When considering anti-aging treatments, most patients immediately think of their faces. However, other areas are just as susceptible to premature aging that can add years to your appearance, and the decollete is one of the top offenders.
The skin on your chest is susceptible to repeated sun exposure, and over the years, this can result in necklines and deep cleavage wrinkles. At Laser Aesthetic Center, we offer several safe and effective treatment options to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the decollete.
What Causes Chest Wrinkles?
Wrinkles on any area of the body are a natural part of the aging process, and they can happen to anyone. However, the skin on the neck, shoulders, and upper chest has three characteristics that make it particularly susceptible to visual signs of aging. The decollete is made of thin, delicate skin. Additionally, the skin on the decollete is more prone to sun exposure, and damage has less elastin and has fewer reparative oil glands. These factors create the perfect storm for dry, sagging, sun-damaged skin on the neck and chest, and wrinkles can form quickly and easily.
Why The Decollete Shouldn’t Be Ignored
The decollete is often a part of the body that is overlooked until it’s too late. Other parts of the body are more likely to be nourished, such as the legs and arms. Little things like not applying sunscreen daily to the decolletage can accelerate the area’s aging and cause your skin to age prematurely.
Lifestyle Changes To Stop Wrinkle Progression
The best way to avoid wrinkles is to prevent them from forming in the first place. Simple lifestyle changes can be very effective in stopping the progression of wrinkles on the decollete, and we recommend the following to our patients concerned about decollete wrinkles:
Avoid Side Sleeping
Chest wrinkles can be made worse by sleeping on the side. Side sleepers tend to press their faces and chest into the bed and pillows, and a lifetime of sleeping on the side can cause creases in the neck and chest to form and deepen. Your back is the best position to sleep in for avoiding wrinkles all over.
Keep Your Chin Up
Constantly looking down at a phone or computer screen can lead to horizontal bands on the neck and chest to form. Keeping your chin in an elevated position will help to avoid these wrinkles caused by repetitive movements.
Retinoids For Wrinkles
Skin cells regenerate every 27 days, and incorporating a topical skin product with retinoid will help speed up this process. Retinoids help to combat free radicals, which promote healthy collagen production and increase skin elasticity. Using a retinoid consistently, you should begin to see newer, smoother skin with fewer wrinkles in just a few short months.
Injectables To Smoothing Deep Lines
Dermal fillers for deep chest wrinkles work by replenishing lost volume in the skin. By injecting hyaluronic acid fillers into the decollete, wrinkles and fine lines are visibly reduced.
Finding The Best Treatment For Your Skin
At Laser Aesthetic Center, we offer our clients a comprehensive list of treatment options to combat visible signs of aging anywhere on the face and body. To learn more about the best method for combating chest wrinkles, contact us today to schedule a consultation. We will help create a personalized treatment plan that will address all of your anti-aging needs and concerns.