Wrinkle Reduction
Wrinkles are caused by both chronological age and by photoaging (ie aging due to the sun). Muscle movement, loss of collagen and elastin, and smoking all contribute to wrinkle formation.
Treatment of wrinkles depends on their severity and type. Dermatologists and plastic surgeons grade wrinkles using Glougaus classification.
| GLOUGAUS CLASSIFICATION |
DESCRIPTION |
TREATMENT OPTION |
| MILD |
Few wrinkles, requires little or no make-up for coverage |
- Sun protection + avoidance
- Retinoid creams
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| MODERATE |
Early wrinkling, requires little makeup |
- Sun protection + avoidance
- Retinoid creams
- Regular chemical peels
- Botulinum toxin injections
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| ADVANCED |
Persistent wrinkling, broken blood vessel, sun spots , need make-up |
- Sun protection + avoidance
- Retinoid creams
- Botulinum toxin injections
- Fillers
- Vascular laser therapy
- Fractionated erbium laser resurfacing
- Plastic cosmetic surgery
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| SEVERE |
Deep wrinkling and furrows, sunspots, irregular texture and discolouration of skin |
- Sun protection + avoidance
- Retinoid creams
- Botulinum toxin injections
- Fillers
- Vascular laser therapy
- Fractionated erbium laser resurfacing
- Plastic cosmetic surgery
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Exceptional changes in facial appearance is achieved by treating with Botulinum Toxin, filler and laser resurfacing, giving a rejuvenated younger refreshed appearance.
It is never too late to prevent skin aging. Regular sunprotection and sun avoidance will reduce the formation of wrinkles.
A referral is not always required for cosmetic consultations as these do not attract a medicare rebate unless you have a medical problem.
If you are uncertain if you need a referral contact our helpful staff on (02) 9958 1555.
Dr Dawes-Higgs and Dr Wines request that you bring all of the cosmetic products you are using or have tried previously along to the consultation.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 February 2009 11:12 |
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