Treatment of Skin Furrows and Creases

Several factors influence the development of skin creases. Mimetic furrows are the result of long term contractions of underlying mimetic muscles in the face and neck. They are relieved and erased by injection of minute doses of Botulinum Toxin Solutions. The effect lasts between 4 and 6 months. It may be repeated without harm. Frown and forehead lines, crow`s feet and lip creases are ideal indications. Even migraine attacks may be prevented by injection of trigger points.
Folds that are the result of ageing, excessive sun bathing, smoking etc. are treated by  injection of filler substances like hyaluronic acid (Restylane Products). It is an office procedure under local anaesthesia without bruising or much swelling. The effect lasts up to one year and may be repeated.
Fine skin creases can be erased permanently with peeling, abrasion or laser application. These are minor outpatient procedures under local anaesthesia. Healing takes 1-2 weeks. Afterwards a sun screen ointment is necessary for some time.
Another permanent solution is the micro-fat-injection into deep furrows of the face, filling cheeks, eyelid and lips. The fat is taken from the abdomen or other areas of the body, filtered, prepared and reinjected with fine canulas. Fatty tissue is very delicate and vulnerable. In a case of partial absorption a 2nd injection may be required after some months in order to achieve the optimal result. This autogenous material does not cause allergic reactions. Once it has healed in it stays for ever.