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Deep
Wrinkle Treatments
Areas
of treatment for Collagen and Botox®
What
causes wrinkles?
Wrinkles can be the result of any one, or combination of
factors including loss of collagen, sun damage, smoking,
alcohol consumption and also hormonal changes. Aging
itself is a large contributing factor. Collagen can
decrease at a rate of 1% per year after the age of 40.
Sun exposure accelerates the aging process and loss of
collagen by damaging the collagen fibers so they no
longer support the upper layers of the skin, resulting
in the formation of wrinkles.
 Prior
to the Procedure
Prior
to the procedure a full medical history should be
discussed with Dr. Wigoda. Cosmetics or facial lotions
should be removed at least 1 hour prior to the procedure
using a non-alcohol cleanser so as not to interfere with
the laser treatment. The area the area to be treated
should be clear of redness or irritation.
What
to expect during treatment?
This laser treatment for wrinkle reduction is
non-invasive and does not require general or local
anesthesia. It is a non-ablative laser and does not
wound the surface of the skin, eliminating the need for
post treatment care. The light from the laser targets
the tissue under the skin surface stimulating new
collagen growth. The new collagen growth fills in the
depression under the wrinkle, reducing the crease in the
wrinkle surface. Treatments take approximately 30 to 45
minutes, as the entire face is typically treated. There is no pain
associated with this treatment. Some patients may feel a
slight warming sensation..
 What
you can expect after treatment?
Unlike other laser treatments there is no pain or
damage to the skin's surface associated with this
treatment. Makeup or moisturizer may be applied
immediately after treatment and patients are able to
return to their normal activities including work or
sports. patients may participate in outside activities
without fear of sensitivity to sunlight. Typically, patients receive a series of 5 treatments spaced 2 weeks apart. Often, the patient will have a
microdermabrasion treatment in the week between treatments. The full response from the series of treatments is seen after 4 to 6 months as the collagen builds gradually.
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