Odds are, you’ve heard the expression “fine lines and wrinkles” many times. This is often because anti-aging products tend to treat fine lines and wrinkles as a package deal.
But this doesn’t mean fine lines and wrinkles are the same things. So what’s the difference between these two age-related lines and how can you treat both of them?
What’s the difference between fine lines and wrinkles?
Fine lines and wrinkles appear in different areas of the face and are also treated differently in professional skin care treatments. Fine lines are often the first indicators that your skin is aging. They’re small, shallow, and are associated with your repeated facial expressions.
Fine lines might form because of smiling, laughing, frowning, or pursing your lips. They also form due to sun exposure, smoking, genetics, and fair skin. In many cases, fine lines respond faster to anti-aging treatments.
Wrinkles are deeper skin folds that are found in the face and neck. They tend to form in areas where fine lines have developed, but they can also develop almost anywhere on the face/neck.
Wrinkles are caused by aging. As you age, your skin begins to lose its elasticity, which can cause sagging and deep creases. Common deep wrinkles are the nasolabial folds, which are located at the corners of your mouth.
Which treatments are recommended?
You may be able to soften finer lines with professional skin care treatments such as peels and dermabrasion. Moisturizers and antioxidants can also help.
Injectables may be a good option for treating wrinkles because it helps to relax the muscles that cause forehead lines and frown lines, which can cause wrinkles in the first place. Botox can last for several months and the procedure only takes minutes.
The good news is that, although lines and wrinkles are treated in different ways, you can prevent both of them by taking care of your skin. By avoiding direct sunlight and using moisturizer, you can keep lines from developing and deepening into wrinkles over time.
Get the wrinkle treatment Sherman TX residents love
One of the best ways to treat and prevent fine lines and wrinkles is to take proper care of your skin. In fact, people who use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day show 24% less skin aging than those who don’t use sunscreen daily.
Professional skin care and wrinkle treatment can fix these issues and help you live a better life. If you’re interested in an end to your fine lines and wrinkles, contact us today.
