As people age, wrinkles often appear on the face, which can be difficult for beauty-conscious women to accept. While some women use cosmetics, face masks, and other methods to delay the onset of wrinkles, facial wrinkles remain inevitable. So, what methods can be used to eliminate wrinkles once they appear?To address this, Public Health Network interviewed Dr. Liu Hongwei, Chief Physician at the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, who explains how to remove facial wrinkles.
What methods are available for facial lifting, tightening, and wrinkle removal?
Facial wrinkles are the most common symptom of aging. Traditional full-face wrinkle removal and localized wrinkle reduction and skin tightening techniques remain widely used approaches.With technological advancements, the following three methods are now widely adopted:
1. Facial thread lifting (or thread lift) for wrinkle reduction and skin tightening;
2. Photonic technology for wrinkle reduction and skin tightening, such as laser wrinkle removal;
3. Botulinum toxin for facial muscle relaxation. These methods achieve the goal of wrinkle reduction and skin tightening.
What is the optimal age for wrinkle-reducing injections?
Injections for wrinkle reduction are not restricted by age. Previously, it was thought that one should wait until older, when numerous wrinkles appear.The current perspective is that injections should be administered when wrinkles appear, regardless of age. If needed—including when facial wrinkles result from tight or overly powerful frown muscles—younger women can also benefit from wrinkle-reducing injections without age restrictions. Forehead and crow's feet wrinkles are dynamic wrinkles, and botulinum toxin injections are the preferred treatment for this type.
What are the benefits and functions of hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid primarily serves to replenish and adjust facial volume, particularly for contouring. From an aesthetic perspective, it also repairs tissue imperfections, enhancing one's appearance. Facial slimming injections involve administering botulinum toxin into the masseter muscle to inhibit contraction, thereby achieving a slimmer face. Based on clinical experience, results may appear within three days for some individuals, while others may see effects later, typically within two weeks.
Overall, facial wrinkle removal is not a permanent solution. It temporarily eliminates wrinkles, but they may reappear over time, necessitating ongoing treatments. Additionally, individual results vary. Some women achieve excellent outcomes, while others may not be entirely satisfied. This depends on the physician's skill, the techniques used, and the patient's unique conditions. Therefore, patients should be mentally prepared for this variability.