How to Get Rid of Knee Wrinkles
How to Get Rid of Knee Wrinkles
Knee wrinkles – commonly known as kninkles – are something that often creeps up on us as we age, an unexpected concern that no one warns you about. In this blog, you can learn why knee wrinkles happen, how to prevent them, and how to treat them.
So, how do you get rid of knee wrinkles? There are several methods for reducing the appearance of wrinkly knees, including:
- Aesthetic treatments
- Skincare
- Exercise
- Diet improvements
Read on for our expert tips and tricks on how to minimise or prevent knee wrinkles.
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- What Are Knee Wrinkles?
- How To Get Rid Of Knee Wrinkles
- FAQs
What Are Knee Wrinkles?
Knee wrinkles are simply wrinkles that form as we age around the knee area. These wrinkles can be made up of folds or loose, sagging skin. There are many factors that contribute to knuckles, and also many ways we can prevent them.
Why Do We Get Knee Wrinkles?
You may think that knee wrinkles’ main cause is the same as wrinkles on other parts of the body; however, wrinkly knees can have a different culprit.
Repeated Movement
Think about how many times a day we bend and straighten our knees, this repetitive movement stretches and relaxes the skin, therefore reducing the skin’s firmness and elasticity.
Ageing
Another reason we are susceptible to kninkles, is the same way we are susceptible to any wrinkling. A loss of volume in the area, due to the reduction in collagen and elasticity, happens as we age and is the main culprit for all rapidly wrinkling.
How to boost collagen production
Sun Exposure
Sun exposure can also damage our collagen and elastin fibres, leading to accelerated rates of ageing in the skin.
How To Prevent Wrinkly Knees
There are several ways in which you can prevent wrinkles throughout the body. Find a list of our top kninkle-contributing factors below:
- Hydration
- Sun Protection
- Maintain a stable weight
- Quit smoking
- Avoid constant kneeling
The above, along with consuming skin-boosting anti-oxidants, can significantly reduce the appearance/development of kninkles, but sometimes, wrinkly knees can simply be down to your genetics.
How To Get Rid Of Knee Wrinkles
Knee wrinkles occur for many reasons, person to person, so the treatment of them isn’t always straightforward. Read on for more information on how to get rid of your knee wrinkles in a way that suits you.
Fillers For Knee Wrinkles
Knee wrinkles can be treated with aesthetic treatments such as fillers, as this process generally restores lost volume in specific areas. There are, however, different filler options available to you:
Hyper-Dilute Radiesse
Hyper-dilute Radiesse is a type of filler that provides immediate volume and correction to the desired area. This improves the appearance of crepey skin, which is commonly seen in wrinkled areas, and also promotes long-term skin rejuvenation.
Hyper-dilute Radiesse has the ability to evenly disperse itself across the targeted area, due to the innovative dilution of the formula with saline and lidocaine.
Here, at Infinity Aesthetics, we are proud to provide this cutting-edge approach to revolutionise and redefine anti-ageing solutions. Unsure whether Hyper-Dilute Radiesse is for you? Arrange a consultation with Dr Owen Thomas today.
Skin Treatments for Wrinkly Knees
Morpheus8
Morpheus8 is a powerful and deep subdermal fractional micro-needling radio frequency (RF) technology, designed to tighten, lift, and contour the skin.
Morpheus8 effectively treats wrinkling on the body, even on the knees!
Unsure of which treatment is right for you?
How To Get Rid Of Knee Wrinkles Naturally
Kninkles (depending on the severity) can improve with the correct care and treatment, even at home. Read on for some top tips on how to lessen their appearance.
Diet and Exercise For Wrinkly Knees
As wrinkles occur due to the loss of volume in the knees, great places to start rebuilding this are in the kitchen and the gym.
Some exercises you can do in the gym or at home to build the surrounding muscles and provide a firmer support structure for the skin include:
- Lunges
- Squats
- Step-ups
- Leg lifts
- Hamstring curls
Other exercises, such as swimming and cycling, can also help improve the appearance of the knee area.
In terms of diet, you need to be providing your skin with the nutrients it needs to promote collagen production. These foods include:
- Antioxidant-Rich Fruits and Vegetables – Berries and leafy greens
- monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) – Olive oil
- Your skin’s best friend – Water
- Vitamin E – Nuts and seeds
Skincare For Wrinkly Knees
It’s not only exercise and diet that can make a difference to the skin on your knees, and its texture; certain skincare products can drastically reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Here are some top tips on what to include in your bodycare regimen:
- Moisturise! Probably the most important step, as hydration can make all the difference in the skin’s appearance
- Anti-ageing cream to stimulate collagen production
- Exfoliate regularly to remove dead skin cells
- Apply SPF daily to protect your knees from the sun
FAQs
Can Exercise Get Rid Of Wrinkly Knees?
Wrinkles occur due to the loss of volume in the knees. When we exercise, we build more muscle in targeted areas, including the knees, resulting in more volume. Some exercises you can do in the gym or at home to build the surrounding muscles and provide a firmer support structure for the skin include:
- Lunges
- Squats
- Step-ups
How To Fix Knee Creases
Knee creases are the same as knee wrinkles, so essentially, they are treated the same:
- Aesthetic treatments – including collagen
- Skincare – exfoliate and moisturise
- Exercise
- Diet improvements
How To Get Smooth Knees?
Improving your knee texture starts with skincare. Knee skin has many factors contributing to it being drier, from fewer oil glands to pressure from kneeling.
This can be reduced by exfoliating with a body scrub to remove dead skin cells, and moisturising with a thick, rich cream to aid hydration.
At What Age Do Knee Wrinkles Start To Appear?
Wrinkles are genetic, and therefore for some can appear as early as their twenties, whereas others may not notice them until their forties and fifties. Wrinkles can appear for other reasons, especially after significant weight loss or during menopause.
How Much Do Knee Treatments Cost?
Here, at Infinity Aesthetics, our starting prices for body treatments can be found below:
- One large area of Morpheus8 (e.g. whole of abdomen) – £900
- Hyper-dilute Radiesse –
- £500 1 syringe/vial,
- £800 2 syringes/vials (same session)
- COURSE OF 3 SESSIONS – 10% discount
Who Will My Treatment Be With?
Dr Owen Thomas has over 20 years of experience as a medical doctor, and is now specialising in dermal fillers and wrinkle-relaxing injections with Morpheus8, skin revitalisation therapy, Sculptra and hyper-dilute Radiess.
His qualifications include:
- Level 7 qualification in injectable treatments
- MBBCh achieved in 1999 and an MRCGP in 2002
- Awarded a scholarship in the prestigious Aesthetic Intelligence Fellowship run over 7 months in Kensington, London and Paris. This is thought by many to be the most advanced training programme available and allows systematic and safe treatment of all facial areas.
Owen Thomas
Dr. Owen Thomas has been a medical doctor for more than 20 years since qualifying from Cardiff in 1999, now specialising in aesthetics in London and Swansea. After a 2 year level-7 Master’s Degree course in injectable aesthetic treatments training at Harley Academy, and additional study with Empire Medical Training in the US and other experts renowned in their field, he won a scholarship in the prestigious Aesthetic Intelligence Fellowship run over 7 months in Kensington, London and Paris.
