Unfortunately, wrinkles are a natural part of getting older and they’re something we all must face.
Fortunately, modern appearance medicine makes it easier than ever to fight the effects of the aging process.
The latest wrinkle treatment options not only work wonders, but are more affordable than you think!
Fortunately, modern appearance medicine makes it easier than ever to fight the effects of the aging process.
The latest wrinkle treatment options not only work wonders, but are more affordable than you think!
What are wrinkles?
Wrinkles and fine lines are caused by a breakdown of collagen in the skin.
This collapse will happen eventually due to natural aging, but the process can be accelerated by too much exposure to sunlight (ultraviolet damage), stress, and unhealthy lifestyle choices such as smoking and drinking.
Your skin will also lose its firmness as you get older, and this is due to a breakdown of elastin in the skin.
Think of collagen as the scaffold of your skin, while elastin is responsible for the tightness of the skin stretched over that scaffold.
This collapse will happen eventually due to natural aging, but the process can be accelerated by too much exposure to sunlight (ultraviolet damage), stress, and unhealthy lifestyle choices such as smoking and drinking.
Your skin will also lose its firmness as you get older, and this is due to a breakdown of elastin in the skin.
Think of collagen as the scaffold of your skin, while elastin is responsible for the tightness of the skin stretched over that scaffold.
Wrinkle treatment options
While the natural process of time means you lose collagen and elastin, there are ways to either slow the process or replace the proteins lost.
These anti-aging products and treatments come in many different shapes and forms, and we have listed below the most effective wrinkle treatment options available in New Zealand.
These anti-aging products and treatments come in many different shapes and forms, and we have listed below the most effective wrinkle treatment options available in New Zealand.
Dermal fillers
Dermal fillers replace the lost collagen in your skin, filling out lines and smoothing out wrinkles.
Depending on the area treated, the type of dermal filler used, and the person receiving the injections, results can last up to 18 months.
Depending on the area treated, the type of dermal filler used, and the person receiving the injections, results can last up to 18 months.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
Platelet Rich Plasma works in a similar way to dermal fillers, but instead of collagen, a concentration of the patient's own platelets is injected into the skin to support and help accelerate the process of tissue regeneration and repair.
Platelet Rich Plasma treatment is excellent for delicate areas that are otherwise difficult to treat, ie: entire eye area, neck/décolletage and the backs of hands.
Platelet Rich Plasma treatment is excellent for delicate areas that are otherwise difficult to treat, ie: entire eye area, neck/décolletage and the backs of hands.
Botox & Dysport Injections
Botox and Dysport injections are one of the most popular wrinkle treatment options in New Zealand today.
A great alternative to surgery, these simple, effective and low-risk treatments can reduce deep facial wrinkles and keep the treated muscles immobile for several months.
This in turn helps people lose the habit of frowning or squinting, which prevents lines from returning too quickly.
A great alternative to surgery, these simple, effective and low-risk treatments can reduce deep facial wrinkles and keep the treated muscles immobile for several months.
This in turn helps people lose the habit of frowning or squinting, which prevents lines from returning too quickly.
Fraxel (Laser)
Fraxel treatment effectively targets both the surface and deeper layers of the skin using high-precision lasers.
Immediately after initial healing is complete, the surface of your skin will feel softer, look brighter and tone will start to become even.
Progressive results occur over the next 3 - 6 months as the deeper layers of skin continue to heal, resulting in a smoother, fresher, younger-looking appearance.
Immediately after initial healing is complete, the surface of your skin will feel softer, look brighter and tone will start to become even.
Progressive results occur over the next 3 - 6 months as the deeper layers of skin continue to heal, resulting in a smoother, fresher, younger-looking appearance.
Photorejuvenation (IPL)
Tailored to each patient, Photorejuvenation treatment describes the skin's response to light treatments.
The following two months after this safe and non-invasive procedure, the skin builds collagen up again to give an improved, healthier appearance.
Each treatment takes around twenty minutes, and a series of 2-6 sessions may be necessary, depending on the individual.
The following two months after this safe and non-invasive procedure, the skin builds collagen up again to give an improved, healthier appearance.
Each treatment takes around twenty minutes, and a series of 2-6 sessions may be necessary, depending on the individual.
Chemical Peels
A chemical peel literally removes the top layer of your skin, promoting the growth of new, healthier skin cells.
Chemical peels are one of the most effective anti-ageing treatments resulting in visibly improved skin texture and less visible wrinkles.
Chemical peels are one of the most effective anti-ageing treatments resulting in visibly improved skin texture and less visible wrinkles.
Dermapen
Dermapen uses a treatment called “micro-needling” which stimulates natural collagen reproduction by using multiple needles that pierce the skin with an automatic vibrating function.
Dermapen treatment is excellent for refining the pores, firming the skin, reducing scarring and overall skin rejuvenation.
Dermapen treatment is excellent for refining the pores, firming the skin, reducing scarring and overall skin rejuvenation.
Wrinkle treatment products
There is also a wide variety of skincare and cosmeceutical products available to help reduce wrinkles.
Most professional wrinkle treatment options combine advanced active ingredients, including Vitamin E, C, K, B (antioxidants), botanicals, and Hyaluronic Acid.
Most professional wrinkle treatment options combine advanced active ingredients, including Vitamin E, C, K, B (antioxidants), botanicals, and Hyaluronic Acid.
Talk to New Zealand’s foremost experts on wrinkle treatment
If you want to look your best and fight the visible signs of aging, then talk to the experts.
For over twenty years the Vein & Skin Clinic has been the central hub of appearance medicine in the greater Wellington area.
All our procedures and treatments are performed by highly-trained and experienced medical professionals, who are continuously upskilled in the latest practices and treatments.
You can look and feel younger again with our wrinkle treatment options, and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to help in any way they can.
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