Lines and Wrinkles
What are lines and wrinkles?
Lines and wrinkles are one of the most common visible signs of skin ageing. They develop gradually as the skin loses collagen, elastin, and hydration over time, causing it to become thinner, less resilient, and slower to repair itself.
Facial movement also plays a major role. Repeated expressions such as smiling, frowning, squinting, and raising the eyebrows create creases in the skin which, over time, can become permanently visible even when the face is at rest.
Environmental factors such as sun exposure, pollution, lifestyle, and stress can accelerate this process, often making lines appear earlier or more prominently.
Symptoms
Lines and wrinkles can present in different ways depending on age, skin quality, and facial movement patterns.
Common signs include:
Fine lines around the eyes, often known as crow’s feet
Creasing in the cheeks or lower face
Skin appearing thinner, less firm, or less smooth
Frown lines between the brows
Lines around the mouth and lips
Forehead lines
Loss of skin bounce and hydration
Some lines are only visible during movement, while others remain visible at rest as the skin structure weakens over time.
Causes
Several internal and external factors contribute to wrinkle formation:
- Natural ageing and collagen loss
- Repeated facial muscle movement
- Sun exposure and UV damage
- Dehydration
- Smoking
- Stress and poor sleep
- Reduced skin cell turnover
- Genetic predisposition
As collagen production slows, the skin becomes less able to resist folding and creasing, which leads to deeper, more established lines.
Who can it affect?
Lines and wrinkles affect everyone eventually, but they can develop at different ages and in different patterns.
They may appear earlier in people who:
- Are more expressive in the face
- Spend significant time in the sun
- Have naturally thinner skin
- Smoke or experience chronic stress
- Have a family history of early skin ageing
Many people first notice early fine lines in their late twenties or thirties, particularly around the eyes and forehead.
Treatment Options
At Corium Clinic, treatment is tailored according to whether lines are caused primarily by muscle movement, volume loss, dehydration, or reduced skin quality. Often, the most natural results come from combining treatments.
Botulinum Toxin
Botulinum toxin works by temporarily relaxing targeted facial muscles that cause dynamic lines.
This softens movement while preventing lines from becoming deeper over time.
Skinpen Microneedling
Microneedling creates controlled micro-injury within the skin to trigger regeneration and collagen formation. It can improve:
- Fine lines and wrinkling
- Dry rough texture
- Pigmentation support
- Overall skin smoothness
A treatment course is often recommended for best results.
Julaine
Julaine contains poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) microsphere’s, which sit in the deep dermis and subcutenous layer and activate fibroblasts for supporting collagen.
It improves skin quality and hydration and is particularly helpful for:
- Fine lines and wrinkling
- Thin skin
- Early crepey texture
- Dry ageing skin
SkinVive by Juvederm
SkinVive by Juvéderm improves hydration within the skin and helps smooth fine surface lines.
It is ideal for:
- Dehydrated skin
- Fine superficial wrinkling
- Dullness
- Skin that has lost softness
This treatment focuses on improving skin quality rather than adding volume.
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Every face is unique. During your consultation, we’ll assess your concerns, discuss your goals, and design a bespoke treatment plan tailored to you.