Facial wrinkles. Prevention and nonsurgical correction

There is no way to age without getting wrinkles. However, patients can be taught how to retard the onset of wrinkles by avoiding unprotected sun exposure, unnecessary facial movements, and certain sleeping positions. Relatively simple non-surgical techniques are available for correction of wrinkles....

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Published in:	Postgraduate medicine Vol. 88; no. 1; p. 207
Main Author:	Burke, K E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-07-1990
Subjects:	Adult Aged Collagen - biosynthesis Collagen - therapeutic use Female Humans Hydroxy Acids - therapeutic use Middle Aged Skin - blood supply Skin - drug effects Skin Aging - radiation effects Smoking - adverse effects Sunscreening Agents - therapeutic use Tretinoin - therapeutic use
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Summary:	There is no way to age without getting wrinkles. However, patients can be taught how to retard the onset of wrinkles by avoiding unprotected sun exposure, unnecessary facial movements, and certain sleeping positions. Relatively simple non-surgical techniques are available for correction of wrinkles. Small wrinkles can be treated with exfoliation, topical tretinoin (Retin-A), or topical alpha hydroxy acids. Large wrinkles can be improved with implantation of bovine collagen, silicone, or fat extracted from the abdomen or thigh of the patient. Each method is effective when used for the correct indications.
ISSN:	0032-5481
DOI:	10.1080/00325481.1990.11716373