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How you choose to treat wrinkles and other signs of aging depends
on what stage of your life you're at. In your 20s, when wrinkles
are just beginning to appear, sunblock is the best course of action.
At that stage, skin can still repair itself, and wearing sunscreen
regularly will prevent further damage and help the skin regenerate
itself. An alpha-hydroxy acid product is also a good idea, because
it will lightly exfoliate the dulling layer of dead skin and give
it a smoother, clearer look.
When your 30s start to creep up (with a few more lines and wrinkles
in tow), retinol products and prescription retinoids, such as Retin-A
or Renova (the more moisturizing form), are the next line of defense.
Both are designed to plump up fine lines and stimulate skin to
produce collagen, although Renova is the only product approved by
the FDA clinically proven to reduce wrinkles. If your skin is starting
to show signs of dryness, moisturizer will hydrate it and make wrinkles
look less apparent but won't make them disappear.
When wrinkles become stubborn, usually around your late 30s and
early 40s, it's time to see your dermatologist, who can prescribe
a skincare regimen to help keep wrinkles at bay.
In addition, she has various chemical peels in her anti-aging arsenal.
Peels come in varying strengths, depending on the severity of your
wrinkles and age spots. Light, glycolic acid-based peels, done once
a month over the course of a few months, will help smooth some of
the fine lines (although they won't have much effect on deep wrinkles),
fade brown spots, and even out overall skin tone.
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TCA (trichloracetic acid) peels are a bit stronger and reserved
for deeper wrinkles. They are used at varying concentrations and
leave skin red and sensitive for a few days. Phenol peels are used
for very severe discoloration as a last resort.
The downsides of phenol peels are that they can leave the skin
permanently lighter and involve more risks than more gentle peels.
Laser peels are a newer weapon that only require a single treatment
but are reserved for very severe wrinkling.
Depending on the type of damage you wish to get rid of, this could
be an alternative to a facelift and should be performed only by
a dermatologist or plastic surgeon who has substantial experience
using lasers. The additional drawback is the healing process; count
on severe redness and peeling for at least a week. |
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