Does your skin feels aged and mature even though you are still in your thirties? or do you have pre-defined fine lines or acne scars, or any other issues you’d like to change? Dealing with acne conditions, pigmentations, sunspots, tan lines, scarring, creases, and bruises on your face can be frustrating. Fortunately, there has been a sudden growth in non-surgical skin treatments that work to eradicate or control further production. Cosmetic skin treatments help improve the texture and feel of your skin. Some remedies use heat therapy to trigger collagen production, while some fill in wrinkles or work like sandpaper to smooth out the imperfections. These treatments are less interfering than plastic surgery though they often need a little recovery time. It depends upon what you want to improve how much time you are willing to give to the whole process; there are several different options. Below we have listed the five most popular cosmetic skin treatments.
Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion is a long process performed by a professional dermatologist or a licensed professional. They will initially numb your skin and then use an exfoliator or a wire brush to remove the external layers of your skin. This outer peel is the damaged skin, and when this is removed, your body will create new and younger skin cells.
Advantages: Dermabrasions improve the appearance of acne, acne scars, wrinkles, sunspots, fine lines, and an uneven skin texture.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a less intense version or a mild version of dermabrasion. A licensed skin care specialist again performs the procedure. It is done by rubbing fine crystals through the skin using a hand-held device. It takes approximately half-hour to complete and requires no recovery time. Mostly it takes several sittings to see lasting results before any improvement starts showing. The longevity of effects depends on the severity of the skin damage and the number of treatments.
Advantages: Microdermabrasion removes the imperfections on the outer layer of skin, including enlarged spots, acne marks, minor facial lines or scars, and skin discoloration. It may also reduce the formation of stretch marks.
Laser Resurfacing
In laser resurfacing, repeating pulses of light beams are used on one targeted skin area that needs fixing, like a spot or scar. First, the laser destroys the external layer of damaged skin, allowing the new skin cells to develop in its place; then, the heat from the laser boosts collagen production, which helps keep skin to get tight and smooth. The procedure can last for up to 2-3 hours. It will make the skin red immediately after treatment. So make sure to apply SPF daily to avoid any sun damage.
Advantages: It will improve fine lines, clean scars; reduce wrinkles, acne spots, acne scars, sunspots, birthmarks, and warts.
Botox
Botox is a popular procedure where a doctor injects the chemical botulinum into muscles of the face that get temporarily paralyzed and become relaxed afterward. Doctors use a fragile needle and inject small amounts of Botox to target specific muscles, so the surrounding skin isn’t affected. Botox is generally injected into frown lines around the face, crow’s feet around the eyes, and the neck. This makes the skin relax and soften, improving its look. The whole process takes about 15-20 minutes maximum and does not require anesthesia or recovery time.
Advantages: The most common benefit of Botox is to improve fine lines and wrinkles in the face
Chemical Peels
These are performed to improve the skin’s texture and appearance. The treatment involves applying a chemical solution to remove the damaged and allergic skin. Chemical peels range from mild to profound variants and are performed by an expert skin specialist. The best type of peels depends on the severity of your skin problems. A chemically tested solution is applied on the skin, resulting in blistering and peeling off the skin. When that top layer peels off, the skin beneath will appear younger-looking, even-toned, and radiant.
Immediately after the procedure, your skin will need to be bandaged for several days immediately after the process to avoid complications or infections. The skin will crust, blister, and peel off over 7 to 14 days.
Advantages: It is best suited to treat sun spots, acne marks, dark freckles on the nose, wrinkles, acne spots and improve skin texture and pigmentation.
Laser Hair Removal
The standard laser hair removal procedure is generally safe for any body part, including the face. Even though it’s suitable for all skin tones, it works best on fair skin with dark hair. Darker hair absorbs more laser light. Many factors like skin type, hair thickness, and color determine the laser strength and how many treatments you will need.
