Wrinkle relief

Understanding Facial Wrinkles and Treatment Options

Facial wrinkles fall into two main categories based on their underlying causes. The first group consists of dynamic wrinkles formed by repetitive muscle contractions that pull on the overlying skin. The second group involves static wrinkles primarily caused by age-related loss of facial volume and skin elasticity.

Dynamic wrinkles typically include:

• Frown lines between the eyebrows (commonly called "angry 11s")
• Crow's feet radiating from the outer corners of the eyes
• Horizontal forehead lines that appear when raising the eyebrows

Wrinkle relief treatments work by blocking the communication pathway between nerves and muscles at the neuromuscular junction, known as the synapse. When this communication is interrupted, the nerve continues sending signals, but the targeted muscle cannot receive or respond to these commands. Without muscle contraction, there is no pulling force on the overlying skin, allowing the wrinkle to smooth out and disappear.

This approach proves highly effective for dynamic wrinkles but typically shows limited results for static wrinkles. Volume-loss wrinkles respond better to dermal fillers, which restore lost facial volume and provide structural support to the skin.

Note: Quoted prices exclude the £30 prescription fee.