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Lines & Wrinkles

Wrinkles & Fine Lines in Burnaby

Smooth the lines, keep the expression.

Wrinkles form when repeated muscle movement, sun damage, collagen loss and lost volume add up. At Skin Art MD in Burnaby, BC, expression lines are usually softened with wrinkle-relaxer (neuromodulator) injections, while deeper resting lines may need filler, laser or RF microneedling. A physician matches the approach to your lines; results are temporary.

3–5 Days
Typical onset of neuromodulator injections; full effect at about 2 weeks
3-4 Mo
Typical neuromodulator effect; varies by person
Same Day
Most people resume normal activities
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Which Lines Bother You?

Not all wrinkles are the same. Identify your specific type to find the right solution:

Whether your lines are 'dynamic' (movement-based) or 'static' (deep-set), we have a protocol for them.

The Science

Why Do Wrinkles Form?

Think of your skin like a sheet of paper: what happens to it over time depends on how often it is folded, how elastic it is, and what supports it.

1

Repetitive Movement

Fold a paper once and it's fine. Fold it 1,000 times in the same spot and a crease stays. Repeated expressions do the same to skin, creating 'dynamic wrinkles'.

2

Elastin Breakdown

Sun damage and ageing break down elastin. The skin loses its 'snap back' quality, and temporary folds turn into lines that stay at rest.

3

Volume Loss

As we lose fat pads underneath, the skin loses support and collapses inward, creating deep folds (like nasolabial folds).

4

Sleeping Position

Consistently sleeping on one side can press 'sleep lines' into the face that don't disappear in the morning.

Our Solutions

How Are Wrinkles Treated at Skin Art MD?

We don't just 'freeze' muscles. We assess whether you need muscle relaxation, volume support or skin resurfacing, often in combination.

Skin Art MD approach: small, carefully placed doses to soften lines while preserving natural facial expression.

1Neuromodulator (Wrinkle Relaxer) Injections

Neuromodulator Injections

Relax the Muscle, Smooth the Skin

For expression lines

Temporarily relaxes the specific facial muscles that cause folding, allowing the skin above to smooth out.

For:Dynamic lines (forehead, frown, eyes).
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2Resurfacing & Filling (For Lines at Rest)

PicoSure

A picosecond laser that can stimulate collagen and elastin without breaking the skin surface. Used for fine lines and texture.

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Hyaluronic Acid Filler

For deeper lines that remain even when you aren't smiling, filler supports the skin from beneath. It is temporary.

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Sylfirm X

RF microneedling that may improve skin tightness and texture, including crêpey skin under the eyes and on the neck.

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Why Us

How We Approach Wrinkle Treatment

MD
Physician-led
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Metrotown
Burnaby clinic
1

The 'No-Freeze' Technique

A physician aims for natural outcomes. You should still look like you, just more rested, without a startled or frozen look.

2

Facial Anatomy Knowledge

Injecting safely requires detailed knowledge of facial muscles and nerves, to lower the risk of complications such as droopy eyelids.

3

Precision Injection Mapping

We tailor injection points to your own muscle patterns (e.g., masseter strength, brow balance) for natural expression and balanced symmetry.

4

Clear Expectations

We explain realistic outcomes, how long they last and the risks, such as bruising or eyelid droop, before you decide.

Wrinkle FAQ

Common Questions

Expression lines (forehead, frown, crow's feet) are usually treated with neuromodulator injections that relax the muscle. Lines that stay when your face is at rest may need filler, laser or RF microneedling, sometimes combined. An in-person assessment decides the mix.
Dynamic lines appear only when you move your face, such as smiling or frowning. Static lines are visible when your face is fully relaxed. Neuromodulators mainly treat dynamic lines; filler and skin treatments are used for static ones.
There is no set age. Some people begin in their late 20s or 30s with smaller doses to soften early lines, while others start later. A physician can tell you whether treatment makes sense for your lines now.
Injections use very fine needles, and most people describe a quick pinch. A session is often under 15 minutes. Small bumps, redness or bruising can occur and usually settle quickly; most people resume normal activities the same day.
Not necessarily. Frozen results usually come from high doses or poor placement. A physician uses conservative, individualized dosing to soften lines while keeping expression. You can ask for a lighter dose and add more at a review.
Neuromodulator effects usually appear within 3–5 days, reach full effect at about 2 weeks and last about 3–4 months, so many people return a few times a year. Filler duration varies by product and area. Results differ from person to person.
Often yes, but the area needs care. Options include very light neuromodulator dosing, soft filler or RF microneedling to improve under-eye texture without affecting your smile. Whether you are a good candidate is decided at consultation.
Treatment does not make lines worse than they would have been. When the effect wears off, muscle movement returns and lines gradually go back to how they looked before.
Neuromodulators are generally avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and in some neuromuscular conditions or with certain medications. Tell a physician about your health history and allergies before treatment.
Yes, for some lines. PicoSure and Sylfirm X work on skin quality and collagen, which can soften fine lines and crepey texture over a series of sessions. They do not relax the muscles behind expression lines or fill deep folds, so the results differ from injections, and many plans combine both. Daily sunscreen and a night-time retinoid at home also help.
Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen matters a great deal, because UV breaks down collagen. Not smoking, good sleep, a stable weight and a night-time retinoid (not during pregnancy) also help. In-clinic treatments can support collagen before lines set in, but no routine stops ageing entirely, and expression lines still form with movement over time.

Soften the Lines, Keep the Expression

Book a consultation with a physician to discuss which lines to treat and which options suit your face.

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