Facial wrinkles are a major concern in aesthetic medicine and plastic surgery. In Lyon, many patients seek treatments to achieve smoother skin and a rejuvenated appearance. Various solutions are available depending on the type of wrinkle and individual needs: Botox injections, hyaluronic acid, collagen-stimulating treatments, lipofilling, laser therapy, radiofrequency, or facelift surgery.
Dr. Eburdery, a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery, presents the different methods to effectively reduce wrinkles and restore a youthful, refreshed look.
Understanding the Causes of Facial Wrinkles
Wrinkles result from several factors:
- Skin aging: Over time, the skin loses elasticity, firmness, and hydration due to decreased collagen and elastin production.
- Repetitive muscle movements: Facial expressions such as frowning or smiling lead to dynamic wrinkles like forehead lines and crow’s feet.
- Sun exposure: UV rays accelerate skin aging and cause premature wrinkles.
- Stress and fatigue: A stressful lifestyle can contribute to accelerated skin aging.
- Genetics: Some skin types are more prone to early aging.
Common Facial Wrinkle Areas and Recommended Treatments
Forehead Wrinkles & Frown Lines
Forehead wrinkles and frown lines (between the eyebrows) are often the first to appear, giving a worried or stern look.
Recommended treatments:
- Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections: A temporary solution that relaxes the muscles responsible for these wrinkles, smoothing the skin for 4 to 6 months.
- Radiofrequency: Stimulates collagen production to firm the skin.
- Hyaluronic acid: Enhances skin hydration, reducing the appearance of wrinkles during facial movements.
Eye Contour Wrinkles: Crow’s Feet & Hollow Under-Eyes
The delicate skin around the eyes becomes thinner with age, revealing wrinkles and hollow under-eye areas.
Recommended treatments:
- Botox injections: To soften crow’s feet.
- Under-eye lipofilling: Uses autologous fat injections to fill the tear trough and improve the quality and color of the lower eyelids.
- Hyaluronic acid: Provides an immediate filling effect without surgery.
Lower Face Wrinkles: Nasolabial Folds, Marionette Lines & Perioral Wrinkles
Aging leads to volume loss in the mid-face and sagging in the lower face, deepening nasolabial folds and marionette lines.
Recommended treatments:
- Hyaluronic acid injections: Restore volume and smooth out folds.
- Facial lipofilling: Uses fat injections for a natural and long-lasting effect.
- Botulinum toxin: Relaxes muscles pulling the corners of the mouth downward, preventing a sad expression.
Jawline Sagging & Jowls
With age, the jawline loses definition, and jowls become more pronounced.
Recommended treatments:
- Facelift: The most effective solution for redefining the jawline.
- Collagen stimulators (Sculptra): Improve tissue elasticity to restore facial contours.
- Hyaluronic acid: Strategic injections help reshape the jawline and rejuvenate facial features.
Combined Techniques for Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation
Since aging is multifactorial, a single technique is often insufficient for optimal results. A combined approach provides more harmonious rejuvenation by addressing each aging factor with a specific treatment.
- Botox + Hyaluronic Acid: Relaxes muscles and restores lost volume.
- Facelift + Lipofilling: Corrects skin sagging while restoring facial volume.
- Collagen-stimulating treatments + Injections: Enhances skin texture and treats wrinkles deeply.
- Facelift & Injections: Aesthetic medicine and surgery are complementary. Non-surgical treatments can delay or prepare for surgery, while post-facelift injections help maintain and enhance results over time.
Choosing the Right Technique Based on Age & Needs
- Before 30: Prevention. Identify early facial weaknesses and address them, such as “baby Botox” for early frown lines or hydration for fragile skin.
- Between 30 and 50: Non-surgical treatments. Address aging signs with simple in-office procedures, such as Botox for relaxing facial muscles, hyaluronic acid for restoring cheek or lip volume, and collagen-stimulating treatments (Sculptra) for skin quality improvement.
- After 50: Combined treatments. Depending on individual needs, a combination of injections and surgical procedures, such as a facelift, may provide more comprehensive rejuvenation.
Consult a Facial Aesthetic Specialist in Lyon
Every patient is unique and requires a personalized treatment plan based on their facial features and skin type. Dr. Eburdery offers expert guidance in choosing the best solution to reduce wrinkles and restore a youthful, balanced appearance.
Contact us and book a consultation with Dr. Eburdery to discover the most suitable solutions for your face.
