Facial Skin Tightening
Wrinkles are part of the aging process, occurring due to a breakdown of collagen and elastin in the layers just below the surface of the skin. To remove and treat the early signs of aging, like fine lines, many people use over-the-counter creams and lotions. Popular anti-aging face creams often contain ingredients like Retinol, Alpha Hydroxy and Beta Hydroxy acids and vitamins A, C and E.
Many men and women start out with over-the-counter skin-care products and end up using slightly more aggressive tightening procedures to remove wrinkles as the aging process continues. Botox is a popular solution. In fact, more than 400,000 people had Botox injections in 2006. Botox is a form of Botulism that, when injected, paralyzes the targeted muscle and prevents it from contracting. Many people turn to this procedure for brow lines, as well as fine lines around the eyes and mouth.
Non-Surgical Treatments for Wrinkle Removal
In the past, people turned to plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and tighten the face. The result was often an extreme look: the "Frankenstein" effect of plastic surgery. In recent years, non-invasive procedures have become quite popular. These procedures are often called "lunchtime lifts" because they produce minimal side effects and take less than an hour to complete. Wrinkle-removing care from Titan and Thermage uses heat from hand-held laser devices to stimulate the growth of collagen and to repair damaged dermal cells.
Azskinnovations.com is a resource for wrinkle-removing skin-care services, including non-invasive procedures like Thermage and Titan.
