Facial wrinkles. Prevention and nonsurgical correction.
There is no way to age without getting wrinkles. However, patients can be taught how to retard the onset of wrinkles by avoiding unprotected sun exposure, unnecessary facial movements, and certain sleeping positions. Relatively simple non-surgical techniques are available for correction of wrinkles. Small wrinkles can be treated with exfoliation, topical tretinoin (Retin-A), or topical alpha hydroxy acids. Large wrinkles can be improved with implantation of bovine collagen, silicone, or fat extracted from the abdomen or thigh of the patient. Each method is effective when used for the correct indications.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003094:Collagen / Q000096:biosynthesis / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006880:Hydroxy Acids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply / Q000187:drug effects; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000528:radiation effects; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014212:Tretinoin / Q000627:therapeutic use
D006880:Hydroxy Acids; D013473:Sunscreening Agents; D014212:Tretinoin; D003094:Collagen