skin changes.
• Photorejuvenation – the procedure has a long-lasting effect of up to 3 years, the skin will look tightened and elastic.

How to remove wrinkles above the lip?

The skin above the lip is quite thin and sensitive, it does not have a fatty layer. Wrinkles in this area appear the earliest because this area is very active. Cosmetology recommends several options for procedures to make the skin more elastic and smooth out wrinkles in this area.

Botox will help smooth out the skin above the lip; an injection administered under the skin stops the flow of nerve signals to the facial muscles. Mesotherapy has also proven itself well in the fight against wrinkles above the lip. In the form of injections, beneficial substances and vitamins are introduced into the skin, thereby slowing down the aging process of the skin.

Biorevitalization with hyaluronic acid gives quick results, but the effect does not last long. Ultrasonic cleaning allows you to remove wrinkles around the lips quickly and painlessly. As a result of the procedure, the skin becomes smooth, elastic, and even.

How to choose the right anti-wrinkle product

The selection of an anti-wrinkle cream should be based on the age-related needs of the skin and the presence of exposure to certain negative factors.

Conventionally, for ease of selection, anti-aging products can be divided into age categories. However, professional products never have an age mark; this is a characteristic feature of the mass market.

Up to 25 YEARS OLD

The appearance of wrinkles can be caused by dehydration, due to improperly chosen care, or hyperinsolation. For daily use, moisturizer and sunscreen are necessary.

Example:

Moisturizing day cream SPF30 – 2 in 1 day moisturizing cream.

Contains SPF protection against all types of rays: UV, Blue light (Blue light) and Infrared radiation. Restores skin damage caused by excess sun - against photoaging. Enriched with antioxidants and moisturizing substances.

25 – 35 YEARS OLD

The reasons for the appearance of wrinkles at a young age: active facial expressions, decreased efficiency of the body’s own antioxidant system and glycation processes as a result of dietary disorders and sugar abuse. Drugs containing antioxidants are needed, including carnosine and alpha-lipoic acid (anti-glycation) and drugs with botulinum-like peptides, which work on the principle of temporarily blocking acetylcholine receptors and preventing the impulse, as a result of which muscle contraction also becomes impossible.

Example:

“S-Infusion” antioxidant serum for the face is a creamy serum based on Vitamin C in a stable form.

Combined with powerful antioxidants, orange stem cells and peptides. Recommended for active prevention and correction of age-related changes, photoaging and pigmentation from 25 to 35 years.

35 – 50 YEARS OLD

The composition of the anti-wrinkle cream should include all of the above ingredients, plus, this is a time of pronounced degradation and lack of components of the dermis, which aggravates the severity of facial wrinkles. Ingredients are needed that work to enhance the production of dermal matrix components, strengthening and plumping the skin. For example, peptides that stimulate the production of dermal matrix components and retinol.

Example:

Serum with retinol and peptides against age-related changes - active serum containing 2% retinol.

Enriched with stem cells and anti-aging peptides that stimulate the production of dermal matrix components. Works against all signs of age-related changes: increases skin elasticity and turgor, removes wrinkles, actively fights sagging, tightens and renews the skin.

How to remove deep wrinkles on the face using cosmetology

What helps to quickly get rid of wrinkles on the face, rejuvenate and tighten the skin? To achieve an immediate anti-aging effect, it makes sense to turn to aesthetic salon procedures. For example, facial wrinkles, such as transverse forehead wrinkles, wrinkles in the area between the eyebrows or around the eyes, can be smoothed out using botulinum therapy (Botox injections). Loss of facial volume, unclear oval, shaved hair - with the help of hardware techniques and fillers.

This is only a small part of the possibilities of modern cosmetology. The effect of such procedures does not last forever, but only for several months. The indications and feasibility of a particular procedure are determined individually with a cosmetologist.