Skin

Wrinkle treatment | refreshment of the skin

Skin aging is a biological process that cannot be stopped.

The skin changes associated with this process begin between the ages of 20 and 30 and can be delayed to a certain extent by external factors such as healthy nutrition, exercise, sleep, etc. With the progressive breakdown of collagen and elastic fibers and a continuous decrease in moisture content and fatty tissue in the subcutaneous tissue, wrinkles and the reduced elasticity of the skin that is typical of old age appear. The field of possibilities in aesthetic plastic surgery to reduce signs of skin aging is broad and is constantly being expanded to include new, promising methods:

Wrinkle treatment with hyaluronic acid injection

Wrinkle injections are a minimally invasive procedure in aesthetic plastic surgery. That which occurs naturally in our body Hyaluron serves to smooth, fill and cushion wrinkles. There are various methods of wrinkle injections, which essentially differ in terms of the substances used and in terms of their areas of application, mode of action and durability. Biological dermal fillers such as Hyaluronic acid, autologous fat and polylactic acid are used, which are broken down again by the body over time.

What is hyaluronic acid 

We owe the suppleness, youthfulness and freshness of our skin largely to hyaluronic acid. It is an essential part of our connective tissue and significantly involved in our appearance. The most important function of this endogenous substance is to absorb and bind water. The older we get, the less hyaluronic acid is available to our body, which means that the skin becomes drier, wrinkles form and the volume and elasticity decrease. The hyaluronic filler consists partly of water, which is mixed with relatively little hyaluronic acid.

Autologous fat/lipofilling

The method of wrinkle injections with autologous fat ensures a generous build-up of volume, especially in old age, and helps to tighten deep wrinkles. In the case of wrinkle injections with your own fat, which is also known as lipofilling, your own fat tissue must first be removed using a small liposuction. This usually occurs in inconspicuous areas such as the thighs, hips and abdomen. The material obtained is then processed in a sterile manner and injected into the desired areas.

PRP Plasma Lift – Vampire Lift

The "vampire lifting", also known professionally as PRP plasma lifting (PRP = platelet-rich plasma), is a relatively new method of wrinkle treatment. No artificial substance is used, but your own blood plasma. This is processed in centrifuges so that the stem cells and platelet-rich plasma, which are important for tissue growth, are obtained. This valuable part, which promotes new formation and tissue growth, is made from your own blood. Then the plasma is applied either alone or mixed with hyaluronic acid for volume and durability. Whether you want to model the contours of the face, build up cheeks, alleviate dimpling under the eyes, model the forehead and temples or the lips, everything is possible and inexpensive. After the treatment you are not swollen, after about two days the result is optimal, you are socially acceptable. The autologous blood gives the skin a radiant complexion and smoothes even the small, fine wrinkles without the use of synthetic active ingredients. PRP therapy became known because of its popularity with many Hollywood stars.

collagen 

Collagen is a protein found in human and animal connective tissue, bones, teeth, tendons and ligaments. It is an important component of the skin responsible for elasticity. In addition to hyaluronic acid and autologous fat, collagen is one of the most popular fillers in wrinkle treatment and is one of the most pleasant and safest wrinkle injections overall. In the case of wrinkle injections with collagen, the collagen content is effectively increased by the injection, which leads to an optical rejuvenation of the skin. The filler restores elasticity and smoothes wrinkles. The injected collagen combines with the body's own collagen after a short time and is integrated into the supporting lattice structure of the skin.

Calcium hydroxyapatite (Radiese)

The name Radiesse refers to particles of calcium hydroxyapatite that are dissolved in a gel phase. Radiesse is a lifting filler substance which is used in aesthetic medicine as a "volumizing filler", ie as a long-lasting filler for volume lifting in the face, for long-term wrinkle treatment, hand rejuvenation, smoothing of the décolleté, etc. Gelled calcium hydroxyapatite, which occurs in a similar form in the body (e.g. in teeth and bones), is injected under the skin and can thus fill in wrinkles and tighten facial contours. The volume effect of Radiesse can not only be used to pad wrinkles, but can also be used to correct cheeks, chin and lips.

muscle relaxants

Strong muscles wrinkle the skin, forehead, anger and laughter lines. These wrinkles can then be gently smoothed out without nerve toxins using special new relaxing substances produced for this purpose. The new muscle relaxants are in a skilful aesthetic dosage and never cause nerve problems. They act on the muscles and relax them. The media debate about "nerve poison" can only be described as populism, meaningless parrot sayings. However, it would not be a sensation if the media reported seriously about the most proven wrinkle treatment agent in aesthetic medicine. Billions of people are already getting this remedy worldwide without any problems and regularly including the author of this article.

Substances smoothing the effect of wrinkles

Wrinkle treatment with muscular relaxants is an effective method of reducing mimic wrinkles on the face. The skin then becomes smoother and looks fresher without wrinkles. The untreated muscles are not restricted in their function. Treatment with botulinum toxin is intended to stop unconscious facial movements and the resulting mimic wrinkles without impeding the patient's facial expressions and ability to express themselves. This is exactly how it works in the hands of experts.

Relax muscles & smooth wrinkles

In a professionally performed wrinkle treatment, only certain mimic muscles are treated. Namely the ones from which the skin folds are caused. They are pricked selectively, with millimeter precision, while other healthy mimic muscles retain their full function. The target muscles are also only weakened by up to 70-80% and are not completely paralyzed. As a result, the facial expressions necessary for the natural facial expression are retained. However, the target muscles tire very quickly and do not remain spasmodically contracted. The skin then remains wrinkle-free over the weakened muscles. The well-successful wrinkle therapy is characterized by the fact that the muscles can still move weakly. Muscle strength returns after 4-5 months.

Patient experience of wrinkle treatment - video

Chemical peels

A chemical peel is an external, dermatological-aesthetic application for the skin with fruit acid or chemical acid to eliminate wrinkles, age-related skin changes, sun damage, pigment spots or superficial acne scars and to tighten the skin. A chemical peel has a stimulating effect and improves the skin's surface structure. The different substances that are available to choose from have a weaker or stronger effect on the skin structure due to their chemical composition. Depending on the desired depth effect, a distinction is made between three chemical peeling methods

AHA peeling (glycolic acid)

The peeling with glycolic acid is a superficial mild peeling that can be used on different skin imperfections. The range of treatments includes small wrinkles, uneven skin pigmentation, rosacea, mild acne, flat acne scars and large-pored skin prone to impurities.

TCA peeling (trichloroacetic acid)

The trichloroacetic acid peel is a superficial to medium deep peel - depending on the acid concentration - that exfoliates the skin, minimizing or eliminating blemishes, pigmentation disorders, as well as fine lines, scars and warts. Due to the aggressive substance, it should only be used by a doctor, since TCA is a keratolytic (horn-dissolving agent) and can cause severe burns to the skin.

phenol peeling (phenol)

The strongest chemical peeling substance, phenol, destroys the epidermis. In this way, the skin can be removed or "melted off" down to the collagen layer. Aggressive molecules penetrate deep into the dermis, irritating and stimulating it. This is followed by a de novo reconstruction (reconstruction) of the skin. The epidermis is built up again after about 8 days, while the dermis takes between 2 and 6 months until normal structures can be demonstrated.

Mesotherapy 

For more than half a century, mesotherapy has been used with great success for various indications. Also in aesthetic medicine. Here it is highly effective, especially in the treatment of wrinkles. A meso-active substance mixture is created that is tailored to you and the needs of your skin, e.g. from hyaluronic acid, vitamins, plant extracts and antioxidants as well as other high-quality plant substances. Using fine micro-injections, these active ingredients are introduced into the skin exactly where they are needed.

dermabrasion

Dermabrasion is a cosmetic peeling method in which the upper layers of the skin are gently and controlled removed with the aim of tightening the skin and creating a fresh, young complexion. The removal takes place without the addition of chemical agents. The skin is treated mechanically with a sandblasting device with microcrystals. This treatment method can be used on the face, but also on the whole body.

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