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FACTS ABOUT FACIAL SKIN
REJUVENATION
As skin ages
it becomes thinner and less
elastic because collagen and
elastin, the tissues that keep
the skin firm, become weaker.
These changes lead to fine
lines, sagging skin, and other
unwanted signs of aging.
Facial
rejuvenation can effectively:
-
reduce
wrinkles
-
treat sun
spots
-
tighten
loose skin
-
improve
skin tone and color
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remove
blotchiness
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eliminate
damaged blood vessels
TREATMENT
OPTIONS
Many factors
influence the treatment that the
doctor may recommend to
rejuvenate one's face, including
age, health, skin type, and the
amount of sun damage. A doctor
also can recommend rejuvenation
procedures for other areas, such
as the skin on the neck,
shoulders, or hands. In some
cases, more than one treatment
may be used to produce better
and longer-lasting results.
Facial rejuvenation procedures
fall into the following key
categories:
|
Treatment Options |
Skin condition |
Benefit |
Recovery |
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1.
Soft tissue fillers |
-
wrinkle
-
depress scar
-
lips enhancement
|
-
plum furrows and
hollows in the face
-
reduce wrinkles
-
give the skin a
smoother and more
youthful |
- |
|
2.
Botulinum toxin type A (Botox) |
-
lines and wrinkle
-
visible band on the
neck
-
sagging face |
-
diminish lines and
wrinkles associated
with facial
expression
-
lifting face |
- |
|
3.
Dermabrasion |
-
substantial scarring
-
skin discoloration |
-
give the skin a
smoother and more
youthful |
1-2
weeks |
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4.
Microdermabrasion |
-
fine lines
-
superficial acne scar |
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give the skin a
smoother and more
youthful |
- |
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5.
Chemical peels |
-
wrinkle
-
skin discoloration
- age
spots
-
dull skin texture
-
mild acne scar |
-
less wrinkle
-
smoother skin
-
more even in color |
Depends on types of acid
but in generally is 1-2
weeks |
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6.
Laser and light
rejuvenation
-
Ablative laser
-
Non-ablative
laser
|
-
severe skin aging
-
acne scar
-
wrinkle
-
skin discoloration
-
dull skin texture
-
acne scar
-
vascular lesion
|
-
skin tightening
-
improve in texture
and
tone
-
skin tightening
-
improve in texture,
pigmentation, pore
and
tone
-
reduce fine lines and
wrinkles
-
improve vascular
lesion or broken vein |
1-2
weeks
-
|
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7.
Autologous cell
rejuvenation; Platelet
Rich Plasma
(PRP)
|
-
wrinkle
-
skin discoloration
|
-
improve fine line,
skin tightening,
pigmentation |
- |
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8.
Radiofrequency –
Thermage |
-
sagging face
|
-
skin tightening
-
face, brow, cheek
lifting
-
reduce fine lines and
wrinkles |
- |
RISKS OF
FACIAL SKIN REJUVENATION
All medical procedures have
associated risks. In general,
the more invasive the procedure,
the greater the associated risk.
Patients who undergo facial
rejuvenation may experience some
temporary side effects, such as
mild redness, swelling,
bruising, and minor discomfort.
Scarring, persistent redness, or
permanent pigment changes are
possible with more invasive
procedures.
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