Wrinkles 101

Before choosing a method of correcting wrinkles, it is important to understand why they appear in the first place.
Wrinkles are creases, folds or ridges in the skin, and they are predominately caused by the decrease and damage of skin-supporting collagen. In young skin, the collagen framework is intact, and the skin remains moisturized and elastic. It’s resilient to the many facial expressions we adopt, as well as everyday environmental exposure. 
Over time, the support structure weakens, and the skin loses elasticity. As the collagen support wears down, the skin begins to lose its tone. Sun damage, smoking and poor hydration also play a role in damaging existing collagen.
The effect of these facial expressions and other factors is cumulative, and facial lines begin to appear. 

Medi-Spa at Knoxville Dermatology Group has experience with all injectable fillers and can help you choose the one that’s right for you to correct or enhance your natural features by adding volume. Dermal fillers can stimulate your body to produce your own natural collagen.

During your visit your provider will listen to your concerns and suggest the products that will give you optimal results. Patient comfort is always a concern, and a prescription strength numbing cream and ice can be applied to the area to be treated prior to the treatment. When treating the lips some patients prefer a dental block. Areas that can be treated with fillers include the lips, nasolabial folds, cheeks, hands, corners of mouth, jowls, scars, vertical lines above the lips, under eyes and below the brow to give the appearance of a lift.

Visit us today to find out which procedure would be best for you!