Treating Your Wrinkles

Wrinkles encompass anything from fine lines on the skin to loose, sagging skin. They don't only occur on the face and can affect any part of the body - especially parts often exposed to the sun.

At Choice Dermatology in Union, Basking Ridge, and Parlin, NJ, our dermatologists are well-versed in wrinkle prevention and treatment.

Causes

There are multiple factors that influence the formation of wrinkles. Some of these include:

• Sun exposure
• Dehydrated skin
• Genetics
• Smoking
• Having a poor diet

Seeing a dermatologist can be a great starting point when finding the root cause of your wrinkles. Our board-certified dermatologists over at Choice Dermatology in Union, Basking Ridge, and Parlin, NJ are experienced at treating wrinkles and can be reached by calling each of the clinics.

How to Treat Your Wrinkles

Our dermatologist can recommend a wide array of treatment options, ranging from topical creams to more invasive treatments like injectables.

Treatment options can include:

• Moisturizers: Some fine lines can be treated with a hydrating moisturizer. Often, fine lines appear due to dehydrated skin and a good moisturizer can help to plump the skin and lessen the appearance of wrinkles. 
• Prescription topicals: When normal moisturizers do not work, a prescription topical can aid in reducing wrinkles and fine lines. These work by increasing cell production and collagen and exfoliating the skin.
• Botox: Wrinkles can be caused by repetitive facial expressions. Botox injections work to temporarily relax the muscles in your face that cause wrinkles. This helps to smooth out the skin above the muscles. Typically, Botox remains effective for 3-4 months.
• Dermal fillers: For deeper wrinkles like nasolabial folds, dermal fillers can be extremely effective. Fillers can plump the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles for up to 12-18 months.
• Microneedling: Microneedling uses tiny needles to induce controlled injuries to the skin, which stimulates collagen production when the skin is triggered to heal itself. This results in plumper, healthier skin.
• Chemical peels: Chemical peels can eliminate the dull and damaged top layer of skin to reveal the smoother layers underneath. Along with reducing fine lines, chemical peels are effective at removing pigmentation.

The team at Choice Dermatology can formulate a treatment plan for your wrinkles at their clinics located at Union, Basking Ridge, and Parlin, NJ.

How to Book an Appointment

If you're self-conscious about your wrinkles, the team at Choice Dermatology can help.

Choice Dermatology has conveniently located clinics at Union, Basking Ridge, and Parlin, NJ. To book an appointment with our experienced dermatologists, call the clinics at:

• Union: (908) 355-0112
• Basking Ridge: (908) 766-7546
• Parlin: (732) 820-9602