The best treatment for the removal of face wrinkles
As the U.S. population ages, people are searching for the Fountain of Youth in greater numbers. Thankfully, medical technology has created advances in treatments to remove or minimize facial wrinkles. Does this Spark an idea?
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Microdermabrasion
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Microdermabrasion is a procedure that buffs the surface of the face with fine crystals to help reduce signs of aging and facial wrinkles. At home products will not produce the results achieved by a medical cosmetics professional, as the ingredients are not medical grade, and they are applied by hand, as opposed to the special equipment used by professionals.
Lasers
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Laser wrinkle treatment use a carbon dioxide laser to reduce lines and wrinkles by damaging the surrounding skin, causing it to produce protein collagen and fill in wrinkles.
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Dermal Fillers and Injectables
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Botox is injected into the skin around the affected area to paralyze facial muscles, eliminating the movement that causes wrinkles. Depending upon the location of the wrinkle, the treatment will last between four and 12 months.
Topical Creams
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Over-the-counter age-fighting creams help fight and reduce the appearance of facial aging. Many of them contain retinol derivatives that help skin produce collagen to regain elasticity. While they do not achieve the results of a medical procedure, they are affordable and noninvasive.
Thermage
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Thermage is a wrinkle-treatment procedure that uses radio waves to tighten loose, wrinkled skin. The device works through many layers of skin and triggers the production of new collagen, making skin firmer.
Retin-A
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Retin-A, also known as tretinoin, is a form of vitamin A. It helps skin in the renewal process and is available by prescription only.
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