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Written by Steven McCarthy

Wednesday, 16 April 2008

by StevenMcCarthy

Wrinkle treatments offer many options to revitalize your self concept, your life and your face. Few of us can ever forget the first time we noticed we had facial wrinkles. They may not be dangerous, but the body's natural skin tightening can be rather uncomfortable and the appearance of damaged skin may give the impression that you're not taking care of yourself.

It gets more difficult to hydrate ourselves and free radicals damage the outermost layers of skin. Skin tightening and deep wrinkles can get us down, but the good news is that we don't have to wield a celebrity income to take years off our looks. There are many anti wrinkle creams and procedures to combat an aging wrinkle or two.

The first thing to try is one of the many creams on the market. Facial wrinkles can generally be fought by triggering the body's natural rejuvenating, cleansing and exfoliating processes. Anti wrinkle creams traditionally contain Vitamin A, B, C, E and coenzyme Q10. Creams targeting wrinkles include: Neutrogena's Healthy Skin Anti Wrinkle Cream, Retinol-A or L'Oreal's Line Eraser. Alpha Hydroxy Acids are good for people who may be sensitive to strong ingredients in Retinol. Peptide products like StriVectin, Olay's Regenerist Serum or Este Lauder's Perfectionist may be more suitable for sensitive skin.

Each year, Americans purchase over $6.4 Billion worth of "cosmeceuticals" and creams targeting facial wrinkles. Whether prescribed or purchased over-the-counter, this non-invasive option appeals to many consumers who'd rather not be bothered with medical procedures.

For more persistent wrinkles and telltale signs of aging, there are collagen fillers done via injection. This relatively inexpensive procedure will cost an average of $300, but generally needs to be redone two or three times per year to maintain maximum efficiency. In some cases, the collagen stimulates the body's natural processes and less maintenance is required.

Since 1981 collagen injections have been used successfully to treat facial skin imperfections due to excessive sun damage and the natural aging process to rejuvenate the skin and give a younger healthier appearance. There are other uses for collagen in the medical field such as increasing joint mobility, facial reconstructive surgery and in treating severe burns. A naturally occurring protein collagen is found beneath the epidermis and amounts to 75% of our skin structure. As we get older it tend's to start breaking down leading to fine lines and the wrinkles. A treatment with collagen injections will usually take about an hour.

There are 27 different types of naturally-occurring collagen in the body. More specifically, collagen is a protein found in bone, cartilage, skin tissue and tendons. As we age, our collagen breaks down, causing the skin to lose its elasticity and moisture, which manifests itself as dreaded lines and wrinkles or sagging skin that we'd rather avoid. Collagen injections are favored because it is a natural protein, so few side effects are encountered, compared to other cosmetic procedures.

One criticism of these injections is that the effects aren't always permanent and touch-up injections may be required 2 to 4 times a year to maintain the smooth visage. Just as your body's natural collagen support structure loses form over time, so will your supplementary protein. However, these injections can stimulate the body's natural production for some patients, meaning there will be less routine maintenance needed. While the risk factor is low, approximately 3% of the patients will be allergic to the shots, which means that additional steroid infusions may be needed to reduce itching, redness and swelling.

Collagen injections have been used cosmetically since 1981 to treat facial skin imperfections associated with aging or to create enhanced, fuller lips. There are also medical uses that restore joint mobility, accompany facial reconstruction or treat severe burns. Collagen itself is a naturally occurring protein located beneath the epidermis that comprises 75% of our skin and is the basis for our skin's support structure. Over time, it generally breaks down, resulting in lines and wrinkles. Done in just a few hours, injections are one of the most popular wrinkle treatments out there.

About the Author:

Steven McCarthy has been studying how to treat skin problems with anti aging skin care products for ten years and written many papers on the topic so that quickly understanding skin rejuvenation information is not something that has to be difficult for you. Check out www.treatingskinproblems.com