As our skin goes through the aging process, it stops producing as much collagen and elastin as it did when we were younger, resulting in fine lines, wrinkles, and deep folds. Volume loss can leave your face appearing sunken and hollow.
What causes deep wrinkles and folds?
Wrinkles and deep folds are caused by a myriad of factors including:
- Ultraviolet light and a history of sun exposure
- Muscle contractions and facial expressions
- Lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol use
- Genetics
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SubmitTypes of wrinkles and folds
Once we reach a certain age, the skin is no longer able to “bounce back” from repeated facial expressions and the pull of gravity.
The loss of collagen and elastin leads to deep lines and furrows which require specialized treatment and do not respond as well to topical treatments such as retinoid creams. These wrinkles and folds include:
- Nasolabial folds
- "11s" between the eyebrows
- Forehead lines
- Marionette lines
- Lip lines
- "Parentheses" around the mouth
- Neck bands
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