What should you know about sun damage and wrinkles?

Ultraviolet exposure can injure skin cells and alter collagen and elastin, the structures that help skin stay firm and resilient. Repeated exposure may make lines more visible, especially around the eyes, forehead, cheeks, and mouth. Facial movement and natural ageing also contribute, so wrinkles have more than one cause. Sun-Damaged Skin can include uneven tone, roughness, and laxity as well as lines.

Wrinkles are usually a cosmetic concern, but a rough, scaly, bleeding, or non-healing spot is different from an ordinary line and needs medical assessment. Crow's Feet describes lines concentrated at the outer corners of the eyes.

Limit direct sun with shade, sunglasses, protective clothing, and broad-spectrum sunscreen applied to exposed skin. Reapply as directed, particularly after swimming or sweating. Gentle cleansing and regular moisturising can reduce the look of dryness, while a dermatologist can discuss options matched to skin type and the depth of the lines.

Botox can reduce movement-related lines by relaxing selected muscles. Dermal Fillers can restore fullness in areas where volume loss contributes to folds. These procedures have different uses and risks, so treatment should follow an in-person assessment.

Arrange a medical review if a mark is changing, crusting, repeatedly bleeding, painful, or failing to heal. Seek urgent advice for significant swelling, blistering, or eye symptoms after a cosmetic procedure. A clinician can separate ordinary wrinkles from a separate skin condition before treatment is chosen.

Ask which changes reflect photoageing, whether your skin barrier is ready for treatment, and what result each option can realistically address. Ask about sun protection after treatment, expected recovery, and signs that should prompt a review.