What's the most overrated wrinkle treatment?

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A: Hyped wrinkle treatments

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

My money might be on Thermage. I spent some time in a practice that concentrated on Cosmetic Dermatology. They had a Thermage unit and basically had to make adjustments for patients because it was painful, expensive and gave disappointing results. The company  has since upgraded the machine and salesmen... more

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lhaney
156 posts
29 Nov 2007

I believe that there are numerous anti-wrinkle creams, eye serums, etc. that may offer some value depending on the person and their goals. Granted, some products have much marketing behind them that may make it difficult to live up to consumer expectations. For the cost and easy availability to the consumer, over the counter eye serums (Strivectin and others) are a good place to start. In my personal experience and those of my patients,the products are very similar without having to spend a lot of money. Med spas, dermatology offices, etc. all may offer effective treatments depending on the patient's goals and whether or not they are willing to have downtime. There is no "one shoe fits all" in this industry. Non-ablative (meaning no downtime) lasers are also a good place to start for fine lines and skin tightening. In our experience, periorbital (around the eyes) lines respond the best to these treatments.

DrLHaddad
7 posts
7 Aug 2007

Strivectin, as far as a product, is the most over hyped anti-aging treatment on the market. Also over hyped are non-physician strength facials, meaning ones at spas. People who visit day spas for anti-aging reasons really cannot expect any long-term or substantial results, physician facials are proven more effective.

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