Wrinkles-AZABU SKIN CLINIC,Tokyo,Japan

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HOME	>	Treatment of Wrinkles

Growth Factor FGF/EGF
Polaris laser
ThermaCool
> Face by Thermage
> Eyes by Thermage
> Cellulite ThermaCool
> Body by Thermage
Titan
Vbeam laser
Photofacial(IPL)
Collagen,Restylane,
Humancollagen
Pore carbon laser
Dr.'s Chemical peeling
(AHA , BHA , TCA)
Botox^®
Injection (Lip augmentation
, nose augmentation)
Injections and infusions
Laser suregery
Piercing
Eczema,Atopic dermatitis
Excessive sweating / Botox^® injection(Armpits,Palms)
Keloid
Wart,Mole
Laser hair removal
Cellulite,Size Reduction
> Cellulite ThermaCool
> Body by Thermage
> Vela Smooth
> Carbomed
> Endermologie
Vela Face
Acne - AHA / BHA / TCA
Acne Scar - TCA / FGF
Fractional resurfacing

CET thermotherapy
Ionization・ultrasound
(Vitamin C , Hyarulonic acid)
Relaxation massage
Permanent for eyelashes
Mascara(Last3～4weeks)
Eyelash extension

Treatment of Wrinkles

Wrinkle begins to form as collagen and elastin within the dermis degenerates
due to aging and overexposure to ultraviolet radiation　or free radicals.

Causes of Wrinkles.

Ultraviolet ( UV) Radiation
Overexposure of ultraviolet radiation is a leading cause of wrinkle formation.
Ultraviolet UVA penetrates deep within the dermis and damages collagen and
elastin fibers. Skin begins to loose its elasticity and sag as collagen and elastin
fibers degenerate. Ultraviolet UVA damages epidermis and cause the excessive moisture loss that eventually cause fine wrinkles to form.

Loss of moisture (Dry skin)
Generally, fine wrinkles begin to form due to lack of moisture in the skin. NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor) within horny skin cell and intercellular fat between horny cells work together to keep appropriate amount of moisture within horny cells in order to maintain healthy and supple skin. However, production of NMF and intercellular fat declines in the process of aging, due to imbalanced life habit or as humidity decrease during the seasonal change. As a result, skin becomes no longer able to maintain enough moisture within the horny layers. The texture of skin becomes rough and flaky causing wrinkle to form. The low humidity environment also accelerates the excessive loss of moisture from the skin surface causing skin to dry and form wrinkles.

Aging Process
As we age, collagen and elastin fibers tends to degenerate. And skin begins to loose its elasticity or suppleness causing fine lines to form.

When skin looses its elasticity and firmness, gravity pulls skin structure downwards and causes skin to wrinkle and sag.

Female Hormone
hormone is an essential factor to keep soft and youthful skin. As hormone balance becomes uneven in aging process, collagen production decreases. Skin begins to wrinkle as it looses elasticity and firmness over time.

Life style habit
As a matter of course, irregular unhealthy lifestyle habits can lead to serious damage to your skin. Especially the cigarette smoke produces free radical which degenerates collagen and deplete vitamin C levels (helps to produce more collagen.). As a result, collagen becomes thinner and skin begins to form.

Muscle Movement
by laughing, squinting, and raising the eyebrows, our facial muscles contract
and create skin folds. Constant contraction of these muscle creates lines at
the corners of eyes , (crow's feet), vertical lines between the eye brows, and
horizontal lines on forehead.

Types of wrinkles

Fine Lines
Treatment Options
(Photofacial, and Cet Thermothearpy)

This type of wrinkle are usually caused by lack of
moisture of the skin, and are often seen around
mouth, eyes and cheeks where skin is thin and delicate.

Dynamic Expression
Lines
Treatment Options
(Botox,Filler)

They are caused by constant and repetitive moving or contraction of facial muscle. Commonly seen around
corner of eyes ( Crows feet ), between the eye brows and on forehead.

Gravitational Folds
Treat Options
(Tightening,Filler)

This type of lines is from the effect of gravity and sagging of dermis.
Most commonly seen between the nose and mouth (naso-labial lines)、forehead, and at the at the corners of the mouth (marionette lines)

The very fundamental of wrinkle treatment is to boost up the collagen production within dermis and improve the skin’s elasticity. However, to improve fine lines caused by lack of moisture is to deliver enough amount of moisture to the skin. Botox can be used to temporally paralyzes the facial muscles and smooth the expression lines. Filler can be used to actually “Fill” the lines.