How can I prevent wrinkles?

i am open to wrinkle treatments yet i want to first try like heck to prevent wrinkles in the first place

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9 answers to “How can I prevent wrinkles?”

A: Botox treatment cannot only have a tremendous impact on...

Michael McCracken, MD

Botox treatment cannot only have a tremendous impact on today’s wrinkles, but it can also help prevent tomorrow’s wrinkles.  Botox works by relaxing the facial muscles that produce wrinkles. This can work to smooth lines today and to prevent lines from becoming permanently imprinted in the... more

A: I suggest that my patients take a proactive approach to...

Andrew Jacono, MD

I suggest that my patients take a proactive approach to the appearance of their skin from an early age. We should all be exfoliating and moisturizing our skin on a daily basis. I recommend microdermabrasion treatment, or an Alpha Hydroxy acid (such as glycolic or lactic acid) to remove dead layers of the skin... more

A: Facial exercises should never be done to your skin. The...

George J. Beraka, MD

Facial exercises should never be done to your skin. The muscles of the face are the only muscles in the body that are attached to the skin, so that when you "exercise" your facial muscles, you are actually dragging the skin around, causing further wrinkling and stretching. If you want to look young,... more

A: Intentional tanning whether at the beach or in a tanning...

John Westine, MD

Intentional tanning whether at the beach or in a tanning booth will expedite the aging of your skin causing it to sag and wrinkle sooner than it would otherwise and create an uneven complexion like freckling (actinic damage). Skin cancer risk also increases in a dose dependent fashion meaning the more UV... more

A: Wrinkle prevention

Erik Austin, DO, MPH

This question is answered with the typical advice to reduce sun exposure and use a good sunscreen when in the sun. Assuming that you already know the basics and are careful with sun exposure, I would like to stress that you should obtain and use a good topical antioxidant or anti-aging prescription, which can... more

A: You can't avoid wrinkles

Michael Law, MD

And you don't want to. A face without expression lines looks odd. To avoid excessive aging do your best to love a balanced life, try to manage stress well, get enough rest, have a good diet, and always use sunblock. A plastic surgery medical spa will have medical grade skin care products, lasers that can... more

A: Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen, both as a moisturizing...

Mitchel Goldman, MD

Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen, both as a moisturizing cream with antioxidants and in a mineral makeup base.

A: Collagen stimulating intense pulse sources, collagen...

Neil Sadick, MD

Collagen stimulating intense pulse sources, collagen stimulating lasers, and skin tightening radiofrequency technologies prevent wrinkling and aging skin laxity. Volumetric fillers and Botox restore volume and diminish neuromuscular activity, diminishing the need for surgical procedures.

A: Reduce sun exposure. If you are in the sun, renew...

Steven J. Pearlman, MD

Reduce sun exposure.  If you are in the sun, renew sunblock every three hours, or after swimming. Also stop smoking, it robs the skin of nutrition and ages the skin prematurely.

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