There are several reasons why you get lines and wrinkles but primarily it comes down to skin losing its elasticity over time due to a decrease in collagen production.
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sun exposure also plays an important role by breaking down existing collagen further leading to increased wrinkling issues with longer-term sun exposure damage.
Your skin type may be more prone to lines and wrinkles too, as those who have fair or thinning skin types generally are the most at risk.
Additionally, smoking and other unhealthy lifestyle habits like drinking alcohol increases free radical formation which breaks down healthy cells DNA causing premature wrinkle development.
If you want slower rates of ageing then avoiding such activities should certainly help reduce skin wrinkling effects.
What kind of lines and wrinkle conditions does Dr Paulina treat?
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Horizontal lines or forehead lines across the forehead appear over time, through constant use of the muscles in your upper face and eyebrow area. These lines and wrinkles can be caused by sun damage, smoking, and other environmental factors.
Fortunately, there are several anti-ageing treatments available to reduce these lines and give your skin a more youthful appearance.
At her clinic in Sevenoaks, Dr Paulina offers various types of non invasive skin treatments for forehead lines such as fractional laser treatment, Botox, dermal filler, skin booster injections or radiofrequency microneedling.
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Frown lines, also known as 11 lines, are a common sign of ageing on the skin. They appear around the eyes and forehead area due to facial expressions such as frowning or squinting over time.
At her clinic in Sevenoaks, Dr Paulina Charlesworth offers anti-ageing treatments that can help reduce these signs of skin ageing.
These treatments include dermal fillers which work by filling in wrinkles and fine lines with hyaluronic acid to give your face a smoother look. Other options include Botox which relaxes the muscles in order to soften existing frown lines and prevent new ones from forming or fractional laser skin resurfacing for a more long term solution. Plus fractional laser treatment that creates tiny micro-spots in the epidermis or top layers, stimulating dramatic skin renewal.
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Crow's feet are wrinkles that appear around the eyes and on the face as a result of ageing. They can be caused by sun damage, smoking or genetics.
At her clinic in Sevenoaks, Dr Paulina has a number of anti-ageing treatments to reduce crow's feet such as Radiofrequency microneedling, fractional laser treatment, skin boosters and Botox anti-ageing injections. These are all popular options for those looking to reduce the appearance of these lines on their skin.
With so many different treatments available, Dr Paulina will have a full consultation with you to determine which one will work best for your needs and the look you want to achieve.
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Lower eyelid wrinkles are a common sign of ageing that can make people look older than they really are. Skin around the eyes is thinner and more delicate, so it's important to take extra care when treating this area.
There are many anti-ageing treatments available at Dr. Paulina Charlesworth's clinic in Sevenoaks which can help reduce lower eyelid wrinkles such as fractional laser treatment, Radiofrequency microneedling or dermal fillers. These treatments can improve the appearance of your face by reducing fine lines and making you look younger.
Botox can also often treat lower eyelid wrinkles by injecting into the lower eyelid to soften them and help open the distance between the upper and lower eyelid, creating a more pleasing rounded and open eye shape. It can also help to eliminate "jelly roll" under the eye. However, this treatment is not recommended if you have prominent eye bags with excess skin under the eye caused by weakened fatty tissue. -
Marionette lines are folds that run from the corners of your mouth down to your chin. They can be caused by ageing or sun damage, but they can also be genetic.
While there is no way to completely get rid of marionette lines as they are usually a result of lack of collagen and saggy skin, anti-ageing treatments such as radiofrequency microneedling, fractional laser treatment, HIFU non invasive ultrasound face lift, dermal fillers and Botox can help soften their appearance and make them less noticeable.
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The Nasolabial fold is a common skin condition that affects the face. It consists of lines and wrinkles around the nose, mouth, and cheeks, which can make people look older than they are.
The causes of nasolabial fold are complex and in order to achieve a natural look Dr Paulina recommends a combination of treatments depending on the main cause of your line.
The most common cause of nasolabial fold is mid face volume loss and decrease in skin's collagen. Dr Paulina offers several treatments to address these issues such as collagen boosting HIFU non invasive ultrasound face lift, Radiofrequency microneedling, fractional laser treatment or dermal fillers.
It is a common misconception that the best and first choice of treatment for nasolabial fold is a dermal filler which often further distorts the proportions of ageing face causing even 'heavier' lower face.
How can I get rid of lines and wrinkles?
Dr. Paulina Charlesworth offers a variety of treatments for lines and wrinkles to suit your preferences and needs, ranging from medical-grade skin care to anti-wrinkle injections including botulinum toxin ‘Botox’, radio frequency microneedling, dermal fillers, chemical peesl, IPL, skin boosters and fractional laser treatment.
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This is the most fundamental anti-aging skin treatment, to prevent damage with antioxidants and promote skin renewal with growth factors and prescription-strength retinol. Medical grade skincare also complements in-clinic treatments such as firming or brightening skin boosters or face masks.
If you are nervous about needles and don’t like the idea of a chemical peel, Dr. Paulina Charlesworth can work with you on a step-by-step skincare programme using these medical-grade products to treat the signs of lines and wrinkles.
View medical grade skincare and online shop
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Chemical peel is a popular and effective skincare treatment used to improve the texture, wrinkles, and pigmentation of your skin. Dr. Paulina Charlesworth uses specially formulated chemicals that gently exfoliate away damaged layers of dry, dead skin cells revealing healthier, more vibrant underlying layers for a brighter complexion.
With regular treatments, a chemical peel can reduce signs of ageing like fine lines around the eyes and mouth as well as uneven texture associated with acne scarring. Enjoy smoother, younger-looking skin that stays refreshed for longer after each expertly applied chemical peel treatment.
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Skin boosters are a type of a very soft specialist filler and are an effective, easy way to target lines and wrinkles and reveal smoother, more youthful-looking results.
Skin booster treatment involves injecting a very soft hyaluronic acid which is a soft, gel-like substance just under the skin, which provides multivitamins and nutrition to the skin boosting its collagen production. This in turn improves the skin's elasticity, firmness, and radiance giving an overall glow.
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Microneedling with or without radio frequency is one of the most popular non-invasive treatments that can help with skin rejuvenation without injecting fillers.
By using tiny needles to stimulate skin's natural renewal mechanism, microneedling encourages cell renewal to promote smoother, younger-looking skin while also improving its texture and plumpness.
Dr Paulina's medical grade microneedling is combined with prescription strength medication such as antioxidants, ZO Skin Health firming and brightening serums and/or natural plant stem cells.
It's a great option for individuals who are hoping to achieve a softer and brighter complexion without having an invasive procedure done.
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Botox is a powerful anti-ageing solution that helps erase lines and wrinkles while restoring your skin's youthful radiance. This revolutionary, safe, and effective treatment takes just minutes to complete with noticeable results lasting up to 3 - 4 months.
Botox works by blocking nerve signals in the muscles responsible for creating wrinkles and dynamic facial expressions like frowning or squinting, making it easier to achieve a smooth complexion without surgery or downtime. You can have younger-looking skin within days of administering this simple wrinkle-reduction procedure.
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We lose about 10% of facial volume for every decade of our life. For the best natural results, it is generally more effective to personalise your skin filler treatments and replace the lost volume, rather than target individual lines superficially.
These should be seen more as ‘finishing touches treatment’ to prevent the face from looking overdone or heavy.
Dr. Paulina Charlesworth only uses the highest quality hyaluronic acid dermal fillers which blend well with the skin minimising the risk of common side effects such as lumps or body reactions, are more dynamic in nature which gives a more natural overall result that lasts longer.
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If your lines are caused mainly by the lack of collagen Dr Paulina may advise you that HIFU ultrasound treatment is the best for your lines such as neck lines or nasolabial fold lines.
This non invasive aesthetic skin treatment uses focussed ultrasound waves to stimulate collagen production deep into your ski producing a lifting and firming effect.
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The most definite treatment for lines Dr Paulina offers is fractional laser treatment which stimulates renewal of the area treated.
Frequently Asked Questions
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As we age, our skin loses collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid, and other important components that keep it looking smooth and supple. Without those important skincare building blocks working in tandem with each other, wrinkles begin to form as early as your twenties or thirties – sometimes even sooner than that.
Wrinkles first appear on areas of the body where there’s usually more movement such as around the eyes or mouth; due to repeated expressions over time - also known as dynamic wrinkling or repetitive facial movements - folds occur in these regions creating lines that become increasingly prominent. Excessive sun exposure further exacerbates fine line formation since UV rays from the sun damage not only your epidermal layer but all layers below including subcutaneous fat deposits supporting strong facial muscles leading eventually to deep set creases. Adapting good habits when younger is key for preserving youthful-looking skin later.
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Have you ever found yourself wondering if drinking more water could do wonders for your skin by reversing the appearance of wrinkles on your face and neck areas? You aren’t alone in this thought.
Many people have considered whether increased hydration can help their efforts towards appearing younger-looking than they are today. And while it isn’t quite an overnight remedy when it comes to reducing fine lines and crow's feet, studies show that adding adequate amounts of water into one’s diet significantly helps diminish premature wrinkle formation.
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Retinols are often used in anti-aging products due to their ability to stimulate collagen production within our skin cells which helps plump out existing wrinkles as well as prevent new ones from forming in the future.
When applied topically over time (with daily use recommended) retinal molecules enter our skin cells where they detach themselves from preformed proteins so that fresh materials can be formed instead - this results in increased collagen levels which makes your skin look smoother, firmer and more youthful overall regaining you back those lost years without any adverse effects.