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When Should I Start Worrying About Wrinkles?

asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 1,805 times
Tags: face, wrinkles

How early should I start worrying about wrinkles?

2 answers to When Should I Start Worrying About Wrinkles?

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Prevention is the best wrinkle treatment

This is a great question. Wrinkles will eventually come to all of us, and the real key to maintaining a youthful appearance is prevention, followed by incremental and appropriate treatments as needed. In other words, not everyone needs a facelift at 45, but some folks actually will benefit very nicely from it. In general, consider these options: Starting even as a teenager, sunblock and good skin care is critical - this should be part of your daily routine As you get into your 20s and... more
Shahram Salemy, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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When you see wrinkles, treatment can begin

There is no right time. When you see them, treatment can begin. It is not unusual to use Botox to minimize frowning even before the lines (the "11" between the eyebrows) develop. The other answer to your question is that children should be using sunscreen to prevent chronic sun exposure, which is the number one cause of the aged facial appearance. Ultraviolet A rays penetrate deeply in to the dermis under the epidermis and degrade collagen and elastin, which then induces wrinkles,... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

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