Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Seek emergency help if a sudden change in facial appearance comes with facial drooping, arm weakness, trouble speaking, severe breathing difficulty, or swelling of the lips or tongue.
These are not features of ordinary wrinkles.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Arrange prompt medical assessment for a new skin area that:
Bleeds repeatedly or does not heal
Forms a growing lump or persistent scaly patch
Changes colour, shape, or size
Becomes suddenly swollen, blistered, hot, or very painful
Appears with fever or signs of infection
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
You can book a routine appointment if the changes are causing distress, if you want advice about treatment, or if the skin is persistently itchy, painful, red, or inflamed.
The article also says
Wrinkles that develop gradually without other symptoms do not usually need medical care.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Wrinkles. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.