SKIN CONCERN
Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Lines can develop from dehydration, changes in skin quality, repeated facial movement, collagen loss or deeper structural ageing. Identifying what is contributing to the line helps determine which treatment approach makes the most sense.
Lines can develop from dehydration, changes in skin quality, repeated facial movement, collagen loss or deeper structural ageing. Identifying what is contributing to the line helps determine which treatment approach makes the most sense.
What best describes your lines?
What best describes your lines?
Choose the pattern that most closely resembles your concern. More than one ageing change may be present, and a professional assessment can help identify whether the main contributor is skin quality, movement, collagen loss, laxity or volume change.
Choose the pattern that most closely resembles your concern. More than one ageing change may be present, and a professional assessment can help identify whether the main contributor is skin quality, movement, collagen loss, laxity or volume change.
DRY OR CREPEY FINE LINES
Very fine surface lines that look more noticeable when the skin feels dry, thin or dehydrated.
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LINES MOSTLY WITH MOVEMENT
Lines that appear mainly when smiling, frowning, squinting or making facial expressions.
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EARLY LINES VISIBLE AT REST
Fine lines that remain slightly visible after the face relaxes, with early changes in skin texture or firmness.
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MODERATE ESTABLISHED LINES
Lines that are clearly visible at rest and occur alongside more noticeable collagen loss or uneven texture.
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DEEP LINES OR ADVANCED AGEING
Deeper established lines occurring with more significant texture change, laxity, folds or structural ageing.
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MIXED CHANGES OR I’M NOT SURE
A combination of fine lines, deeper wrinkles, movement, skin laxity or changing facial structure.
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Why the type of line matters
Why the type of line matters
A fine dehydration line, a movement-related line and a deeper static wrinkle are not the same concern. A treatment that improves hydration or surface texture may soften the appearance of a line without addressing the movement, collagen loss or structural change that created it.
A fine dehydration line, a movement-related line and a deeper static wrinkle are not the same concern. A treatment that improves hydration or surface texture may soften the appearance of a line without addressing the movement, collagen loss or structural change that created it.
The goal is to identify the main contributor before selecting a treatment category.
Your treatment pathway by line pattern
Your treatment pathway by line pattern
Start with the treatment category most closely matched to the presentation. Other options may be added when a different ageing change is also contributing.
Start with the treatment category most closely matched to the presentation. Other options may be added when a different ageing change is also contributing.
01 — START HERE
The treatment category most closely matched to the concern.
02 — CONSIDER NEXT
Alternatives or additions based on skin characteristics, goals and downtime.
03 — REVIEW
Assess the response before progressing or planning maintenance.
01
HYDRATE + IMPROVE SKIN QUALITY
Dry or crepey fine lines
Very fine surface lines that look more noticeable when the skin feels dry, thin or dehydrated.
START HERE
Skin-quality treatments
Treatments such as skin boosters or mesotherapy may be considered when reduced hydration, elasticity and surface quality are the main concerns.
CONSIDER NEXT
Superficial chemical peels
Consider when dullness and superficial roughness are also contributing.
Gentle fractional laser
Consider when fine lines occur alongside more established surface texture change.
RF microneedling
Consider when early collagen loss or reduced firmness is also present.
WHY THIS ORDER
When lines are very fine and primarily related to skin quality, beginning with hydration and superficial improvement may be more appropriate than immediately using aggressive resurfacing.
01
HYDRATE + IMPROVE SKIN QUALITY
Dry or crepey fine lines
Very fine surface lines that look more noticeable when the skin feels dry, thin or dehydrated.
START HERE
Skin-quality treatments
Treatments such as skin boosters or mesotherapy may be considered when reduced hydration, elasticity and surface quality are the main concerns.
CONSIDER NEXT
Superficial chemical peels
Consider when dullness and superficial roughness are also contributing.
Gentle fractional laser
Consider when fine lines occur alongside more established surface texture change.
RF microneedling
Consider when early collagen loss or reduced firmness is also present.
WHY THIS ORDER
When lines are very fine and primarily related to skin quality, beginning with hydration and superficial improvement may be more appropriate than immediately using aggressive resurfacing.
01
HYDRATE + IMPROVE SKIN QUALITY
Dry or crepey fine lines
Very fine surface lines that look more noticeable when the skin feels dry, thin or dehydrated.
START HERE
Skin-quality treatments
Treatments such as skin boosters or mesotherapy may be considered when reduced hydration, elasticity and surface quality are the main concerns.
CONSIDER NEXT
Superficial chemical peels
Consider when dullness and superficial roughness are also contributing.
Gentle fractional laser
Consider when fine lines occur alongside more established surface texture change.
RF microneedling
Consider when early collagen loss or reduced firmness is also present.
WHY THIS ORDER
When lines are very fine and primarily related to skin quality, beginning with hydration and superficial improvement may be more appropriate than immediately using aggressive resurfacing.
02
PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT
Lines mostly with movement
Lines that appear mainly when smiling, frowning, squinting or making facial expressions.
START HERE
Assessment of movement-related lines
Lines that appear mainly during facial movement require assessment of the underlying muscle contribution, not only the skin surface.
CONSIDER NEXT
Skin-quality treatments
May improve hydration and the appearance of fine surface lines but will not address the underlying movement.
RF microneedling
Consider when the line is beginning to remain visible at rest because of collagen loss.
Fractional laser resurfacing
Consider when movement-related lines occur alongside established surface texture change.
WHY THIS ORDER
Resurfacing and collagen treatments may improve the skin surrounding a movement-related line, but they do not directly address the repeated movement creating it. Some movement-related options require an individual medical consultation and are not covered in detail on this public guide.
02
PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT
Lines mostly with movement
Lines that appear mainly when smiling, frowning, squinting or making facial expressions.
START HERE
Assessment of movement-related lines
Lines that appear mainly during facial movement require assessment of the underlying muscle contribution, not only the skin surface.
CONSIDER NEXT
Skin-quality treatments
May improve hydration and the appearance of fine surface lines but will not address the underlying movement.
RF microneedling
Consider when the line is beginning to remain visible at rest because of collagen loss.
Fractional laser resurfacing
Consider when movement-related lines occur alongside established surface texture change.
WHY THIS ORDER
Resurfacing and collagen treatments may improve the skin surrounding a movement-related line, but they do not directly address the repeated movement creating it. Some movement-related options require an individual medical consultation and are not covered in detail on this public guide.
02
PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT
Lines mostly with movement
Lines that appear mainly when smiling, frowning, squinting or making facial expressions.
START HERE
Assessment of movement-related lines
Lines that appear mainly during facial movement require assessment of the underlying muscle contribution, not only the skin surface.
CONSIDER NEXT
Skin-quality treatments
May improve hydration and the appearance of fine surface lines but will not address the underlying movement.
RF microneedling
Consider when the line is beginning to remain visible at rest because of collagen loss.
Fractional laser resurfacing
Consider when movement-related lines occur alongside established surface texture change.
WHY THIS ORDER
Resurfacing and collagen treatments may improve the skin surrounding a movement-related line, but they do not directly address the repeated movement creating it. Some movement-related options require an individual medical consultation and are not covered in detail on this public guide.
03
IMPROVE SKIN QUALITY
Early lines visible at rest
Fine lines that remain slightly visible after the face relaxes, with early changes in skin texture or firmness.
START HERE
Skin boosters or mesotherapy
These treatments may be considered when early lines are visible at rest but skin quality and hydration remain the dominant concerns.
CONSIDER NEXT
RF microneedling
Consider when early collagen loss and reduced firmness are becoming more noticeable.
Non-ablative fractional laser
Consider when fine lines occur with uneven texture or mild sun damage.
Superficial chemical peels
Consider for very superficial texture and brightness concerns.
WHY THIS ORDER
Early static lines may respond to lower-downtime skin-quality treatments before more intensive collagen remodelling or resurfacing is needed.
03
IMPROVE SKIN QUALITY
Early lines visible at rest
Fine lines that remain slightly visible after the face relaxes, with early changes in skin texture or firmness.
START HERE
Skin boosters or mesotherapy
These treatments may be considered when early lines are visible at rest but skin quality and hydration remain the dominant concerns.
CONSIDER NEXT
RF microneedling
Consider when early collagen loss and reduced firmness are becoming more noticeable.
Non-ablative fractional laser
Consider when fine lines occur with uneven texture or mild sun damage.
Superficial chemical peels
Consider for very superficial texture and brightness concerns.
WHY THIS ORDER
Early static lines may respond to lower-downtime skin-quality treatments before more intensive collagen remodelling or resurfacing is needed.
03
IMPROVE SKIN QUALITY
Early lines visible at rest
Fine lines that remain slightly visible after the face relaxes, with early changes in skin texture or firmness.
START HERE
Skin boosters or mesotherapy
These treatments may be considered when early lines are visible at rest but skin quality and hydration remain the dominant concerns.
CONSIDER NEXT
RF microneedling
Consider when early collagen loss and reduced firmness are becoming more noticeable.
Non-ablative fractional laser
Consider when fine lines occur with uneven texture or mild sun damage.
Superficial chemical peels
Consider for very superficial texture and brightness concerns.
WHY THIS ORDER
Early static lines may respond to lower-downtime skin-quality treatments before more intensive collagen remodelling or resurfacing is needed.
04
REMODEL COLLAGEN
Moderate established lines
Lines that are clearly visible at rest and occur alongside more noticeable collagen loss or uneven texture.
START HERE
RF microneedling
RF microneedling is commonly considered when lines are visible at rest and collagen loss, texture change or reduced firmness are more established.
CONSIDER NEXT
Non-ablative fractional laser
Consider when surface texture and photoageing are stronger contributors.
Fractional laser resurfacing
Consider when more visible resurfacing is needed and additional downtime is acceptable.
Skin-quality treatments
May be added when hydration, crepiness or overall skin quality also needs support.
WHY THIS ORDER
Moderate established lines usually need more collagen remodelling than hydration-focused treatment alone, while the preferred technology depends on texture, skin type and downtime tolerance.
04
REMODEL COLLAGEN
Moderate established lines
Lines that are clearly visible at rest and occur alongside more noticeable collagen loss or uneven texture.
START HERE
RF microneedling
RF microneedling is commonly considered when lines are visible at rest and collagen loss, texture change or reduced firmness are more established.
CONSIDER NEXT
Non-ablative fractional laser
Consider when surface texture and photoageing are stronger contributors.
Fractional laser resurfacing
Consider when more visible resurfacing is needed and additional downtime is acceptable.
Skin-quality treatments
May be added when hydration, crepiness or overall skin quality also needs support.
WHY THIS ORDER
Moderate established lines usually need more collagen remodelling than hydration-focused treatment alone, while the preferred technology depends on texture, skin type and downtime tolerance.
04
REMODEL COLLAGEN
Moderate established lines
Lines that are clearly visible at rest and occur alongside more noticeable collagen loss or uneven texture.
START HERE
RF microneedling
RF microneedling is commonly considered when lines are visible at rest and collagen loss, texture change or reduced firmness are more established.
CONSIDER NEXT
Non-ablative fractional laser
Consider when surface texture and photoageing are stronger contributors.
Fractional laser resurfacing
Consider when more visible resurfacing is needed and additional downtime is acceptable.
Skin-quality treatments
May be added when hydration, crepiness or overall skin quality also needs support.
WHY THIS ORDER
Moderate established lines usually need more collagen remodelling than hydration-focused treatment alone, while the preferred technology depends on texture, skin type and downtime tolerance.
05
REMODEL + RESURFACE
Deep lines or advanced ageing
Deeper established lines occurring with more significant texture change, laxity, folds or structural ageing.
START HERE
1 — RF microneedling | 2 — Fractional CO₂ laser
Begin collagen remodelling and support deeper skin firmness, then consider more intensive resurfacing if deeper lines and texture change remain.
CONSIDER NEXT
Other fractional resurfacing
Consider when a different balance of downtime, intensity and skin suitability is needed.
Professional structural assessment
Important when laxity, volume change or deeper facial folds are contributing more than skin texture alone.
Staged combination treatment
Consider when several layers of facial ageing are contributing to the concern.
WHY THIS ORDER
Deep lines may involve collagen loss, surface change, laxity and deeper structural ageing. A staged approach allows the response to each treatment category to be reviewed before progressing.
05
REMODEL + RESURFACE
Deep lines or advanced ageing
Deeper established lines occurring with more significant texture change, laxity, folds or structural ageing.
START HERE
1 — RF microneedling | 2 — Fractional CO₂ laser
Begin collagen remodelling and support deeper skin firmness, then consider more intensive resurfacing if deeper lines and texture change remain.
CONSIDER NEXT
Other fractional resurfacing
Consider when a different balance of downtime, intensity and skin suitability is needed.
Professional structural assessment
Important when laxity, volume change or deeper facial folds are contributing more than skin texture alone.
Staged combination treatment
Consider when several layers of facial ageing are contributing to the concern.
WHY THIS ORDER
Deep lines may involve collagen loss, surface change, laxity and deeper structural ageing. A staged approach allows the response to each treatment category to be reviewed before progressing.
05
REMODEL + RESURFACE
Deep lines or advanced ageing
Deeper established lines occurring with more significant texture change, laxity, folds or structural ageing.
START HERE
1 — RF microneedling | 2 — Fractional CO₂ laser
Begin collagen remodelling and support deeper skin firmness, then consider more intensive resurfacing if deeper lines and texture change remain.
CONSIDER NEXT
Other fractional resurfacing
Consider when a different balance of downtime, intensity and skin suitability is needed.
Professional structural assessment
Important when laxity, volume change or deeper facial folds are contributing more than skin texture alone.
Staged combination treatment
Consider when several layers of facial ageing are contributing to the concern.
WHY THIS ORDER
Deep lines may involve collagen loss, surface change, laxity and deeper structural ageing. A staged approach allows the response to each treatment category to be reviewed before progressing.
06
IDENTIFY THE MAIN DRIVER
Mixed changes or I’m not sure
A combination of fine lines, deeper wrinkles, movement, skin laxity or changing facial structure.
START HERE
Professional ageing assessment
Determine whether skin quality, movement, collagen loss, laxity or volume change is contributing most strongly.
CONSIDER NEXT
Skin-quality treatments
Consider when dehydration, crepiness and superficial fine lines are dominant.
RF microneedling or fractional laser
Consider when static lines, collagen loss and texture change are dominant.
A different concern pathway
Consider when laxity, contour change or volume loss is more significant than the wrinkle itself.
WHY THIS ORDER
Mixed ageing changes often require a staged plan. Prioritising the main structural concern first helps avoid adding several treatments without a clear purpose.
06
IDENTIFY THE MAIN DRIVER
Mixed changes or I’m not sure
A combination of fine lines, deeper wrinkles, movement, skin laxity or changing facial structure.
START HERE
Professional ageing assessment
Determine whether skin quality, movement, collagen loss, laxity or volume change is contributing most strongly.
CONSIDER NEXT
Skin-quality treatments
Consider when dehydration, crepiness and superficial fine lines are dominant.
RF microneedling or fractional laser
Consider when static lines, collagen loss and texture change are dominant.
A different concern pathway
Consider when laxity, contour change or volume loss is more significant than the wrinkle itself.
WHY THIS ORDER
Mixed ageing changes often require a staged plan. Prioritising the main structural concern first helps avoid adding several treatments without a clear purpose.
06
IDENTIFY THE MAIN DRIVER
Mixed changes or I’m not sure
A combination of fine lines, deeper wrinkles, movement, skin laxity or changing facial structure.
START HERE
Professional ageing assessment
Determine whether skin quality, movement, collagen loss, laxity or volume change is contributing most strongly.
CONSIDER NEXT
Skin-quality treatments
Consider when dehydration, crepiness and superficial fine lines are dominant.
RF microneedling or fractional laser
Consider when static lines, collagen loss and texture change are dominant.
A different concern pathway
Consider when laxity, contour change or volume loss is more significant than the wrinkle itself.
WHY THIS ORDER
Mixed ageing changes often require a staged plan. Prioritising the main structural concern first helps avoid adding several treatments without a clear purpose.
What each treatment category can—and cannot—change
What each treatment category can—and cannot—change
Each treatment category can address a different part of the ageing process. A professional assessment helps match the approach to the concern.
Each treatment category can address a different part of the ageing process. A professional assessment helps match the approach to the concern.
SKIN-QUALITY TREATMENTS
Can help: Hydration, crepiness, radiance and very fine surface lines. May not fully address: Deeper static lines, repeated facial movement or structural ageing.
COLLAGEN-REMODELLING TREATMENTS
Can help: Fine-to-moderate static lines, texture and reduced firmness. May not fully address: Movement-related lines, deep folds or significant volume change.
FRACTIONAL RESURFACING
Can help: More established surface lines, photoageing and uneven texture. May not fully address: Underlying facial movement, significant laxity or deeper structural changes.
The same line can have more than one cause
The same line can have more than one cause
A visible wrinkle may be influenced by dehydration, repeated movement, collagen loss, sun damage, skin laxity or changing facial structure. Two treatments may both soften lines while working at different depths and addressing different parts of the ageing process.
Treat the Concern, Not the Device.
Not sure which line pattern sounds like yours?
Not sure which line pattern sounds like yours?
Answer a few questions about your lines, skin and treatment preferences to explore the treatment categories commonly considered.