What are Wrinkles?
Wrinkles are one of the skin imperfections most feared by men and women because they give the face an aged and tired appearance.
These are small folds that form in the skin tissue due to the action of time or external aggressions – such as sun exposure, smoking, stress and even diet.
Wrinkles become more pronounced due to changes that occur in the different layers of the skin:
- THE epidermis (outer layer) becomes thinner, loses traction and elasticity;
- THE dermis (middle layer) reduces the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid, reducing the skin's natural hydration;
- THE subcutaneous layer (deeper) gradually loses its ability to synthesize fat.
The combination of these 3 actions leads to the appearance of unsightly lines on the face, especially in certain areas such as around the lips, in the corners of the eyes and on the forehead.
Causes
With the progressive loss of elasticity associated with aging, the skin is no longer able to return to its initial state – leaving marks, creases and depressions in the skin.
Types of Wrinkles
There are, however, different types of wrinkles and they form in different ways.
We can distinguish 2 large groups according to the process that underlies their formation:
Expression or dynamic wrinkles
They're the first to appear and result from the repeated contraction of facial muscles. This process is responsible for the formation of horizontal lines on the forehead, between the eyebrows, and at the outer corners of the eyes ("crow's feet").
Aging or static wrinkles
They result from the loss of skin firmness associated with aging and the action of external agents. These wrinkles are more pronounced and deeper. They frequently appear on the face, neck, and hands.
Medical Specialist
in Wrinkles
Dr. Ana Isabel Moreira
- Aesthetic Dermatologist
- Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto
- Specialist in Dermatology and Venereology
- Reviewer of scientific articles at the invitation of international journals
- Member of the Portuguese Society of Aesthetic Medicine (SPME)
Medical Specialist
in Wrinkles
Dr. Carolina Andresen
- Graduate in Medicine and Surgery with specific training in Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- Attended 42 national and international courses and meetings in the field of Plastic Surgery
- Awarded 6 scientific merit awards
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