Even though wrinkles are a normal part of aging, you don’t have to be happy about them. Wrinkles can affect how you feel and make you feel older than you are. There are ways that you can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and start feeling like your best self again! Dr. Timothy Abrahamson at Greater Des Moines Dermatology in Urbandale, and Des Moines, IA, can explain how you can reduce your wrinkles and smooth out your skin.

Getting Rid of Wrinkles

 It’s important to first take steps before wrinkles set in to prevent them from happening. You should be wearing sunscreen daily, even when it doesn’t seem very sunny outside. Avoid tanning booths and drink plenty of water each day. It’s also important that you have a regular skincare routine and that you’re getting plenty of exercise and maintaining a healthy diet.

If wrinkles do set in, it’s important that you remember that you have options. Wrinkles can easily be treated by your dermatologist in Urbandale, IA, with a few different treatment options. One of the most common ways to get rid of wrinkles is with the use of Botox. Botox freezes muscles that create wrinkles with repetitive movements and helps relax the face and smooth out the skin.

Dermal fillers can add volume back to your face, which can help with wrinkles and sagging skin. This creates a plumper and more youthful glow again. Your dermatologist may also recommend undergoing a chemical peel or using laser resurfacing to revitalize your skin and get rid of wrinkles.

Non ablative lasers like the 1540 nm laser can improve wrinkles with almost no downtime.

Ablative lasers like the 2940nm laser can also improve wrinkles but with some downtime.

Medium chemical peels are also another good option. 

Contact Our Dermatologist Today

 Find out how you can get smooth skin. Contact Dr. Timothy Abrahamson at Greater Des Moines Dermatology in Urbandale, and Des Moines, IA, to learn more about dealing with wrinkles. Call for more information and to schedule an appointment today at (515) 243-8676.