Non-operative treatments won't have the same drastic results as operative treatments, but for the right candidates, they may offer marked facial improvements.
While the popularity of these procedures continues to skyrocket, many La Jolla plastic surgeons report that skin rejuvenation in San Diego is peaking.
According to these statistics, here isa non-operative roster to help defy age:
Cosmetic Injections
The prescription ingredient of botulinum toxin can help smooth away wrinkles for a few months or longer. The upper portions of the face are treated such as frown lines and crow's feet.
For the mid and lower part of the face, hyaluronic acid derma fillers are an optimal choice.
They can add volume to the following areas:
1 Nasolabial folds
2 Cheeks
3 Cheekbones
4 Chin
Results of these injections may last a year or longer.
For these injections, typically a topical lidocaine cream is applied to numb the skin for a more comfortable application.
Ultherapy
Recently, the FDA approved an ultrasound therapy called, Ultherapy. This ultrasound treatment helps lift and tighten skin along the brow line, jawline, and neck.
Like cosmetic injections, this ultrasound lifting treatment fits a specific age and candidate category. Again, it's for those who are not quite ready to undergo a facelift, but would benefit from a noninvasive procedure directed at the brow, jaw and neck.
This procedure, which takes under an hour, uses the energy of ultrasound to deliver it to the deep cellular support skin layers. The skin surface is not affected which means there is no downtime. While collagen is being regenerated, patients continue to see visual improvements three to six months following their treatment.
Chemical Peels
A series of chemical peels are an excellent way to remove the top layers of skin. Following a treatment, flaking typically begins a few days later. While it works well to help even out skin tone and texture, it also promotes collagen.
There are a variety of chemical peels to choose from, and also at different grades, so a medical professional will choose what is best aligned for a skin type and aesthetic goals.
However, the two primary peels are trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and alphahydroxy acid (AHA).
Both types of peels are a great help in reversing damage from over exposure from the sun.
After the top layers of skin have shed, the facial benefits include:
1 A lesser appearance of fine lines
2 Smoother and softer skin
3 Less freckles and sun spots
4 More even skin tone
5 Decreased appearance of acne scars and acne
Underneath the deep layers of the skin, collagen production is being promoted while damaged skin cells are being restored.
There is an array of non-operative facial skin rejuvenation procedures which can add skin youth. With that said, it's important to remember that the leading cause of premature aged skin is caused by the sun. So when outdoors, wear a broad spectrum sunscreen every day for protection.
