The Role of Genetics in Wrinkle Formation

Wrinkles can be a natural part of aging but there are other factors to wrinkles that you may not have considered. Environmental factors can play a part in wrinkles, but they can also be hereditary. Genetics play a big part in your life, and this includes the formation of wrinkles. Dr. Alison Fischer at Tulsa Hills Cosmetic and Laser Skin Center in Tulsa, OK, can explain how wrinkles can be impacted by genetics and how you can combat these factors. 

Genetics and Wrinkles 

As we get older, our skin will begin to sag and wrinkle. You may not realize that this can be related to certain aspects of your genetics and that family history plays a part in the development of wrinkles. Wrinkles happen when your skin isn’t creating enough collagen and elastin. This can be related to genetics. If your parents developed wrinkles earlier in life, you may face the same issues. 

Genetics can also factor into the thickness of your skin. If you have thicker skin, you may be less likely to develop wrinkles. It’s important to talk to your dermatologist in Tulsa, OK, about your family history and what your parent’s skin looks like. If they’ve started developing wrinkles earlier in life, you may deal with the same issues. 

Our dermatologist can recommend treatments to help promote collagen production in your skin and help prevent wrinkles from forming. If you start these treatments before wrinkles develop, you’re less likely to form wrinkles and you may experience better overall results if you’re able to start preventive treatment. 

Contact Our Doctor Today 

Genetics impact several aspects of your life! Contact Dr. Alison Fischer at Tulsa Hills Cosmetic and Laser Skin Center in Tulsa, OK, to learn more about wrinkles and the impact genetics can have on you. Call for more information and to schedule your appointment today at (918) 293-1287.