Correction of expression wrinkles with hyaluronic acid

Why do facial wrinkles appear?

We are able to show emotions thanks to facial nerves and muscles that contract regularly. The number of layoffs can reach up to 15 thousand per day. As a result of constant contractions, the skin of the face “crumples” like a sheet of paper, and creases appear. Thanks to a sufficient amount of collagen, creases smooth out on their own when our face is at rest, for example, during night sleep. But over the years, the skin begins to lose elasticity, and short-term rest does not help much in getting rid of facial wrinkles.

So, the main reason for the appearance of facial wrinkles is the contraction of the facial muscles. But there are other negative factors:

• bad habits (smoking, alcohol);
• unbalanced diet;
• insufficient consumption of clean water;
• severe stress and poor sleep and rest patterns;
• sun exposure (tanning);
• acute and chronic diseases;
• hereditary factor.

What are facial wrinkles?

Each of us expresses emotions differently, which means facial wrinkles form on different facial areas:

• forehead - wrinkles in this area appear even in young teenagers and indicate the habit of often frowning;
• corners of the eyes - wrinkles in this area are called “crow’s feet”, they are a consequence of the habit of squinting the eyes;
• cheeks – wrinkles on the cheeks near the mouth appear in overly joyful people;
• nasolabial folds and corners of the mouth - this type of wrinkle occurs due to the habit of lowering the corners of the mouth and pursing the lips, and the face takes on a sad expression.

Of course, we must show our emotions, but those who care about their appearance need to pay attention to the condition of their facial skin and take proper care of it.

Types and causes of wrinkles

Mimic
. They arise due to overly active facial expressions. Deep creases in the nasolabial fold area are formed due to a wide smile. Wrinkles between the eyebrows occur in those who often frown or squint (this may be due, among other things, to poor eyesight).

Age

. Caused by irreversible changes in the dermis that occur due to decreased production of elastin and collagen. In addition, with age, the skin begins to lose moisture more easily, which causes it to flake and become covered with a network of fine wrinkles. At the same time, other factors also influence the rate of wrinkle formation:

• negative weather conditions (snow, wind, sun, heat, etc.);
• improper diet;
• lack of water;
• bad habits.

Salon methods

It is useless to fight clearly defined expression wrinkles with cosmetic products alone. In advanced cases, a course of salon procedures is recommended, which can be selected by a specialist - a cosmetologist or plastic surgeon. Among the popular procedures:

• Botulinum therapy. It is considered one of the best remedies against deep expression wrinkles. A drug containing Botox, a natural toxin that blocks the movement of the facial muscles, is injected under the skin, as a result of which the tension weakens, the skin relaxes and smoothes.
• Contour plastic. An injection method that allows not only to affect deep wrinkles, but also to correct the oval of the face or the shape of the lips. Special preparations called fillers are injected under the skin; they fill the depressions formed by wrinkles and smooth the skin.
• Mesotherapy, biorevitalization. An effective anti-wrinkle remedy that can be used even by young girls. These are injections of drugs enriched with vitamins, collagen, and hyaluronic acid. The drugs are injected into the problem area and affect the condition of the skin from the inside.
• Hardware techniques. Any modern salon offers different types of peelings (abrasive, chemical, laser, carbon and others), photorejuvenation, myostimulation and hardware massage. They contribute to the activation of skin regenerative processes and its visible rejuvenation.

Correcting facial wrinkles using the listed methods is not always effective. In some cases, the situation can only be corrected by invasive methods - facial skin lifting and blepharoplasty.

Methods for correcting and preventing facial wrinkles

A modern approach to correcting destructive changes in the skin of the face takes into account:

1. Violations of the tone of facial muscles.
2. An age-related decrease in the body's production of hyaluronic acid, which ensures the volumetric functions of the skin.
3. The phenomena of gravitational ptosis (sagging), which changes the architectonics of the entire face.

In order to prevent, eliminate and reduce the severity of wrinkles, various means and techniques are used in aesthetic medicine and cosmetology.

How to remove expression wrinkles around the eyes, mouth and lips with cosmetics

Various companies produce cosmetic products in the form of creams, gels, oils, masks, serums, and balms. All these drugs, depending on the mechanism of action, can be combined into three large groups:

1. Moisturizers based on hyaluronic acid, which binds a large number of water molecules and replenishes its deficiency in the dermis. Cosmetic preparations with hyaluronic acid are more suitable for the prevention of wrinkles, since due to the large molecule it almost does not penetrate the skin, but it moisturizes well and protects its surface from drying out.
2. Preparations whose main components are elastin and collagen proteins.
3. Preparations based on peptides, which are amino acid residues linked together into a molecule by peptide bonds in a certain sequence. Each peptide has its own spatial configuration. They are called targeted signal peptides. They (depending on the type) are able to launch processes that block the transmission of nerve impulses to facial muscles, activate the synthesis of mucopolysaccharides, collagen, and others. The result is muscle relaxation similar to the action of botulinum toxin (but without paralysis), restructuring of collagen fibers, a lifting effect and smoothing or reducing the depth of wrinkles.

The result after a 5-week course of using Rides Relax Regard corrector cream from Payo

Correction of expression wrinkles with hyaluronic acid

Temporary gels based on hyaluronic acid, for example “Restilane”, “Hafiller”, “Reppler”, “Glyton”, “Hyalripayer”, etc. are widely used in contouring and biorevitalization. These injection procedures mainly help to solve the problem of how to remove facial wrinkles on the forehead, around the mouth, especially deep nasolabial folds, and less often at the outer corners of the eyes, add volume to the lips and rejuvenate the skin.

The introduction of hyaluronic acid-based fillers into different layers of the skin helps improve the function of fibroblasts and the production of collagen and elastin, attracting water from surrounding tissues to these areas. It is due to water and its increase in tissue volume that wrinkles are smoothed out and facial contours are improved. However, hyaluronic acid does not affect the impaired tone of facial muscles. Therefore, in cosmetology, its use is often combined with the injection of drugs that relieve muscle spasms.

Watch a video about the biorevitalization procedure:

Other techniques that are used to correct facial wrinkles:

• Mesotherapy with hyaluronic acid
• Biorevolumetry
• Bioreparation
• Redermalization

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy with hyaluronic acid

Botox, Dysport, Xeomin

These drugs contain very small doses of botulinum toxin produced by the botulism bacillus. Its administration causes a local interruption in the flow of impulses from the nerve fiber to the facial muscle, resulting in its relaxation and smoothing of wrinkles. This effect is especially noticeable in the area of ​​the outer corners of the eyes, where wrinkles (“crow’s feet”) appear first at a young age and are more difficult to correct.

Under the influence of dosed administration of botulinum toxin preparations (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin), even persistent and deep frontal, perioral (around the mouth), periorbital and glabellar wrinkles are easily smoothed out. Correction of facial wrinkles with Dysport and Botox is highly effective in combination with sessions of injection of hyaluronic acid preparations.

Cosmetical tools

Experts advise regularly using professional cosmetics at home. Daily skin care helps maintain the effect achieved by salon procedures, minimize the impact of negative environmental factors and prevent the appearance of deep wrinkles on the face.

Any remedy for expression lines, be it cream or serum, should contain mainly the following components:

• hyaluronic acid (for deep hydration);
• muscle relaxants (relax tissue tension);
• collagen (increases elasticity);
• peptides (start the process of cell renewal);
• vitamins A, E, C (protect from external influences, regulate metabolic processes);
• SPF filters (protect from solar radiation);
• beta-hydroxy acids (smooth skin);
• phytoestrogens (strong antioxidant).

Contour injection plastic surgery

Contour injection plastic surgery

allows you to non-surgically correct the shape of the face, compensate for soft tissue defects by increasing or recreating lost volume.
The method of injection facial contouring is based on the introduction of preparations based on hyaluronic acid and biopolymer gel into the skin
, which allows you to correct the shape of the face without surgery.

Contour injection facial plastic surgery solves the following problems:

• Fine wrinkled type of aging;
• Expression wrinkles;
• Varying degrees of age-related pigmentation;
• Reducing skin turgor (internal pressure), treating atonic, aging skin of the face, neck and décolleté;
• Local problems: atony of the skin of the eyelids, neck, skin of the mammary glands and décolleté, dorsum of the hands;
• Restoration of skin relief in the area of ​​facial wrinkles in combination with Botox and Dysport.

Correction of nasolabial folds and facial wrinkles

Until recently, correction of nasolabial folds was carried out exclusively by surgery.
Today, SM-Clinic uses a modern correction technique using biogel. Long-acting preparations - biogels

- do not undergo resorption and retain their volume. They are used to correct deep wrinkles and folds in the bridge of the nose, corners of the mouth, and nasolabial folds.

Pure gels are used to correct shallow expression wrinkles

— short-acting materials (from 6 to 12 months). Most gels are derivatives of hyaluronic acid, which is a physiological component of skin tissue that maintains local moisture levels. Hyaluronic acid molecules are capable of retaining water, adding volume to the skin, smoothing folds and wrinkles. In addition to replenishing the volume of the dermis, the injected drugs have a stimulating effect on the formation of collagen, thereby eliminating one of the causes of wrinkles.

There are several gels with different particle sizes - the largest particles are designed to combat deep folds, while the small ones smooth out fine wrinkles.

The great advantage of these drugs is that they do not cause allergic reactions (except for allergies to hyaluronic acid).

During the procedure, tiny portions of the gel are injected into the skin with a syringe with a very thin needle. The effect of the procedure occurs immediately after the procedure and is finally formed within 2 weeks. In some cases, a repeat procedure is required to achieve the desired result. For a permanent effect, injections can be repeated after a certain period of time without waiting for the drug to be completely absorbed.

Injections of these gels also have a preventive effect as a means to combat already emerging wrinkles, so this method can be used starting from 25-30 years of age.

SM-Clinic uses safe, absorbable gels from the world's leading manufacturers: Restylane

(Restylane),
Surgiderm
,
Teosyal
,
Juvederm
,
Belotero
and others.

You can find out more details and sign up for a consultation with a specialist by phone

Prices for (Moscow)

Name of servicePrice, rub.)Contour plastic. Preparations: Restylane, Surgiderm, Juvederm, Teosyal, Belotero, Radiesse, Ellanse, IAL-Syste.from 12,500

Anti-wrinkle creams

Remembering that fine wrinkles begin to appear at the age of 20-25, it will not be superfluous to buy a good cream for expression wrinkles. The cream is selected taking into account age, skin type and application area. There are universal creams for any skin type; they can be applied to the face, area around the eyes, neck and décolleté. But still, separate creams for these areas are considered more effective.

Apply the cream daily morning and evening to cleansed and dry skin. The cream is distributed with light massaging movements from the center of the face to the edge, without unnecessary tension on the skin.

Face creams with collagen that help smooth out fine wrinkles can be found here.

Ways to combat expression wrinkles

Is it possible to remove such changes without resorting to radical methods such as a facelift with threads or plastic surgery? Definitely yes.

Home care

This includes not only the use of “grandmother’s” recipes and cucumber masks, but also a whole range of skin care measures: cleansing, toning and moisturizing. It is the last stage that can be called the most important. Since skin becomes dehydrated as we age, moisturizers are one of the best ways to stop premature aging at home. True, it will not be possible to remove wrinkles quickly: for visible results it will take at least 1–2 months. You can find all the nutrients necessary for the epidermis in the Herbalife SKIN care line. Herbalife SKIN berry scrub for instant skin renewal will not only gently get rid of dead cells, but will also increase barrier function due to the presence of antioxidant vitamins in the composition.

It is important!

The optimal products for moisturizing the skin are hyaluronic acid, seaweed extract and glycerin. These substances bind and retain moisture within the skin.*

Natural cosmetic

A great way to restore youth and health to the epidermis. For example, Herbalife Nutrition offers a whole line of skincare products. Herbalife SKIN anti-aging serum with vitamins and plant extracts promotes skin renewal and hydration, reducing visible wrinkles within a week with regular use. The main advantage of this product is that it is suitable for any skin type and does not contain parabens. Additionally, you can use a light gel for the skin around the eyes with a lifting effect and Herbalife SKIN night renewing cream. With the help of such cosmetics, it is possible to obtain a pronounced result without resorting to radical methods of rejuvenation.

Serums

Serums are considered popular pharmaceutical anti-wrinkle products. Serum is a medicinal drug, used in courses several times a year. The main difference from cream is consistency; serum is light and contains no fatty components. The concentration of active substances is high, the serum is able to penetrate into the deep layers of the epidermis.

It is recommended to use the serum together with a cream from the same line, since in itself it is not a protective agent. The serum is applied to a cleansed face before applying the cream. A few drops are enough, the product spreads easily over the skin and is quickly absorbed.

A large selection of facial serums with snail mucin, collagen and hyaluronic acid with a discount on the website at the link.

Pros and cons of correcting expression lines with hyaluronic acid

Below is a list of all the pros and cons of hyaluronic injections, for those who like to sort everything out. This way you can be sure whether this procedure is worth choosing for yourself.

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Pros:

1. The strong effect of the injection will be visible almost immediately. The effect, of course, is noticeable for everyone at different times, but most often it happens after the first or second procedure, which is very good in comparison with other anti-aging products.
2. The injection can last for a very long time. The frequency can be 6-18 months, as a rule.
3. It is possible, unlike other similar procedures, to affect specific areas of the skin that need help.
4. Safe, relative to other similar methods.
5. This method has a fairly flexible age limit. Even twenty-five-year-old women with serious problems can try hyaluronic injections.

Minuses:

1. There is a possibility that you are allergic to hyaluronic acid. Therefore, it is better to first consult a doctor about this. Also, in addition to allergies, some unpleasant complications may arise.
2. Of course, this procedure cannot give you “eternal youth.”
3. Often women complain of pain during the procedure and sometimes after it.
4. It is better to get injections long before any important events, as swelling may remain with you for a week.
5. The biorevitalization procedure is quite expensive.

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Fillers

In this case, we are not talking about injections, but about special filler creams. In essence, they perform the same function - they fill wrinkles, visually smoothing them, but the effect is much weaker than that of injections.

Fillers are convenient because they come in small packages with a convenient applicator, which allows you to apply the product locally to problem areas. Fillers are used in a course in addition to creams and serums. Apply to cleansed skin with active massage movements in the morning and evening. For the best effect, it is recommended to rub fillers into the skin with special facial massage rollers.

You can find high-quality fillers in the online store here.

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It is impossible to get rid of folds and creases in the skin on your own. Facial muscles are difficult to train through physical exercise, and cosmetics are only good as a preventive measure. Crow's feet at the outer corners of the eyes, wrinkles on the forehead and around the lips can appear after 25 years. You can get rid of wrinkles guaranteed only in the office of a dermatocosmetologist. Today, the best method of natural and safe rejuvenation is injections with hyaluronic acid fillers.

Correction of facial wrinkles is the main reason for patients’ initial visits to a cosmetologist. Increased tone and activity of the facial muscles primarily affects the forehead and area around the eyes. To restore skin elasticity, it is necessary to restore its water balance. Sodium hyaluronate is found in a certain amount in the skin of every person, so filler injections are absolutely safe. Correction of facial wrinkles with hyaluronic acid has two significant advantages: an immediate effect and the absence of complications.

Emulsions against expression wrinkles

In emulsions, water and oil bases do not mix with each other, which makes it possible to distribute the product well over the face, it is better absorbed and penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin. The main components of emulsions are essential oils and vitamin cocktails.

Apply the emulsion to clean, dry skin with light patting movements. Used together with cream and serums as an additional moisturizer. Thanks to their almost weightless consistency, emulsions are considered one of the best remedies for expression lines for those with sensitive and dry skin.

Emulsions for the face against expression wrinkles at the link.

Prevention of expression wrinkles

The natural aging process cannot be stopped, but you can significantly slow down the appearance of unpleasant wrinkles on the skin. Preventive measures and taking care of your health will give you youthful skin for many years.

• Don't get too caught up in the sun. Its rays not only have a negative effect on the skin in general, but also cause you to squint and wrinkle your forehead, causing the early appearance of wrinkles. Therefore, do not forget about sunglasses and cosmetics with UV protection.
• Try to give up bad habits - smoking and alcohol. The latter contributes to additional dehydration of the skin, which means that every second facial fold can turn into a wrinkle.
• Don't limit your fluid intake. It is advisable to drink at least 8 glasses of drinks per day.
• If your rhythm of life is associated with increased stress, difficult working conditions and a not very good environment, help your body reduce the harmful effects of these factors. Try to consume foods and vitamin complexes with antioxidant effects that will help neutralize free radicals (selenium, Omega 3).
• Pay attention to nutrition - split meals including vegetables, fruits and herbs, foods rich in vitamins A (vegetables and fruits), C (citrus fruits), E (nuts, dairy products, fish).

Essences

Essences to combat expression lines are popular in Asian countries. Essences are used in courses as a treatment when a problem arises that a cream or serum cannot cope with. For example, when active moisturizing, evening out facial tone, and regulation of the sebaceous glands are required. Essences often contain rare components such as snail mucin or caviar extract.

The essence should be applied to clean skin 1-2 times a day, spread evenly and wait until completely absorbed. Then you can apply your regular face cream.

Essences that tighten facial skin at competitive prices can be found here.

Correction of facial wrinkles around the eyes

Imperfections in the area around the eyes often appear after 25 years. Although the skin is still quite firm and elastic, wrinkles leave an increasingly obvious mark every year. Numerous manufacturers produce creams, gels, masks and serums with a smoothing effect. Unfortunately, all of them are ineffective in the fight against wrinkles and only help to moisturize the skin. Much more effective results can be achieved by correcting facial wrinkles around the eyes with hyaluronic acid-containing preparations.

Patches

Patches are a convenient means of local application for facial wrinkles around the eyes, nose, lips, neck and chin. Patches contain components that provide deep hydration and increase skin elasticity.

Patches are glued to the problem area for the time required for effect, sometimes all night. The method of using a particular patch is indicated on the packaging. The effect is pronounced, but short-lived, so patches are used periodically as an alternative to salon procedures.

Patches for skin care around the eyes with a tightening effect follow the link.

Botulinum therapy - Botox or Dysport

Botulinum therapy is a popular way to get rid of facial wrinkles. For correction, drugs based on botulinum toxin A are used, which blocks signal transmission to the muscles. The principle of action is that one part of the muscle relaxes, while the other tenses, resulting in tension in the skin. The procedure for introducing a neurotoxin in therapeutic doses smooths out wrinkles. Correction of facial wrinkles with botulinum toxin is safe, because it does not cause side effects and is eliminated from the body naturally within the first 24 hours.

Botox and Dysport are based on the same active ingredient - botulinum toxin A. The difference between them is in the dosage and the manufacturer. The effect of the drugs is approximately the same for 12-16 weeks. The choice of the type of drug may also depend on the result that the client expects. .

Botulinum toxin-based drugs are used to correct facial wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes. It is better to use fillers to fill the nasolabial triangle. The price range of Botox and Dysport is almost the same.

Expression wrinkles (before and after). Cosmetologist's work

Facial expressions are everything. We laugh, raise our eyebrows in surprise or indignation, frown at the sun or think about something. In youth, while the skin is young and elastic, wrinkles do not form on the skin after facial movements, just a couple of minutes and it is smooth and even again.

With age, often after 25-30 years, the fibers that make up the skin frame and are responsible for its elasticity become less and less, and after active facial expressions one can already see static wrinkles (those that do not disappear even in the absence of facial expressions for some time).

Creases can be superficial or quite deep, even at a fairly young age, it depends on the degree of activity of the facial muscles and the quality of the skin. Most patients seeking correction of facial wrinkles believe that they add at least several years to their face.

Most often, wrinkles from facial expressions form in the area:

• forehead
• between the eyebrows
• contour plastic surgery (volume correction with fillers)
• near the eyes (“crow’s feet”)
• corners of lips

Now there is a great opportunity to prevent the formation of creases or, if they have already formed, to significantly reduce them.

Preparations based on botulinum toxin type A (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, etc.) temporarily block unwanted facial expressions completely or partially, thereby preventing the muscle from contracting and forming wrinkles. There are thread lifting options

Before the procedure, the doctor must conduct a full consultation, find out the indications and possible contraindications, and answer all questions in detail.

The patient reviews and signs the informed consent. The procedure itself consists of injecting a botulinum toxin solution in microdoses into the desired muscle; it is well tolerated. The result increases from the 3rd to the 10th day. After 2 weeks, the result is assessed.

The frequency of procedures is on average once every 6-8 months.

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