• Fine lines and wrinkles are indicatve of old age and damaged skin.feel image by DXfoto.com from Fotolia.com
  
  A face full of fine lines and wrinkles is not only indicative of an aging person, but it also inhibits high self esteem. Many over-the-counter products promise to deliver professional grade results; however, this is rarely the case. Retailer-based wrinkle-reducing devices simply do not have the capabilities to penetrate beyond the dermal levels of skin and effectively reduce wrinkles like that of dermatologist grade products and devices. If your wrinkles are beyond traditional drug store remediation, it may be time to consider professional grade devices for minimizing wrinkles.
  
  

Chemical Peels

• Chemical peels are a celebrity favorite wrinkle minimizing device due to the dramatic effects that the peels have on wrinkles. Chemical peels are comprised of medical or dermatological grade acids varying from lactic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, tricholoracetic acid (tca), or a combination of acids. Once applied to skin, the acid in the chemical peels provide enough damage to the skin so that it will eventually peel away. The peeling action usually occurs 3 to 4 days after the initial application and can continue for up to 2 weeks. The end result is more even skin tone, smoother texture and wrinkle reduction. Results are based upon the depth of the peel itself. Light or lunchtime chemical peels are under 18% in concentration, as these peels only reach the superficial layers of the skin. Medium depth peels are 20% and up in concentration, as these penetrate the dermal layers of skin. Deeper peels like phenol peels are usually done under sedation as these peels are extremely intense. Dramatic wrinkle reduction, little downtime and economical prices make chemical peels popular wrinkle minimizing devices. Chemical peels are as little as $150 for light peels and up to $900 for medium depth peels, according to docshop.com.
  
  

Fraxel Laser

• According to docshop.com, the fraxel laser utilizes laser technology to focus the laser on specific areas of wrinkles and imperfections versus one entire area. Unlike topical treatments, the fraxel laser works by penetrating the epidermis, or the interior layers of the skin, to smooth wrinkles and discoloration through cell rejuvenation and collagen production. The treatment causes slight discomfort, as most patients report a rubber band snapping sensation on the face. The skin is left red and slightly swollen after the treatment, but subsides up to 2 weeks post treatment.
  
  

Ultrasound

• Ultrasound technology is a technological advancement that is traditionally used to identify pregnancy and other internal disorders. However, the technology now broadens to the field of cosmetology with ultrasonic skin rejuvenation. Ultrasonic skin rejuvenation utilizes ultrasound waves to increase collagen production. Collagen production is responsible for the plumping of skin. Once depleted areas of collagen occur, fine lines and wrinkles settle in. Ultrasonic skin rejuvenation works to intensify collagen production to plump up areas where wrinkles have settled. The process is noninvasive without any downtime, resulting in significantly tighter, smoother skin. Almost anyone is a candidate for ultrasound rejuvenation; however, those with collagen vascular disorders are not ideal candidates. Nonetheless, the lack of downtime in conjunction with little to no risk or damage to the skin makes the ultrasound a top contender among wrinkle reversion devices.