Concern
Fine lines and wrinkles
Expression lines and etched wrinkles come from different causes, so the clinic treats muscle movement and thinning skin as separate problems.
How we think about it
Lines form where muscles fold the skin the same way thousands of times: the forehead, between the brows, around the eyes. Early on they show only with expression. Over time collagen thins, the skin loses some of its spring, and the crease stays put when your face is at rest. Sun and smoking speed this up.
At a consultation Dr. Olivo separates lines caused by movement from lines caused by thinning skin. Movement lines usually respond to a wrinkle relaxer. Etched lines and crepey texture call for something that rebuilds collagen, such as RF microneedling or a resurfacing laser. Many people do well with a combination staged over a few months.
Treatments we reach for
In the order the clinic tends to consider them. The right one for you is decided at consultation.
- 01
Injectables
Botox Cosmetic and Xeomin
Neuromodulators that soften lines of expression on the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes.
Learn more - 02
Injectables
Dermal fillers
Hyaluronic acid fillers for lips, cheeks, and contour, placed with a light hand.
Learn more - 03
Skin resurfacing
Exion RF microneedling
Radiofrequency microneedling for texture, scars, pores, and tightening, on face and body.
Learn more - 04
Skin resurfacing
CO2 fractional laser
The deepest resurfacing in the clinic, for texture, scars, and lines that lighter treatments do not reach.
Learn more - 05
Facial lifting
Emface
Lifts and tones the face with synchronized radiofrequency and muscle stimulation, no needles.
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Fine lines and wrinkles, answered
Which should I start with, a wrinkle relaxer or a laser?
It depends on what is driving the line. If it softens when you relax your face, a wrinkle relaxer is usually the first step. If it stays, skin treatments do more. Dr. Olivo will show you the difference in the mirror.
How soon should I start treating lines?
There is no correct age. People come in when a line starts to bother them. Starting earlier can mean smaller, less frequent treatments, but it is a personal choice made with a physician, not a rule.
Let us look at it together.
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Financing available through Cherry. Terms are set by Cherry at application.