If the eyes are the mirror of the soul, then the forehead is the personification of wisdom. Some even believe that the more wrinkles on the forehead, the smarter a person is. Of course this is not true! Every person has two types of wrinkles on their forehead – dynamic (facial) and static. Dynamic wrinkles appear during facial movements, that is, when the muscles of the forehead contract during the manifestation of various emotions. But static ones are already, one might say, an imprint of the years lived!
Why do static wrinkles appear on the forehead?
There are several reasons for the development of static wrinkles in the forehead.
The most common of them are: Age-related changes (natural decrease in the amount of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid in the skin over the years); Passion for tanning (solarium, prolonged exposure to the sun); Aggressive environment (frost, wind, dust); Heredity, individual characteristics of the body; Lifestyle (smoking, lack of sleep, chronic fatigue); Unbalanced diet, adherence to strict diets, frequent hunger strikes; Lack of proper skin care.
Clinical manifestations
The clinical manifestations of uneven skin color largely depend on the cause of the condition. These may be areas of hyper-, hypo- or depigmentation, focal or widespread discoloration.
For example, melasma appears as brown spots of varying shades on the bridge of the nose, cheeks, forehead and upper lip.
PM2.5-10 particles from the ambient air make the skin dull and dry, and due to uneven deposition, give it an uneven tone.
With vitiligo, areas of complete absence of pigment of varying sizes form on the skin, without pain or itching.
Bilirubin hyperchromia (jaundice) is caused by the deposition of the bile pigment bilirubin in the skin and is characterized by a yellow coloration of the skin and mucous membranes.
How to remove wrinkles on the forehead?
There is no universal way to smooth out the skin in the forehead area.
At A Clinic, an individual approach is applied to each patient. For some, botulinum therapy is enough, for others, if the wrinkles are already deep or the body does not accept drugs based on botulinum toxin (this also happens!), a comprehensive treatment is selected. But there are no unsolvable problems! Botulinum therapy for smoothing dynamic (facial) wrinkles The most common way to correct dynamic (arising from excessive facial expressions) wrinkles is the subcutaneous injection of purified botulinum tonsin - Botox, Dysport and Xeomin. The drugs vary by manufacturer. Botox (Botox) - made in the USA, Disport (Disport) - made in France and Xeomin (Xeomin) - made in Germany. Under the influence of drugs based on botulinum neurotoxin, the motor activity of the forehead muscles weakens. Fine and deep wrinkles are smoothed out, and the surface of the skin becomes smooth.
The effect of the drugs lasts for an average of 6 months. In some cases, it is recommended to repeat the procedure for administering the drug chosen by the doctor. But there must be certain indications for this. After a few procedures, the bad habit of frowning will disappear and the problem will be solved without the influence of the drug. Facial expressions do not disappear after using drugs based on botulinum neurotoxin, but simply become calmer and more controlled.
It is worth noting that Xeomin is a sterile, protein-free form of botulinum toxin type A. The drug Xeomin is similar in action to Botox and Dysport. The advantages of Xeomin are its hypoallergenicity.
Xeomin is also injected into the area of facial muscles and temporarily stops their contraction without disrupting the blood supply to the muscles. The injection dosage is significantly reduced due to the purity of the substance. After the procedure, the face retains its naturalness and facial mobility.
Mesotherapy
To smooth out dynamic (facial) wrinkles, a popular procedure such as mesotherapy, which is based on saturating the mesoderm with special nutrients, is also suitable. The active components that are part of mesotherapy cocktails activate the process of collagen production, increase the elasticity of collagen and elastin fibers and contribute to the complete renewal of the epidermis, due to which the skin is smoothed. Mesotherapy helps fight the first wrinkles on the forehead, which arise due to excessive activity of the facial muscles. The effect of its implementation becomes noticeable after 2-3 procedures, and the course consists of 10 sessions. The result lasts for 6-12 months.
Botox + fillers + laser
If the wrinkles on the forehead are very pronounced, then Botox and other botulinum toxins will only soften them, but will not make them go away completely.
Therefore, deep static wrinkles must be treated with a combination of Botox and intradermal fillers. The latter include drugs such as, for example, Belotero, Restylane, Juvederm and Perlane. Fillers are injected under the wrinkles, filling folds and creases and smoothing out the skin. If the problem is serious enough, then laser techniques are added - Fraxel and DROT.
The German dermal filler Belotero (Belotero) from the well-known company Merz consists of cross-linked (stitched together into a mesh polymer) hyaluronic acid molecules, which increases its ability to retain more moisture and start skin renewal processes many times faster.
The Belotero line provides results that are immediately noticeable, leaving the face with a natural, rested and youthful appearance. The effect is noticeable even after 12-18 months. When injected, Belotero fillers completely and uniformly fill the injection area, providing a natural effect and a smooth transition between correction zones.
Before correction, no allergy tests are required, since fillers are not products of animal origin, have high biocompatibility and are completely biodegradable. Belotero fillers are so easily integrated into the tissue that, unlike other fillers, they do not feel like a foreign body when touching the correction area.
Restylane is the general name of a line of drugs for biorevitalization and contouring developed by Q-Med laboratories. This Swedish company is part of the Galderma holding, which occupies a leading position in the field of aesthetic and anti-aging cosmetology.
All Restylane fillers have a common feature - they use biosynthesized hyaluronic acid of the highest purity. This eliminates the presence of protein impurities and guarantees the absence of allergic or inflammatory reactions. These drugs do not disrupt the natural metabolic processes in the skin, but, on the contrary, optimize them.
To smooth out wrinkles and folds on the forehead, a basic ruler filler is usually used. The duration of the effect depends on the specific filler (primarily on its density) and ranges from 6-8 months to 1.5-2 years. Thanks to the innovative development of Q-Med specialists, biodegradation, that is, the resorption of the drug and its removal from the body does not cause an immediate decrease in the effect. Hyaluronic acid is structured in such a way that when it breaks down, its molecules are actively replaced by water molecules. This ensures the prolonged action of each filler.
Juvederm is also a whole line of dermal fillers from the American company Allergan. By the way, this company is also engaged in the production of Botox. A distinctive feature of Juvederm fillers is the high concentration of hyaluronic acid. Therefore, these drugs are used in cases where a powerful, most pronounced effect is required. Fillers are a transparent gel of varying densities, produced in disposable syringes for intradermal injections. The effect of fillers lasts up to 1.5 years.
If wrinkles are very pronounced, then Perlane is used. This is also, like Restylane, a product of the Swedish company Q-med. Due to its high density, it takes longer to absorb than other hyaluronic acid fillers. The effect of its administration occurs immediately after the procedure and lasts for a year or longer - up to two years.
When creating Perline filler, scientists used a special technique for stabilizing hyaluronic acid. As a result, the resorption of Perlane filler does not reduce, but increases the moisture content in the skin. This process is accompanied by the replacement of filler molecules with water molecules.
With the help of Perlane, you can not only smooth out deep wrinkles, skin creases, folds, but also improve the oval of the face, the contours and volume of the cheeks, cheekbones, and chin. At A Clinic, this filler is actively used not only for the face, but also for the neck. The only area where its use is not recommended is the area around the eyes. In these areas, the skin is very thin and delicate, so only light formulas can be used here, and the use of a viscous, dense gel is not advisable.
Laser techniques work on the principle of destroying old collagen to form new one. A thin laser beam does not affect a large area, but a micro-section of the skin, comparable in diameter to the diameter of a human hair. During exposure, old and damaged collagen and elastin are destroyed in the micro-area. As a response, the body begins to restore the damaged area - new skin appears, free from defects. Since the diameter of the microdamage is very small and there are many healthy cells around, recovery occurs very quickly and the procedure is safe. The top layer of skin - the epidermis - is not injured, and the result of rejuvenation will last for many years.
Diagnostics
In many cases, diagnosis is not difficult. The typical location of the spots, their appearance and characteristics leave no doubt about the diagnosis. Chloasma is also supported by the fact that at birth there were no spots or inflammations on the skin.
To confirm the diagnosis, two auxiliary methods are used: dermatoscopy and siascopy. Dermatoscopy is an examination using a special device under high magnification in good lighting. The procedure is completely safe and painless. First, gel or oil is applied to the stain so that light can penetrate through the stratum corneum. The turned on dermatoscope performs fluorescent illumination and multiple magnification, from 10 to 30 times, at which pictures are taken. Analysis of images provides answers to many questions.
Siascopy is a spectrophotometric instrumental study that allows you to find out the exact structure of pigment formation. The result is stored digitally for later comparison.
Clarifying the characteristics of a pigment spot is only part of the diagnosis. It is necessary to detect all changes that led to the formation of pigment. This is a complex task that requires careful examination.
It is recommended to perform the following steps and additional research:
- consultation with a gynecologist to assess hormonal status;
- Ultrasound of the pelvic organs and other organs according to indications;
- biochemical blood test with expanded liver complex;
- stool analysis for dysbacteriosis;
- coprogram (general stool analysis);
- Ultrasound of the abdominal organs;
- gastroscopy.
If diseases are detected during the examination, then consultation with specialized specialists and additional instrumental and laboratory diagnostic methods are necessary. But you need to start the examination with a visit to a dermatovenerologist.
Biorevitalization with hyaluronic acid
Some people have antibodies to botulinum toxin.
Therefore, Botox and other similar drugs cannot be administered to them. They simply won't produce results. In this case, wrinkles can be removed from the forehead using biorevitalization with hyaluronic acid. Biorevitalization with hyaluronic acid solves a huge number of problems - from eliminating skin dehydration to restoring clear contours of appearance. Hyaluronic injections do absolutely no harm to the body due to their organic composition, as well as the content of this substance in the body from birth. This product acts as a “sponge” in the cell - it attracts water molecules, moisturizing the skin and eliminating swelling. In addition to all this, hyaluronic acid acts as a conductor - it directs the substances necessary for the cell directly into it, and lets things that should be fenced off from pass by, blocking access. This remedy is also called the “secret of eternal youth.” And not in vain: hyaluronic injections trigger the process of cell regeneration, which directly affects the overall quality of the skin. The more hyaluronic acid, the better the skin!
Hyaluronic acid is found in many fillers, such as the already known Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Surgiderm, Teosyal, Bolcontur or Belotero. All of them perfectly fill folds and wrinkles, smoothing the skin, and moisturize it perfectly and for a long time.
Salon methods for dealing with uneven skin
Having figured out what causes the tuberosity, you should understand the professional services that are designed to correct this deficiency. Among them:
- stimulates the skin to produce its own collagen, a peeling procedure, but not a simple one, but a laser one, or, more simply put, facial resurfacing,
- Ultrasonic cleaning is the restoration of damaged integument using ultrasound (hardware),
- mesotherapy (the active ingredient here is hyaluronic acid),
- chemical peeling (akin to serious surgery, maybe only once in a lifetime).
the deepest cleansing is ensured by the de-encrustation method (using galvanic current),
Contraindications and recovery
However, some procedures require some preparation and recovery. They cannot be carried out:
- pregnant women;
- in the presence of manifestations of dermatological diseases in the treatment area;
- for oncological pathologies, etc.
After completing most of the manipulations, it is not recommended to be in direct sunlight, visit baths and saunas, etc.
Regain your even and fresh complexion. Make an appointment at the Freesia beauty salon and eliminate uneven skin tone. We are waiting for you in the Krasnoselsky district on Leninsky Prospekt 82/1 (metro station "Leninsky Prospekt") and in the Moskovsky district on Moskovsky Prospekt 139/2 (metro station "Elektrosila").
