Facelift Wrinkle Treatments
Face lifts are a well-known treatment for wrinkles. But we didn’t find any good-quality studies looking at whether a face lift helps with wrinkles. There are several ways of doing a face-lift. Most people have a general anesthetic to make them sleep. If you have a local anesthetic, you will also be given a drug to help you relax (a sedative). In one type of operation, a surgeon makes a cut along the hairline at the top of your forehead and behind your ears. Some of the fat is removed from under your skin, and some excess skin may also be removed. The skin is then pulled into its new, tighter position and sewn into place. You’ll probably have swelling, bruising and tenderness for a few weeks. Your stitches will be taken out after a week or so....
Read MoreThe Truth of Botulinum toxin (Botox) Wrinkle Treatment
Botulinum toxin is an injection that aims to smooth out wrinkles. You may have to wait a few weeks before the injections start to work. The benefit is temporary and goes away after three or four months. In the UK, doctors and specially-trained nurses can prescribe botulinum toxin to treat wrinkles. Other health care staff can give the injections if they’ve been properly instructed by a doctor or nurse. However, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to get this treatment on the NHS. Botulinum toxin is sometimes prescribed on the NHS for people who have muscle twitches. But you’ll need to see a doctor privately if you want it as a cosmetic treatment. The most widely known brand name for botulinum toxin is Botox. Other brand names...
Read MoreThe Truth of Filler injections with Collagen Wrinkle Treatments
Collagen is a chemical that can be injected just under your skin to plump it up and hide wrinkles. Some brands of collagen come from cows or pigs. Human collagen can be made from skin cells grown in a laboratory. Non-animal substances such as hyaluronic acid can also be used. Collagen and other filler chemicals are eventually absorbed by your body. The effects of filler injections usually last about six months. A few people get an allergic reaction to filler injections. And there may be some pain, redness, bruising or swelling in the week or so after treatment. You should make sure that your injection is done by someone who is properly trained. If a filler is injected into the wrong place, it could block a blood vessel and damage your skin or other tissue in...
Read MoreThe Truth of Pills containing extract of fish cartilage (Imedeen)
You can buy pills containing fish extract that claim to improve the appearance of your skin. One brand is called Imedeen. There’s been some research on these pills, but not enough to say whether they work or not. The largest and most reliable study found that fish-extract pills were no better than a dummy treatment. There was no effect on people’s wrinkles even after three months of treatment. One study did suggest that fish-extract pills might help with fine wrinkles, but it only looked at 30 women, which makes the results less reliable. In one study, about a quarter of the women taking fish-extract pills got some side effects, including spots, greasy skin or weight gain. But roughly the same number of women taking a placebo got side effects too, so...
Read MoreThe truth of Laser Wrinkle Treatments
Lasers are high-energy light beams. Surgeons can use a laser to remove the top layer of skin. The idea is that the skin grows back smoother. You may need a sedative or a local anesthetic to help with any pain during treatment. You’ll need to wear goggles to protect your eyes during surgery. And you’ll need about two weeks at home to recover afterwards. The results you get will probably depend on the skill and experience of your surgeon. You may have some side effects: Your skin could be red for several months Scarring is also common, although it usually gets completely better in a few weeks You may get spots or your skin may change color in the treated area. Retinoid creams like tretinoin (see above) can help with spots. Several...
Read MoreThe truth of Isotretinoin Gel Wrinkle Treatment
Isotretinoin (brand name Isotrex) is a retinoid (a chemical that comes from vitamin A). It is similar to tretinoin. It is available only on prescription from a doctor. If you use isotretinoin gel regularly, it can improve the appearance of your skin. But it can cause unpleasant side effects. In one study: More than 5 in 10 people using isotretinoin got peeling skin Just under 5 in 10 got itching Up to 7 in 10 got a burning sensation on their skin Up to 1 in 10 had severe skin reactions. For some people, the side effects of isotretinoin are so bad they stop using it. If you’re pregnant, using isotretinoin could harm your baby. If there’s a chance you could become pregnant, make sure you use...
Read MoreThe truth of Tretinoin Creams /gels Wrinkle Treatment
Tretinoin is another retinoid (a treatment that’s related to vitamin A). It comes as a cream or gel that you put on your skin. Lots of beauty products contain vitamin A (sometimes called retinol). But the form of vitamin A in beauty products is much milder than tretinoin. Tretinoin is available only on prescription from a doctor. The brand name is Retin-A. Lots of studies show that creams containing tretinoin improve the appearance of fine wrinkles. But some of the studies were small, didn’t last very long or had other problems that make the results less reliable. You need to use tretinoin regularly for three months to six months. Like other retinoids, tretinoin can irritate your skin. You may notice redness, itching or stinging at first. But these...
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