Wrinkles
Wrinkles develop for a variety of reasons and can vary significantly in type, depth, and location. Factors such as natural aging, sun exposure, repeated facial expressions, and changes in skin structure all contribute to their formation over time.
At Advanced Skin and Body Solutions in Bellevue, we offer a range of treatment options designed to target wrinkles at every stage. Treatment plans are customized based on the type of wrinkles present and the most effective approach for improving skin smoothness and overall appearance.
What Causes Wrinkles?
Wrinkles form through a combination of dynamic and static processes. Dynamic wrinkles are caused by repeated facial movements over time, such as smiling, frowning, or squinting. As these expressions are made consistently over the years, the skin gradually folds in the same areas until the lines remain visible even when the face is at rest.
Static wrinkles are present even when the face is relaxed and are primarily driven by a loss of collagen, elastin, and facial volume within the skin and underlying structures. As skin becomes thinner and less supported, lines become more pronounced and permanent in appearance.
External and lifestyle factors such as sun exposure, smoking, dehydration, and genetics can accelerate both types of wrinkle formation. Most people develop a combination of dynamic and static wrinkles over time, which is why treatment approaches often need to be tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
Understanding the type and cause of wrinkles is an important first step in selecting the most effective treatment plan.
