There are many things that affect skin aging. Your genes, daily habits, and the environment around you may quicken aging. If you start to notice fine lines, brown spots, or rough skin on your face and body, it’s high time that you improve your skincare routine. Prevention and early treatments of aging skin will help you achieve a healthier complexion and smoother skin. However, these will not help you turn back time.
No matter how good you are at taking care of your face and body, you will one day experience wrinkles, sagginess, and dryness of skin. However, you don’t have to put up with them. Advancements in dermatologic procedures have made it possible to quickly fix signs of aging and bring back natural, youthful look.
The first step you should take is to look for a trusted plastic surgeon like Dr. Nina Naidu. She promotes high-tech and safe cosmetic treatments to treat aging. The second step is know exactly what cosmetic treatment you want to take. Here’s a list of the top procedures and treatments for those suffering from aging skin:
BOTOX
Botox injections are perhaps the most common go-to cosmetic operation for both men and women. Botox has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), so it is safe to use. It is usually used to reduce wrinkles as it paralyzes facial muscles, thus smoothing out wrinkles and fine lines.
Botox has gained the reputation of being temporary and superficial. However, a recent study has proven that it can stay active for quite a long time. Dermatologists Dr. James Bonaparte and Dr. David Ellis have published their study in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery and said that the drug’s effect could last 3-6 months. The more Botox injections you’ve had, the longer the results will last.
MICRODERMABRASION
Microdermabrasion makes use of a coarse instrument studded with diamonds to instigate molecular changes in the skin. The primary effect is skin rejuvenation. However, a study conducted by Dr. Darius Karimpour of the University of Michigan Health System Department has proven that the procedure can also help battle acne scars, wrinkles, and other signs of aging. How?
The process involves buffing the skins using diamond grains or other hard substances. This induces collagen production. In other words, it removes the top dead cells for them to regenerate quickly. Microdermabrasion is usually not painful. However, dermatologists find that the rougher the buffing is, the better the results are. Discuss the technique with your doctor before you proceed with it.
LASER SKIN RESURFACING
Laser skin resurfacing helps reduce age spots, wrinkles, acne scars, and blemishes. It also balances skin tone and tightens the skin. The procedure is done with the use of high-intensity light. This light removes the skin layer by layer with high precision. During the healing time, new skin cells form, thus tightening the skin and giving your face a younger look.
The effect of the procedure and the recovery time may vary from one person to the other. During the recovery time, you may experience itching, stinging, redness and swelling. Once in awhile, you might need to apply ointment to the skin. You also have to avoid direct exposure to sunlight. Laser skin resurfacing may seem troublesome, but its effects last 2-5 years.
WRINKLE FILLERS
Unlike Botox, injectable wrinkle fillers fill creases, lines, and wrinkles to smoothen the surface in less than 30 minutes. Fillers usually contain hyaluronic acid which is a naturally occurring sugar that one loses as they age. This adds volume to the skin; lifts the cheeks, jawlines, chins, and temples; and plumps sagging skin.
The treatment is quick and easy, and the results last from four months to one year. However, the procedure can’t be done on someone that is allergic to it.
CHEMICAL PEELS
Chemical peels use a chemical solution in removing the outer layer of the skin and improving its appearance. These are usually used on the hands, neck, and face to treat fine lines, wrinkles, scars, age spots, sun damage, and more. When the old outer skin has been removed, the new skin, which is less wrinkled and smoother, replaces it.
During the cosmetic procedure, you may experience some burning sensations that will last from 5-10 minutes. To ease the pain, you can use a cold compress. Depending on the chemical peel’s intensity, the redding may last several weeks.
Conclusion
You can look younger if you really want to. There are many ways for you to achieve that smoother, wrinkle-free skin. However, before you choose between botox, microdermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing, wrinkle fillers, and chemical peels, make sure that you talk to your dermatologist first.
