From a dermatologist’s perspective, there are several “non-surgical” anti-aging treatments that can help improve skin appearance and reduce visible signs of aging. These treatments focus on rejuvenating the skin, boosting collagen production, and reducing wrinkles, age spots, and sagging. Here are some of the best options:
- Topical Retinoids
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- Retinoids increase skin cell turnover, thereby reducing the appearance of fine lines, decreasing age spots, and promoting collagen production.
- Botulinum Toxin
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- These injectable treatments relax muscles that cause wrinkles, particularly around the forehead, eyes (crow’s feet), and between the brows (frown lines). Botulinum toxins can smoothen out wrinkles, creating a more youthful appearance and preventing further wrinkle formation.
- Dermal Fillers
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- Fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, and Radiesse restore volume to areas that have lost collagen or fat over time, such as the cheeks, under-eye area, and lips. With proper use, fillers can replenish areas that had volume loss, improve wrinkles, and enhance facial contours.
- Chemical Peels
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- A chemical peel is used to exfoliate the skin to a certain depth, which is determined by the type of peel used (light, medium or deep). Properly used, chemical peels may promote collagen production as well as reduce fine lines, age spots, and sun damage.
- Microneedling
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- During microneedling, tiny needles create micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating the body’s natural healing process and boosting collagen and elastin production.
- Laser Skin Resurfacing
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- Many lasers are on the market! For example, the fractional CO2 laser ablates the skin’s surface to remove damaged skin cells and stimulate collagen production. Depending on the laser, we are able to target almost anything, including wrinkles, sun damage, skin imperfections, redness, skin texture, and/or sagginess.
- PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy
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- One of our most popular treatments. PRP is a concentrated serum of platelets with growth factors that is drawn from your own blood. PRP is then injected back into your skin to stimulate collagen production and overall rejuvenation. PRP is also extensively used for specific types of hair loss.
- Microneedling with Radiofrequency (Profound RF)
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- Radiofrequency energy heats the skin’s deeper layers to stimulate collagen production and tighten the skin. Microneedling with radiofrequency, such as Profound RF, is an excellent non-surgical option to tighten your face and neck, decrease sagging, and reduce fines.
Also, I cannot forget consistent sunscreen use. This is key to preventing photoaging and skin cancer, and overall maintaining a youthful complexion with time. As always, these blogs are for educational purposes only. Schedule an appointment to see what treatments are right for you.