The wrinkles are marks of experience, reflecting the passage of time. While some are subtle and easily concealed, others are far more pronounced...! This is true of the frown line. Located between the eyebrows, it gives a stern expression that does not always mirror someone's character.
What is the frown line ?
The frown line, also referred to as an expression wrinkle, results from several phenomena. They appear due to repeated muscular contractions of the brow muscles, and these mechanical repetitions mark the skin over time. Additionally, as time goes by, the skin loses elasticity, making it difficult for the dermis to regain its original shape. The wrinkle tends to become embedded in the skin and remains on the surface. To slow this process and reduce the expression wrinkle effect, it is thus necessary to limit muscle contractions as well as to repair the skin's properties.
It is important to note that cosmetic products will struggle to mitigate the effects of muscular contractions… In daily life, they will be useful for restoring the properties of skin that diminishes with age. Injections of a relaxing product will be significantly more effective in limiting muscular contractions. However, they fall outside the scope of cosmetic action.
What is radiofrequency ?
Radiofrequency is a highly effective technique for reducing the sagging of facial, neck, and décolletage skin, as well as certain body areas (thighs, abdomen, arms). Indeed, this method firms the skin by stimulating collagen growth and production in the dermis over the long term, while also tightening these collagen fibres.
Short wave emissions under the skin will generate heat in the subcutaneous tissues. This heat will stimulate the fibroblasts responsible for collagen production, helping to smooth the wrinkle. The work focuses on the tissues and loss of elasticity. It is somewhat like an injection without the needle. The pores become less dilated, and the skin appears more toned.
To achieve this, circular movements are performed with a handpiece after applying a layer of glycerin to the area of skin being treated. The skin's tissues are then heated to encourage collagen production. Painless, the radiofrequency session does not lead to any particular side effects. On the contrary, the sensation of warmth makes the treatment very pleasant.
While results are often visible from the very first session, they improve gradually. An ongoing maintenance treatment is advised to sustain the achieved results. Of course, this technique is not suitable for everyone, particularly if women are pregnant or breastfeeding, if patients have a pacemaker, or if the areas to be treated are damaged.
If expression wrinkles are causing you concern, nothing beats a consultation with a professional to assess your skin's tone. Radiofrequency will be a little fountain of youth at your fingertips !
