Fine lines and wrinkles, or expression lines, appear when we express our emotions, for example, when we smile, laugh or frown. When we are young, these lines disappear when our faces are relaxed. With aging, due to changes in the underlying structure of our skin, dynamic wrinkles become static and do not go away when our faces are at rest.¹

Many worry that aesthetic treatments will lead to a “frozen look.” You might have seen people who you thought had stiff facial features, and the truth is that this is usually the result of overtreatment.² Avoiding overtreatment by speaking directly with a healthcare practitioner about your desired outcome is easy.

A clinical study evaluating the effectiveness of a treatment for frown lines showed significant changes after the treatment in the patient’s psychological well-being.³ The study showed that aesthetic treatments for expression lines can have a much more profound effect than just changing our physical appearance.³ Aesthetic treatments can make us feel happier. We become more confident and have higher self-esteem when expression lines are reduced.¹