Aging Lines Vs. Sleeping Lines

Wrinkles from aging are typically horizontal lines that are caused by repetitive muscle movements, such as raising your brows. This wrinkle formation can also occur as the skin loses collagen and skin elasticity as we age. Aging skin wrinkles can be treated with Botox or Dysport to relax the muscle, which will prevent the wrinkles from deepening and setting in. They can be great additions to any skincare routine.

Sleeping lines or sleeping wrinkles are different. They are vertical lines caused by prolonged pressure to the side of the face in certain sleep positions. These temporary sleep wrinkles happen when we squish our faces into our pillows at night. As we lose collagen and skin elasticity over the years, more visible sleeping lines can linger throughout the day and stay longer than they did when we were younger.

Why is this important?

Well, sleeping lines, unfortunately, DO NOT go away with Botox or Dysport because they are not caused by repetitive muscle movements. Cosmetic treatments, such as fillers, or collagen-producing treatments like lasers, that enhance skin elasticity can help smooth out the skin, but sleeping on your back is the best way to prevent these creases. For those who cannot sleep on their back, I recommend silk pillowcases and/or beauty pillows that reduce the amount of pressure on the face during the night and prevent sleep wrinkles.