Wrinkles can be separated into two categories: dynamic and static. While both take the form of fine lines and creases in the skin, they have different properties, causes, and solutions. The following guide outlines some important factors to know about these varieties so you can have a better understanding of wrinkle reduction solutions and your skin care needs.

What's Are the Causes & Solutions for Dynamic & Static Wrinkles?

Dynamic

Dynamic wrinkles come from expressing emotions or making specific facial movements. When a person laughs or smiles, frowns, cries, squints, or deeply concentrates, their face naturally moves. This can result in frown or smile lines, forehead creases, and crow's feet. In some cases, dynamic wrinkles will disappear as soon as the face relaxes back into its resting position. However, over time, repeated expressions can lead to deeper and lasting lines.

Since muscular action is responsible for some skin creases, Botox® is one of the most popular wrinkle reduction options, especially for lines that are dynamic in nature. These injections block nerve signals between the muscle and the brain, which relaxes and smooths out dynamic wrinkles.

Static

Static wrinkles are longer lasting. They remain visible on the face even after the face has settled back into its usual position following an expression or specific movement. They tend to start out small and grow deeper and more pronounced with time. Static lines are caused by the loss of collagen and elastin—two proteins that help skin maintain its shape. Unfortunately, their production decreases with age. This loss can also increase the risk that dynamic wrinkles will evolve into static ones.

Common places to find static wrinkles include the areas extending from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth, from the mouth to jawline, and underneath the inside corners of the eyes.

Static wrinkle reduction techniques target deeper lines and creases. Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that add volume to the skin. They can be injected directly into static wrinkles to fill them in and create a smoother, more uniform, and youthful appearance.

Whether you have dynamic or static wrinkles, Liquid Lyft has the solutions to keep your skin looking beautiful. This medical spa serves clients throughout the Centennial and Denver, CO, areas. They offer a variety of wrinkle reduction and skin care treatments, including Botox®, Kybella®, Sculptra®, Restylane®, and Juvéderm®. Their staff will provide the esthetic care you need in a private, professional, relaxing medispa environment. Call (303) 704-4567 to make an appointment, or visit the website to explore their services.