Facial treatments can help aging skin look younger by reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Facial treatments include everything from home remedies and expensive lotions to surgical procedures and treatments that involve high-tech tools.
Medical Treatments
Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition characterized by severe pain in the face. The attacks might be infrequent at first and progress to increasingly longer bouts. Facial treatments for trigeminal neuralgia usually begin with medications such as anticonvulsants, followed by alcohol injections to numb the pain and, if necessary, surgery to repair the damaged nerves. Other diseases that could require facial treatments include Paget's disease and Parkinson's disease.
Temporary Results
Facial fillers are used to plump up and erase wrinkles temporarily. Most fillers last up to six months, when treatments must be redone. Doctors at the Mayo Clinic report that the most common fillers used for facial treatments include collagen, hyaluronic acid, hydroxyapetite and fat transplants. The results can be irregular and lead to symptoms such as an allergic reactions or infection. Massage and facial peels from a spa are temporary treatments that can rejuvenate skin and provide a rosy glow for a day or so.
New Skin
New skin can be uncovered by using a laser that burns away the damaged layer of skin. Laser resurfacing is done to remove fine wrinkles, even out irregular skin tones or clear acne scars. Patients typically have a red face for a week or so that resembles severe sunburn. The new skin that appears once the burning has healed is the second layer of epidermis. Risks of laser resurfacing facial treatments include infection, scarring and prolonged redness.
Moisturizers
Dermatologists at the Allergan Foundation recommend preventive facial treatments and changes in lifestyle to avoid skin problems and wrinkles. Sunscreen and moisturizers that contain ultra-violet protection are the best treatment that anyone can use to prevent wrinkles and uneven skin tones. Men and women who find one or two facial treatment products that work well should stick to those products to reduce irritation. Home treatments from over-the-counter moisturizers take time to work and should be tried for at least three months before making a determination as to the product's effectiveness.
Costs
The costs of facial treatments vary widely. Creams and lotions can cost anywhere from $12 a bottle to hundreds of dollars. Most cosmetic surgery procedures such as injections and laser resurfacing require multiple visits that can cost more than $2,000 in total. Visiting a spa for a facial rubdown and application of professional creams and massage usually runs around $75 for a 45-minute treatment.
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