Fine lines & wrinkles

Fine lines on the face appear on the forehead, around the eyes, nose and lips as the skin ages and produces less collagen. Fine line treatment at Leela Cosmedica is led by cosmetic physician Dr Lauren Lee, who assesses your skin and recommends the approach best suited to you.

Whether your concern is fine lines on face, forehead or around the eyes, the first step is a tailored consultation. Options for fine line reduction and facial wrinkle reduction are discussed during your consultation, with suitability, risks and benefits explained clearly.

Why do wrinkles form?

As the skin ages it makes less collagen and elastin, the fibres that keep it firm and springy. It becomes thinner and drier and no longer bounces back from creasing, so fine lines on the face settle in, most often on the forehead, around the eyes and around the mouth.

Sun exposure is the largest factor you can control, because ultraviolet light breaks down collagen and elastin over time. Smoking, genetics and the repeated movement of everyday expressions all add to it.

Dynamic lines and static lines

Dynamic lines appear only when you move, such as frown lines or the lines beside your eyes when you smile. Over years of repetition they can become static lines that stay at rest. The difference matters, because the two respond to different approaches.

Can I reduce the wrinkles on my face?

Whether fine line treatment suits you depends on your skin and your general health, so the first step is a consultation and a plan built for you. Options are non-invasive, take one or several sessions, and need little or no downtime.

Broadly, treatment works in two ways: by easing the muscles that drive dynamic lines so the skin creases less, and by supporting the skin so deeper, static lines soften. The aim is facial wrinkle reduction that still looks like you, not a complete erasing of every line, and Dr Lauren sets realistic expectations with you.

Can I prevent fine lines?

You cannot stop ageing, but you can slow how quickly fine lines show. Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen, sun-protective clothing and not smoking make the biggest difference. A regular moisturiser supports the skin, and of the active topical ingredients, retinoids have the strongest evidence behind them.