5 Things You Need to Know About Skin Rejuvenation

1. Banish Wrinkles and Lines With a Chemical Peel

A chemical peel is one popular option for skin rejuvenation. Just as its name suggests, a chemical peel peels away the top layer of skin, producing new skin that is smoother and younger looking. Chemical peels can be mild or medium. Mild chemical peels are ideal for people in their twenties with early signs of aging. Moderate chemical peels can help banish age spots and freckles. Following a chemical peel, patients look like they have a sunburn. Redness and peeling will last anywhere between three to 14 days.

2. Sand Away Wrinkles With Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion, including microdermabrasion, uses small particles to sand away the top layer of skin. Dermabrasion works best in intervals. Patients may undergo this type of skin rejuvenation as many as six times in seven to 10 days. Once dermabrasion is complete, skin appears smoother and pores look smaller. Microdermabrasion can also help reduce the appearance of fine lines. Dermabrasion can help reduce the appearance of scars as well. Following a dermabrasion session, patients will look like they have a sunburn. People with darker pigmented skin should be careful with dermabrasion, as it can permanently lighten skin.

3. Laser Resurfacing Tackles Skin Rejuvenation Head on

The latest breakthrough in skin rejuvenation is with laser resurfacing. Laser resurfacing can help a myriad of skin problems. It lessens the looks of age spots and wrinkles; it also helps reduce the appearance of tattoos, scars, moles. It can aid in the removal of excess facial hair and warts. Laser skin rejuvenation also has less risk of bleeding and infection than other skin rejuvenation procedures.

4. Plump up Lines and Wrinkles With Collagen

Collagen has been an anti-aging superstar for many years. Collagen is protein substance found in humans and animals. It's harvested from cows or donated by the patient or a donor. Patients undergo testing for any allergies before using bovine (cow) collagen. Collagen injections focus on areas of wrinkles and deep lines over a series of treatments until you reach the desired level of plumpness. People who are afraid of needles may want to stay away from collagen injections. The results of collagen last anywhere between three and twelve months.

5. Skin Rejuvenation Doesn't Have to Hurt

Many lotions, gels and creams are available to aid in skin rejuvenation. They can be used alone or as part of an overall skin rejuvenation program. Vitamin A, found in the prescription drug Tretinoin, can help reduce fine wrinkles and age spots. Lotions and cleansers that contain alpha-hydroxy acids help skin look younger and smoother. Plus, they can help reduce acne and other skin problems.

Last updated on: Nov 18, 2009

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