What causes wrinkles ?
Wrinkles are a natural part of ageing. Wrinkles form in part because the supportive components of the skin (such as elastin, collagen and hyaluronic acid) degrade as we get older. Although much research has been directed at understanding why this happens, based on genetics, sun exposure, general health, and lifestyle choices (such a smoking and drinking). You can profoundly affect how rapidly you age by avoiding the sun and living a healthy lifestyle. For example, sunlight damages the natural layers of the skin and destroys collagen. For proof of this, examine parts of your skin with minimal sun exposure, such as the inner arms, inner thighs, or buttocks. Notice how soft and smooth the skin is compared to your forearms or face.

Is there an effective wrinkle treatment ?
The best wrinkle treatment is prevention. By avoiding the sun (including tanning booths) and living a healthy lifestyle, your skin will look younger. However, there are many techniques in use today to treat wrinkles.

Microdermabrasion : What is it ?
Microdermabrasion is a fairly new and popular procedure and is classified as very superficial dermabrasion. This method employs aluminum oxide crystals which are propelled at the skin and then immediately vacuumed up. Although not scientifically proven to improve wrinkles, many patients report that their skin feels smoother after multiple treatments (7-10, spaced about one week apart).

What are the risks?
Because microdermabrasion penetrates only the most superficial layers of the skin it is painless and requires no downtime. The cost is moderate and requires a series of treatments. Microdermabrasion is not for everyone and the risks and benefits need to be discussed with your physician.

Chemical Peels: What are they ?
Your physician can administer a peel using a variety of different chemicals to remove age spots, discoloration, wrinkles and fine lines. Chemical peels may smooth and firm the skin and may lighten age spots gradually.

Chemical Peels: What are they ?
Your physician can administer a peel using a variety of different chemicals to remove age spots, discoloration, wrinkles and fine lines. Chemical peels may smooth and firm the skin and may lighten age spots gradually. The superficial peels, such as a glycolic acid peel can be done during your lunch hour, and there is no recovery time. Deeper peels are more effective but require longer recovery.

What are the risks?
Different kinds of peels carry different risks. Superficial peels are usually quite safe. However, you may need a series of superficial peels (done approximately once a month) before you'll notice improvement. Costs can add up if you choose a series of peels.
The risks and benefits vary depending on the kind of peel need to be discussed in detail with your physician.

Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (IPL):

What is it?
IPL is one of the newer forms of facial rejuvenation. Unlike lasers, which use intense, focused light, IPL is intense broadband
light. Although IPL delivers energy to both the superficial and deep layers of the skin, the epidermis is spared from damage. Thus, there is virtually no recovery time. In the studies that have been performed so far, IPL can smooth the skin and fade age spots, freckles, melasma, and even broken blood vessels. Improvements usually last for about a year with good sun protection.

What are the risks?
IPL is safer than laser therapy because IPL does not damage the epidermis. There may be some pain during the procedure but no recovery time. However, you may need multiple treatments (average is 4-6, at three weeks intervals) to get the full benefit.

Isogei: Unique isometric gymnastic for all muscle groups. This treatment may be used as non-surgical face, breast and bottom lifting. Resistance exercises improve tone and instantaneously increase muscle strength. It is especially applicable after immobilization of extremities and in prevention of muscle atrophy.