Numerous cosmetic and medical treatments for wrinkles are available. These tend to be more effective than home remedies and beauty products, but they also have more possible side effects.
Common procedures include:
Facial rejuvenation
During facial rejuvenation, a trained healthcare professional will inject a substance called botulinum toxin, or Botox, into the skin. People tend to use it to treat dynamic wrinkles, such as crow’s feet.
It works by stopping the muscles underneath the wrinkles from moving. Improvements tend to last for 3–4 months.
The possible side effects include long-term muscle paralysis, Bell’s palsy, and permanent eye damage.
Fillers
Doctors may refer to fillers as soft tissue fillers or dermal fillers. People use them to restore fullness to hollow areas, such as those that sometimes develop under the eyes.
During the procedure, a trained healthcare professional will inject collagen or hyaluronic acid into the skin underneath the eye. The results are usually immediate.
The possible side effects include bruising, bleeding, and infection, and some people may have an allergic reaction to the filler. In rare cases, fillers may lead to vascular occlusion, which can cause tissue death.
