How to Decide on a Wrinkle Correction Treatment

The world of wrinkle correction can be overwhelming. Many over-the-counter lotions and creams tout a variety of claims in addition to those found among more costly surgical and spa treatments. Most of the complaints about wrinkle correction treatments center around the fact that the skincare products fail and are overpriced. These tips can help you find an anti-aging product that meets your needs.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. Identify the specific skincare issues you wish to treat. Some wrinkle correction treatments are designed to resurface the overall skin but work poorly on fine lines and wrinkles. Others are specifically geared towards deep frown or expression lines, but do little to improve sun damaged skin. You may find you need more than one product for the results you desire.
2. Save wrinkle correction treatment ads you find of interest and print. Visit the manufacturers' websites and note the active ingredients in the skincare products, costs and anti-aging properties advertised for later comparisons.
3. Determine your initial and maintenance budget for wrinkle correction treatments. Some products have higher upfront costs but save consumers more money in the long run as less frequent maintenance is needed.
4. Evaluate the side effects of prescription and over-the-counter anti-wrinkle regimens thoroughly to help you decide which wrinkle correction treatment is best for you. If, for instance, you spend a great deal of time outdoors, a retinal-based product may not be the best choice as UV ray interaction produces problem skin reactions.
5. Make an appointment with a dermatologist and bring your wrinkle correction products and ads. This visit will allow you to explore prescription-only anti-aging treatments and may save you money on ineffective regimens.
6. Become informed about the various types of wrinkle treatments of interest, including prescription, such as Restylane and Botox, and non-prescription treatments including retionids (Retin A), alpha-hydroxy acids and antioxidants. Some medical websites (see Resources below) contain updates on these products and new products land on the market frequently.

Tips & Warnings

• Visit the Academy of Dermatology website for more information and skincare updates.
• Stick with wrinkle correction treatments that are proven and are backed up by independent clinical studies for best results.
• Check the FDA website for the latest developments on Botox safety issues.