Is there a way to prevent wrinkles and fine lines, or are they just something I'll have to deal with as I age?

Smoking and sun exposure are two of the main causes of wrinkles. Daily application of sunscreen is a must. There are creams and topical treatments that can help with prevention and, of course, Botox can prevent wrinkles from being formed from repeated facial expressions.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Dear reader,

Thank you for your question. The best way to prevent wrinkles and fine lines is to stay out of the sun and always wear sunscreen. Unfortunately this is unrealistic, as most of us love being in the outdoors. Applying sunscreen is the easiest.

There are treatments available to help minimize the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. We offer Botox or Dysport injections, which helps to soften repetitive facial movement, which then decreases the appearance of the lines on your face.

Another great alternative would be C02 Laser Resurfacing. This also helps reduce wrinkles and fine lines on the face. There is more downtime with this procedure than injectables. Depending on how much correction is needed, you could be looking at a couple weeks recovery. You would need an evaluation first for C02 Laser Resurfacing to see if you are a good candidate.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

At the very least, you will need to use an anti-aging cream with the right antioxidants, growth factors, peptides, etc. A moisturizer will not help. For something more helpful, you can consider Botox around the outside of the eyes to prevent crow's feet. Otherwise, you will have to deal with more wrinkles (AGE!).

Published on Jul 11, 2012