The concern
What are wrinkles and expression lines?
Expression lines form where facial muscles move the skin many times, such as around the eyes and between the eyebrows. At first, a line can show only during movement. With time, it can remain visible when the face is at rest. Lines that are present at rest can also reflect sun damage, skin ageing or a loss of support below the skin.
Common causes
Why these lines become more visible
Repeated facial movement
Smiling, frowning and squinting repeatedly fold the skin in the same places. These folds can become more visible with time.
Natural skin ageing
Skin gradually becomes thinner and makes less collagen and elastin. It can then recover less easily after movement.
Sun exposure
Ultraviolet light damages collagen and other skin structures. This can make lines develop sooner and become more visible.
Smoking and individual features
Smoking can speed up visible skin ageing. Genetics, skin type and facial anatomy also affect where lines appear and how they change.
Botulinum therapy
Botulinum toxin temporarily reduces selected muscle activity. A doctor may use it for movement-related forehead lines, frown lines or crow's feet. The injection pattern must match the person's facial movement and anatomy.
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Hyaluronic dermal fillers
A hyaluronic acid filler can add support below selected static folds or areas that have lost volume. It does not treat the muscle movement that forms an expression line, and it is not suitable for every facial area.
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Morpheus8 RF microneedling
This treatment combines fine needles with radiofrequency energy. A doctor may consider it when fine static lines occur with changes in texture or firmness. It enters the skin, so careful medical selection and risk review are necessary.
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Volnewmer radiofrequency
This surface treatment uses radiofrequency energy to warm deeper skin layers. It may support a gradual change in firmness when fine lines occur with mild skin laxity, but it does not relax expression muscles.
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See how the test worksA measured starting point
Start with a 3D skin test
For visible facial skin concerns, the Janus PRO scan gives your doctor objective images and measurements before a treatment plan is made.
It photographs the face with standard, cross-polarised, parallel-polarised and UV light. The system maps visible features such as pores, pigmentation, redness, texture and sebum. Your doctor reviews this information with your medical history and examination to make a more precise facial-skin recommendation. The scan supports the decision; it does not diagnose a condition or select a treatment automatically.