Facial rejuvenation is loosely defined as any procedure that provides a more youthful appearance to your skin. It consists of both surgical and nonsurgical methods to reduce wrinkles, tighten loose skin, improve pigmentation and correct sun damage. The type of procedure used is often dependent on a variety of different factors, including your age, health, skin type and severity of wrinkles, so not all treatments can improve the skin in all people. Your dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon can determine which facial rejuvenation method is best for you.
Retinoids
Retinoids are topical prescription creams sometimes used to rejuvenate the skin. They are most effective on fine lines and wrinkles, as well as areas of discoloration, advises MayoClinic.com. Retinoids cause cellular turnover while stimulating the production of collagen, which can provide a more even tone and texture to your skin.
Cosmetic Fillers
Cosmetic fillers are injectable substances that fill in lines, wrinkles and folds that develop as a result of aging, explains the Food and Drug Administration. Collagen, hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxylapatite, poly-L-lactic acid and fat are all used for this purpose. When injected along lines, wrinkles or folds, any one of these substances can plump up soft contour defects with the rest of your skin, providing a more youthful appearance.
Botulinum Toxin Type A
Botulinum toxin type A is another injectable substance, but instead of filling in fine lines and wrinkles, it impedes muscle contractions. Without the ability to contract and tighten, the muscles relax and the skin flattens, according to MayoClinic.com. This provides a smoother and more youthful appearance to the skin.
Microdermabrasion
One of the least-invasive skin-resurfacing techniques, microdermabrasion buffs away the very surface of your skin cells. This encourages the growth of new skin cells, improving the tone, texture and pigmentation of your skin.
Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure that removes the surface layer of your skin. As the area heals, new skin develops in its place. This skin is more even in tone and texture, decreasing the signs of sun damage, discoloration and wrinkling.
Chemical Peels
Like both microdermabrasion and dermabrasion, chemical peels remove the surface layer of the skin. However, the strength of the acidic agent used to burn away the skin can be adjusted, not only removing the epidermis, but the dermis as well. The skin that grows back in its place is smoother than before, advises MayoClinic.com, providing a more youthful appearance to your face.
Laser Therapy
Laser therapy entails the use of laser energy to remove the surface layer of your skin as well as stimulate the production of collagen and elastin within the dermis. The skin that grows back is much more even in tone and texture, while the additional collagen and elastin help to further fill in lines, wrinkles and folds, all of which provide a more youthful appearance to the skin.
Face Lift
Face lifts are the most invasive form of facial rejuvenation, but provide the longest effects. With this cosmetic procedure, excess skin is removed and underlying facial muscles and tissues are tightened, which reduces lines, wrinkles, folds and sagging skin.
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