Wrinkle treatment near Melbourne, FL: fine lines, wrinkles and your options
Fine lines are the first shallow creases; wrinkles are the deeper folds that follow. Sun, age, smoking and repeated expressions all play a part. Daily sunscreen and a retinoid are the base of any plan. At Karisma in Melbourne, options run from the $125 Signature Facial to XERF at $1,500. Botox and fillers are not offered.
Published · Written by Kay Woodson · Results vary.
Fine lines or wrinkles: what is the difference?
Cleveland Clinic calls fine lines "the start of wrinkles": small creases close to the surface. Wrinkles are deeper folds. Both come from the same slow changes, as skin makes new cells more slowly, its layers thin, and it holds less collagen.
Some lines come from movement. The lines across the forehead, between the brows and at the corners of the eyes form from small, repeated muscle contractions. Others come from the sun, smoking and air pollution, which speed up the loss of collagen and elastic fibers. Cleveland Clinic adds a point worth keeping in mind: wrinkles are part of aging and do not need treatment. Treating them is a choice.
What kind of lines are you seeing?
Each pattern points to a different kind of help.
| What you notice | Likely driver | What tends to address it |
|---|---|---|
| Fine, dry-looking lines that soften after moisturizer | Dehydration on the surface, early collagen loss | Daily moisturizer, sunscreen, a facial |
| Lines that show when you frown, squint or raise your brows | Repeated muscle movement | Muscle-relaxing injections at a medical practice. Not offered at Karisma |
| Lines along with brown spots and rough texture | Years of sun | Sun protection and resurfacing. See sun-damaged skin |
| Deep folds, or skin that has started to loosen | Loss of collagen and firmness | Fillers at a medical practice, or a tightening device. See neck and jawline |
Wrinkle treatments compared
Home care, studio care and medical care side by side. Rows marked "not offered" are not available at Karisma.
| Option | What it is | Where and price |
|---|---|---|
| Sunscreen and moisturizer | Daily broad-spectrum protection slows new damage | At home |
| Retinoid creams | Cleveland Clinic says they help most with early signs of sun aging and support collagen production | At home, or by prescription |
| Signature Facial | Fine lines are one of its four focus areas, with Circadia products | Karisma, $125 |
| Advanced Facial | Exfoliation and a superficial peel for early lines with rough texture | Karisma, $225 |
| Endermologie Face | LPG micro-pulsations. LPG says it helps improve the appearance of fine lines | Karisma, $120 |
| XERF | Radiofrequency warmth in deeper skin layers. Results vary | Karisma, $1,500 a session |
| Botox and other muscle relaxers | Injections that block the signal for a muscle to contract | Medical practice. Not offered |
| Fillers, laser resurfacing, microneedling | Injected volume, or controlled injury to the skin. See XERF vs microneedling vs HIFU | Medical practice. Not offered |
Karisma prices from GlossGenius, October 2026. XERF is FDA-cleared (510(k) K251327) for electrocoagulation and hemostasis, not for wrinkles; published human data are two small 2026 studies, 39 people and 16 women, the larger one limited to skin types I to IV.
A facial suits
Early fine lines, skin that looks tired or dry, and anyone who wants to start without needles. It works on the surface, so think of it as care for the look of your skin, kept up over time.
A medical practice suits
Deep expression lines between the brows or on the forehead, folds you want filled, or resurfacing that goes below the surface. Those treatments sit outside a Florida esthetician's license.
What Karisma offers for fine lines
Most clients begin with the Signature Facial at $125, because it includes the consultation where Kay looks at your lines and tells you which group they fall into. From there, the plan might stay with facials, add Endermologie Face at $120 a session, or move to a XERF consultation at $150, credited to the session if you go ahead. If XERF is on your list, XERF aftercare shows what the days after a session look like.
Kay will also tell you when the answer is not at Karisma. If your main concern is the frown line between your brows, that is a muscle, and a physician or a nurse working under one is who you need.
Questions about wrinkle treatment
Does Karisma offer Botox or fillers?
No. Karisma offers no injectables of any kind. For those, see a dermatologist or a medical practice.
Can a facial reduce wrinkles?
A facial can soften how fine lines look, mostly by hydrating and exfoliating the surface. It does not change deep folds or lines caused by muscle movement. Results vary.
Is XERF FDA-cleared for wrinkles?
No. The FDA cleared XERF in August 2025 as an electrosurgical device for electrocoagulation and hemostasis in dermatologic procedures. Skin tightening is how the maker describes the effect of that heat, and the published human data are still small.
How much does wrinkle treatment cost in Melbourne, FL?
At Karisma: the Signature Facial is $125, Endermologie Face $120, the Advanced Facial $225 and XERF $1,500 a session. Every price is on the pricing page.
- Wrinkles and fine lines, Cleveland Clinic, last updated July 27, 2022, checked October 29, 2026
- Sun-damaged skin, Cleveland Clinic, last updated October 28, 2022, checked October 29, 2026
- LPG Group, face treatment: smooth wrinkles, checked October 29, 2026
- FDA 510(k) K251327, XERF, Lutronic Corporation, cleared August 11, 2025
- Weiss RA et al. Dual-frequency noninvasive monopolar radiofrequency for facial laxity, a prospective multicenter study. Cureus, March 2, 2026
- Retrospective study of XERF in 16 women, Lasers in Medical Science, August 18, 2026
- Karisma Esthetics booking page and prices, GlossGenius, checked October 29, 2026