Fine lines and wrinkles are signs of aging and there's no way to entirely avoid them. As we grow older, our skin becomes thinner and drier. Weakened collagen makes the skin less elastic. Static wrinkles begin to appear. The rate of intrinsic aging occurs at a variable, genetically determined rate; the process is often first noticeable between the ages of 30 and 35.

We do have control over extrinsic aging, a result of exposure to the environment. Extrinsic aging is the critical element in determining who looks older or younger than their biological age. Over-exposure to sunlight is responsible for the majority of problems associated with extrinsic aging. Sun-damaged skin is photoaged from a decrease in collagen and other dermal proteins. This gradual process results in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Over time, these can progress into deep wrinkles and furrows. Photoaging also causes pigmentary changes; "age spots" (sun-induced freckles), uneven skin tone, spider veins and dilated capillaries.

These photos are a dramatic example of how sun exposure effects the skin. The woman on the left, (A Native American) has spent most of her life in the sun while the man on the right, (A Buddhist Monk) has been inside his entire life. The gentleman is approximately 15 years older.

There are a number of options for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles, each with varied expense, recovery time and results. Our knowledgeable and courteous medical staff are available to answer all your questions and will help you select the best treatment option. Contact us now or come to Newport Beach's exculsive medical spa for a free consultation.