Wrinkles are one of the most visible signs of skin ageing. They appear as the skin gradually loses elasticity, firmness and hydration. Today, facial aesthetics focus on a harmonious face with smooth, even, radiant skin, and many patients look for ways to delay the onset of wrinkles or reduce their appearance.
Their development is influenced by genetic factors, environmental exposure (sun, pollution, smoking, alcohol) and the natural ageing process. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, limiting prolonged sun and UVA exposure and using topical products with antioxidants and vitamins from a young age helps protect the skin.
Types of wrinkles
Expression lines form where the skin closely follows repetitive muscle movements, such as forehead lines, frown lines between the eyebrows, “crow’s feet” around the eyes and vertical lines on the upper lip.
Gravity-related wrinkles occur when collagen and elastic fibres are altered by ageing and can no longer counteract gravity: deep nasolabial folds and “marionette lines” accentuated by sagging of the corners of the mouth.
Sleep or positional wrinkles are related to habitual sleeping positions. At first they may disappear when posture changes, but over time they become permanent as elastic tissue and collagen are remodelled.
Sun-induced wrinkles (solar elastosis) are due to chronic UV damage in photo-exposed areas. The skin texture becomes more marked, multiple fine lines appear and the surface takes on a creased, “crumpled” look.
Therapeutic options
Wrinkle treatment at MAVIT Clinic is comprehensive and personalised, depending on the type of wrinkle and the overall condition of the skin. Possible options include:
• Botulinum toxin to relax expression lines, especially in the upper third of the face
• Biostimulation and biorevitalisation to improve hydration, tone and skin quality
• Fillers to restore volume lost through chrono-ageing
• PRX-T33 and chemical peels to resurface and brighten the skin
• Radiofrequency to stimulate collagen remodelling in depth
• Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for pigmentation, texture and photorejuvenation
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) within specific anti-age protocols
• Fractional CO₂ laser for more marked wrinkles and deeper rejuvenation.
The aim is always to achieve natural-looking results, preserving facial expression while refreshing the overall appearance and quality of the skin.
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