Wrinkles & Fine Lines Treatment
How to prevent and treat fine lines and wrinkles?
Fine Lines and Wrinkles: Understanding and Preventing the Signs of Aging
Fine lines and wrinkles are an inevitable part of the aging process, but with the right care and preventative measures, you can slow down their progression and maintain youthful, healthy skin. In this guide, we’ll explore why fine lines and wrinkles develop, the importance of early intervention (what we call “pre-juvenation”), and the advanced treatments available at our practice to address these concerns effectively.
Why Do You Get Fine Lines and Wrinkles?
Fine lines and wrinkles develop due to a combination of factors, including aging, sun damage, and repeated facial muscle contractions. As we age, our skin naturally loses collagen and elasticity, leading to the formation of lines and wrinkles. However, this process is accelerated by external factors like ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Sun damage, regardless of the weather—whether it’s a cloudy, rainy, or sunny day—occurs at all levels of the skin. Those who frequently enjoy the sun or use tanning salons are at an increased risk of severe sun damage, which often becomes more prominent and challenging to treat as they age.
Additionally, the repeated contraction of facial muscles, such as frowning, smiling, or squinting, can cause dynamic lines that eventually become deeper and more permanent wrinkles. Poor health habits, like smoking and inadequate nutrition, further exacerbate the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
The Concept of Pre-Juvenation: Start Early to Prevent Wrinkles
“Pre-juvenation” is the proactive approach to skin care that focuses on preventing fine lines and wrinkles before they become more pronounced. The earlier you start addressing these concerns, the better your chances of keeping your skin smooth and youthful. Once fine lines begin to form, if left untreated, they can deepen into wrinkles, which are much harder to treat effectively.
At our practice, we emphasize the importance of early intervention through a combination of neurotoxins and neuromodulators such as Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport to soften the appearance of lines and wrinkles. We also prescribe personalized skincare and sun protection protocols, as well as offer laser treatments for skin rejuvenation. These measures not only help prevent the formation of lines and wrinkles but also reduce the risk of skin cancer.
How We Treat Fine Lines and Wrinkles at Our Practice
For those who already have fine lines and wrinkles, we offer a comprehensive range of non-surgical aesthetic treatments designed to smooth and rejuvenate the skin. Dr. Shanthala is an expert in combining different procedures to address these concerns meticulously. Our treatments include:
•Neurotoxins and Neuromodulators: Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin to relax facial muscles and soften dynamic wrinkles.
•Dermal Fillers and Biostimulators: To restore lost volume and stimulate collagen production.
•Lasers: Advanced laser treatments, including CO2 Laser, Ultraclear Laser, Frax Pro Laser, and IPL, to target wrinkles and improve skin texture.
•Microneedling and RF Microneedling: Techniques that promote skin rejuvenation by stimulating collagen production.
•PRP, Exosomes, PDO threads & Chemical Peels: To exfoliate the skin, reduce fine lines, and improve overall skin tone.
Dr. Shanthala personally performs all invasive procedures, injectables, and laser treatments, ensuring you receive the highest level of care and expertise. We focus not only on treating existing lines and wrinkles but also on helping you maintain your results and prevent further aging signs.
Schedule a Consultation
If you’re concerned about fine lines and wrinkles and are seeking expert care in the Massachusetts area, Dr. Shanthala and her team are here to help. Schedule a consultation to determine the most effective treatment plan for your skin. Whether you’re interested in preventative care or are looking to rejuvenate your appearance, we can provide you with a personalized approach to achieving and maintaining youthful, radiant skin.
Facial muscle contractions
Wrinkle Treatments
CO2RE laser resurfacing
CO2RE is a fractional therapy CO2 laser for skin resurfacing. Your skin is treated with a matrix of laser light points that vary in intensity, depending on your skin type and desired treatment results. The result is a treatment that is fast, more comfortable and requires less downtime than traditional resurfacing – enabling you to get back to your daily routine much quicker. Now Ultraclear Laser can reduce all the side effects of CO2 laser and offer better results with less pain and less downtime.
Fillers
Injected under the skin’s surface, dermal fillers can be used to plump lips, soften fine lines and wrinkles, and fill volume loss. We offer both semi-permanent and temporary fillers to treat deep wrinkles, frown lines, smile lines, vertical lip lines, marionette lines, hollowed cheeks and eyes, declining lip volume, and acne scars. Dr. Shanthala often combines fillers and lasers such as UltraClear on the same day.
Neuromodulators
- Painless
- Safe And Effective
- Results In 2 Weeks Or Less
Ultherapy ®
This procedure uses safe ultrasound energy to stimulate the deep structural support layers of the skin, resulting in lifted and tightened areas such as the eyebrows, neck, and under the chin in only one treatment. We are excited to offer UltraClear along with Ultherapy at ShanthalaMD
- Non-Invasive
- Results After One Treatment
- Perfect For Both Men And Women
Microneedling
Using tiny microneedles, the device creates invisible micro-perforations into the epidermis. The skin uses its natural repair mechanism producing collagen and elastin to repair themicro-perforations. Your skin becomes firmer and regains its elasticity.
- Lifts And Tightens
- Rejuvenates
- Minimizes Pore Size
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
A cutting-edge form of regenerative medicine using the body’s own plasma to restore collagen in the skin. Dr. Shanthala has a passion for Regenerative aesthetics and speaks at several international conferences on how to combine Exosomes or PRP with EBDS to obtain optimal results.
Microdermabraison
A superficial cosmetic procedure that can improve skin texture, blackheads and whiteheads, and surface hyperpigmentation often done before any major laser resurfacing to enhance the results.
- For All Skin Types
- Safe And Effective
- Fast Procedure
Chemical peels
PDO threads
A PDO Thread lift is a type of face lift that is often referred to as the “lunch hour lift”. Absorbable threads stimulate collagen growth in the skin, thus creating a lifted appearance.
Dr. Shanthala Shivananjappa MD
Dr. Shanthala is a board-certified, Harvard trained anesthesiologist, assistant professor at Yale University, and staff at Massachusetts General Hospital prior to opening her cosmetic medicine clinic. Her extensive experience working with plastic surgical patients in the operating room for more than 25 years, paired with years of training in non-surgical cosmetic procedures, has enabled Dr. Shanthala to have a unique perspective on Anti-aging treatments.
