What Causes Wrinkles?

Wrinkles are a normal part of life and of the process of aging, they become more pronounced as skin becomes thinner, drier, and less elastic. While you can't completely turn back the clock on wrinkles, you'd be surprised by what can be accomplished with the variety of skin treatments offered by our Tulsa, OK, dermatologist. You can learn more by reaching out to Dr. Mary Christian-Reed of the Dermatology and Laser Center of Oklahoma.

Wrinkles

Wrinkles appear where your skin folds naturally during facial expressions, and early on in life skin would simply snap back. Fine lines over time deepen and form wrinkles at the places on your skin that react when you frown, smile, or squint.

There are other factors that can affect your skin and can lead to an earlier onset of wrinkles. Such as overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays, smoking, dehydration, medication, and many environmental and genetic factors.

But there are many ways that your doctor can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, you can begin with a consultation to discuss your expectations with your doctor so that they can suggest the treatments that will best fit your individual needs.

Wrinkles Treatment in Tulsa, OK

Treatment varies depending on your specific needs, they can include Botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels, and laser resurfacing. These treatments can help with fine lines and wrinkles by smoothing out the skin or by targeting the muscles beneath that cause them, or they can stimulate the production of collagen, which can improve your appearance in many noticeable ways. Many of these treatments are in-office, non-invasive, and non-surgical.

For help reducing the appearance of wrinkles and to explore your treatment options you can schedule a consultation in Tulsa, OK, with Dr. Christian-Reed of the Dermatology and Laser Center of Oklahoma by dialing (918) 494-0400.