The Best Way to Make Wrinkles Disappear

Wrinkles are the manifestation of natural changes in your skin as you age. The composition of your skin becomes altered with age, so it loses elasticity and forms lines in the areas of the face you use to express yourself. Certain prevention methods can help slow the process of aging, but once you've already seen the wrinkles on your face, treatment methods can be put into action to keep your skin looking smoother and younger. Your dermatologist can help explain some of your options. 

Step 1 
Apply a daily moisturizer to help improve the appearance of your skin, suggests the American Academy of Dermatology. Moisture helps your skin stay youthful be helping it to retain its natural moisture. Dry skin can look dull and wrinkly. Look for moisturizers containing ingredients, including vitamin E, shea butter and petroleum derivatives to help your skin look brighter and healthier. 
Step 2

Purchase anti-aging creams that contain retinoids, suggests MayoClinic.com. Retinoids are derived from vitamin A and can help to reduce fine line, age spots and wrinkles to reveal more youthful-looking skin. Retinoids can make your skin more susceptible to sunburns, so always apply a sunscreen along with your wrinkle cream to protect your skin. Apply in small amounts at first, as they can be irritating to sensitive skin.

Step 3 
Exfoliate your skin on a weekly basis to help speed cell turnover and slough away dead skin cells. Exfoliation can also be accomplished via chemical peels, dermabrasion or microdermabrasion in your dermatologist's office. All three procedures remove the top layer of dead skin cells to reveal smooth skin underneath and to help stimulate your body's natural skin cycle. The more often your body creates new skin cells, the younger your skin will look. 

Step 4 
Ask your dermatologist about fillers and injectables to help smooth out your wrinkles. Some collagen-based fillers can be injected directly into the wrinkle to help plump the surrounding skin, with the results lasting from three to six months. Botox is another popular choice, which basically freezes the muscles around the expressive areas of your face to achieve a smoother-looking appearance, notes the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 

Step 5 
Talk to your dermatologist about laser resurfacing, which can help get rid of stubborn wrinkles. MedlinePlus notes that this particular treatment works best for new wrinkles, and uses a series of lasers to basically remove the damaged skin to allow new, more youthful-looking skin to grow in your place. Only your dermatologist can tell you if you and your wrinkles are good candidates for the procedure.