Your skin changes; wrinkles start appearing, fine lines appear, and scars show as you get older. These may not look good as they tell your tale so visibly. Fortunately, cosmetic dermatology Forest Hills treatments are available to help you correct those skin problems and leave you feeling young again.
What is skin rejuvenation?
This procedure involves processes that work to improve your skin appearance and leave you with smooth and youthful skin. You may have to use some skincare products and undergo procedures to help achieve your skin restoration goal. A typical example of skin rejuvenation is skin resurfacing, which works by removing the top layer of your skin and revealing the fresh inner skin.
What are the examples of skin resurfacing treatments?
You may have different options for skin rejuvenation methods from which you can choose. They may include:
- Laser resurfacing
This skin rejuvenation process uses a beam of light to remove the epidermis, treat minor flaws, and improve your skin’s appearance. It may involve
- Ablative laser
This laser treatment works by removing the thin outer skin and then heating the inner skin. This removal will encourage the collagen, therefore, improving the texture and firmness of your skin. As the treatment progresses, your skin grows smooth and tight.
- Nonablative laser
This treatment is less aggressive than the ablative laser treatment. But it also promotes the growth of collagen to restore your skin. Though the improvements are not easily noticeable, it has a shorter and quicker recovery time.
- Chemical peels
This procedure uses a chemical solution to eliminate the layers of your skin. This treatment can address your skin’s acne scars, wrinkles, and discoloration, especially on your face. You can either have the following depths of chemical peels:
- Light chemical peel
This peeling uses a diluted chemical solution and can treat dryness, acne, and uneven skin tone. You may choose to have it regularly.
- Medium chemical peel
This peeling uses a medium solution to remove the outer skin layer and some bit of the inner skin layer. It can treat uneven skin tone, wrinkles, and scars. You may need a regular repeat of this procedure for best results.
- Deep chemical peel
This peeling procedure removes deeper skin cells, and your doctor may recommend it if you have deeper scars, wrinkles, and precancerous growth. A deep chemical peel offers the best results, and you may not need to repeat the procedure.
- Microneedling
This procedure entails using tiny needles to prick the skin, causing the body to produce more collagen, which aids your skin to help regain a youthful look. Microneedling can help address skin issues like acne, hyperpigmentation, scars, stretch marks, and sun damage. You may consider microneedling if you have a darker skin tone as it uses no heat, therefore not affecting your skin pigmentation.
You may have to see a doctor who will conduct an evaluation and determine which skin rejuvenation technique can suit you best. This choice may also depend on your skin goals.
If you want to learn more about how you can benefit from skin rejuvenation, visit Adult and Pediatric Dermatology or request an appointment online.
