Your skin is how you start communicating with the physical world around you. It represents how important you are to yourself. Being super comfortable in your skin also makes you more confident. It’s the outfit you wear 24×7.
Nonetheless, prolonged exposure to sun, acne, and aging can damage your skin. But thanks to various skin rejuvenation techniques, you can restore your healthy skin and look youthful again.
How To Save Your Skin?
Skin rejuvenation is a broad term used to call several skin revitalization methods that can help you look young. The techniques include non-invasive techniques like chemical peels and laser resurfacing as well as minimally invasive procedures like botox injections and microneedling.
Some products can be even bought over the counter and used at home. These techniques can treat a range of mild to moderate skin conditions such as scars from acne or injury, sunburns, loose skin, dull skin tone, and more.
Non-invasive Treatments
➜ Chemical peels
It is a procedure that uses an acidic solution to treat scarring and other similar damages to the skin surface. The procedure is performed by a cosmetic technician who applies a solution such as glycolic acid, salicylic acid, or trichloroacetic acid to your skin.
This will break up and remove the surface layer made up of old skin cells. Results may vary depending upon the strength and thickness of the peel applied and can last for several years.
➜ Laser skin rejuvenation
This treatment uses a laser to correct minor flaws on the face or improve the skin complexion. Your cosmetologist either heats the skin or removes the top layer of the skin to promote the formation of fresh collagen, a protein that improves skin texture and firmness.
When the skin heals and regrows, it will appear tight and smooth. Treatment with a non-ablative laser is less aggressive and requires less recovery time though the results are less noticeable compared to an ablative laser.
➜ Microdermabrasion treatment
It is a mildly abrasive exfoliating technique to remove the top layer of the skin. The procedure will be done with a device that contains tiny crystals or a diamond tip to break up and remove the dead cells from the surface of your skin.
This encourages the formation of new collagen resulting in smooth and healthy skin. But you would need to repeat the procedure every month to get the complete results.
Minimally Invasive Treatments
➜ Microneedling
skin rejuvenation procedure that uses a device called a derma roller. The tiny needles in this device gently pricks on your skin. This stimulates the formation of collagen and another protein by the name elasticin which helps the skin to have more elasticity.
This will firm and tighten the skin restoring its youthful appearance. It may take several months to see the full effect and ideal results may take multiple sessions of the procedure to achieve.
➜ Botox injections
It is the better-known name of Botulinum toxin type A injections, which is an effective treatment for removing skin wrinkles. The formulation blocks nerve signals transmitted to the areas of the face where wrinkles are present. This will relax the facial muscles and smoothe out the wrinkles in those places. Injections need to be taken every three to four months to maintain the results.
➜ Dermal fillers
Another type of injection is taken under the skin to restore the subtle dips and bumps that make the shape of your face. The formulation contains active ingredients that can make your lips and cheeks fuller.
Filler injections are also an effective way to treat deep wrinkles and lines, under-eye circles, and more. Results are observed immediately and can last for months to years depending upon the filler used.
Topical OTC Products
Skin rejuvenating face masks, creams, and serums are OTC products that contain active ingredients with anti-aging properties. Vitamin A compounds and retinoids can reverse the signs of aging whereas Hydroxy acids can exfoliate the skin and promote fresh skin growth.
Peptides promote collagen formation and give a smooth texture to the skin whereas Vitamin C and Vitamin E can protect the skin from sun damage and also prevent aging.
For the optimum results for your time and money, it is important to pick the treatment that best suits your skin type. Talk with your dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon to choose the right solution for your needs.
