Frequently Asked Questions About Wrinkles and Fine Lines

Wrinkles and fine lines become more noticeable when the skin’s firmness and moisture levels decrease due to factors such as dryness, UV exposure, and aging. Since wrinkles can form in areas subject to repeated facial movements as well as in areas where the skin has sagged, there is no single cause. At YAYOI CLINIC, we examine the location and depth of your wrinkles, as well as your skin condition, and recommend treatments tailored to the underlying causes.

Fine lines are shallow, delicate wrinkles that appear around the eyes and mouth, while expression lines are wrinkles—such as those between the eyebrows, on the forehead, and at the corners of the eyes—that tend to become more noticeable when facial muscles move. On the YAYOI CLINIC website, deep wrinkles such as nasolabial folds are also introduced as a separate category. Even if they look similar, their causes differ, so we determine the type of wrinkle during a consultation before selecting a treatment.

At YAYOI CLINIC, our doctors examine the type, depth, and location of your wrinkles, as well as your skin type, and select a treatment method based on your preferences. This is because the appropriate treatment differs between fine lines around the eyes and wrinkles caused by facial expressions. We will recommend the method best suited to your condition, choosing from options such as skin-nourishing injections like Snekos, botulinum toxin treatments, and hyaluronic acid injections.

Injection treatments are one option for addressing fine lines around the eyes. At YAYOI CLINIC, we use SuneCos, which can be injected even into the delicate skin around the eyes, to target fine lines caused by dryness or loss of firmness. Since the most appropriate method varies depending on the condition of the fine lines, our doctors will assess your skin condition before recommending a treatment.

When treating wrinkles and fine lines, you may experience some pain during the injection. At YAYOI CLINIC, we take pain management seriously by using anesthetic creams and other methods. For eye area treatments with Snekos, we also cool the area immediately before injection and use ultra-fine needles. Since the necessary measures vary depending on the procedure, please let us know during your consultation if you have any concerns about pain.

Downtime for wrinkle treatments varies depending on the procedure. Injection treatments such as Snekos and Botox may cause redness, swelling, or bruising. If you have plans, please check in advance the expected recovery process and when you can resume wearing makeup for each treatment you’re considering.

The number of sessions required varies depending on the type of wrinkle and the treatment, so one session may not be sufficient. At YAYOI CLINIC, for Snekos treatments, we generally recommend a course of 3 to 4 sessions, with treatments scheduled once every two weeks. Even with Botox injections, you may need to consider follow-up treatments to maintain the effects. Please consult with us during your examination to determine the number of sessions and the recommended intervals.

To combat wrinkles and fine lines, it’s important to continue home care—such as moisturizing and protecting your skin from UV rays—in conjunction with in-clinic treatments. At YAYOI CLINIC, we may combine in-clinic treatments with oral medications and at-home care routines, depending on the condition of your wrinkles and your skin type. The products and procedures used vary depending on your skin condition and can be discussed during a skincare consultation.

The main treatment options for forehead wrinkles are botulinum toxin injections and hyaluronic acid injections. The appropriate treatment varies depending on whether the wrinkles are noticeable only when you make facial expressions or whether they remain even when your face is relaxed. At YAYOI CLINIC, we examine the appearance of your wrinkles and the condition of your skin, discuss your preferences, and then recommend a treatment plan.

Even if you’re concerned about both wrinkles and dark spots, it’s possible to combine treatments on the same day depending on your skin condition. With YAYOI CLINIC’s customized treatment plan, our doctors select up to four methods for a single session, based on factors such as a VISIA skin analysis. The specific procedures performed will vary depending on the type of wrinkles and dark spots, as well as your skin condition.