There are numerous methods to address specific issues with the skin. Over time, our skin becomes less and less of what it used to be with a range of issues coming up like acne, wrinkles and sun burns.
Whether or not it’s a dermatological issue that needs medical attention or you just want to deal with the issue to have clear looking skin again, there is a plethora of skin rejuvenation treatments available.
Popular Treatments
There is a range of both invasive and non-invasive treatments to try out which will leave your skin feeling as young as you feel on the inside. Some of the most popular treatments available today include:
Botox
Botox is definitely the most popular anti-ageing treatment out there today. It is very popular mainly due to the fact that it is relatively affordable, widely available, has few risks, and requires no recovery time.
Botox is administered via targeted injections of botulinum toxin which are effective for temporarily smoothing out wrinkles on the face, around the eyes, and around the neck. They work on pesky wrinkles mainly caused by trivial movements like smiling, frowning or raising eyebrows.
When muscles around those areas are injected, they become paralyzed and become relaxed – might sound scary but it’s how the wrinkles relax to give you clear skin.
Botox is used to reduce the degree of muscle movement, which in turn softens existing wrinkles and prevents formation of deep lines in the future.
Potential side effects from Botox include bruising, headache, eye dryness and weakness in surrounding muscles. The results from this skin rejuvenation treatment last about 3-6 months.
Dermabrasion
This technique is performed by dermatologists and licensed professionals. On matters to do with medical aesthetic devices, they use exfoliating devices that work to remove the outer layers of your skin.
Your dermatologist will first numb your skin, then use the device to remove outer layers of skin. When the damaged layers are removed, your body will create newer and younger skin cells. This procedure works on acne, acne scars, uneven skin tones, and sunspots. There is some recovery time involved so expect a list of dos and don’ts from your dermatologist for when you go home after the procedure.
Side effects include redness, swelling and irritation immediately after the procedure although they do fade over the next week or so.
The results from this procedure can last for years.
Laser Resurfacing
Laser resurfacing is without a doubt one of the best procedures for skin rejuvenation. It takes care of all the common skin concerns like wrinkles, age spots, sunspots, acne and more. It is also effective on moderate and deep lines and wrinkles which without a doubt improves skin tone, texture and tightness.
What makes laser resurfacing this effective is that it is able to target specific types of cells in distinct layers which takes care of conditions like birthmarks.
Laser resurfacing uses repeated pulses of light beams onto the targeted areas of the skin working on two fronts:
First, it destroys the outer layer of damaged skin which allows new skin cells to develop in its place.
Second, the heat from the laser encourages collagen production. Collagen is a protein that keeps skin tight and smooth. Laser resurfacing is done by a plastic surgeon or dermatologist and the whole process takes about two hours.
Side effects will include redness of the skin immediately after the treatment. It is also worth noting that your skin will be sensitive to the sun for a few months so always have sunscreen in your bag or purse. The results can last years.
Chemical peels
Chemical peels are exactly as they sound like and they require no medical aesthetic devices. Chemical peels range from mild to deep.
They involve chemical solutions being applied to the skin which results in the skin blistering and peeling off. The top layer will peel off leaving you with fine, younger-looking skin.
