Most of us will need facial rejuvenation eventually
especially if we have sun damaged skin. In fact wrinkles, splotches,
freckles, and brown patches usually show up fairly early, by thirty years of
age. All of these conditions are due to how much time the skin was exposed to the sun, and whether
an SPF sunscreen lotion was used regularly.
The good news is sun damaged and
precancerous skin can be reversed by a process called New
York City facial rejuvenation. This may consist of minimal peels, laser,
microdermabrasion, creams, and even a full face skin resurfacing with a CO2
laser.
If the skin isn't too damaged, facial rejuvenation will
result in a brighter more youthful result. For example, a chemical peel is
one form by which the face is treated with a glycolic or strong chemical
solution that burns off the top layer of skin. There will be a little
itching and burning, but a fan is commonly used to reduce discomfort which
is minimal. Once the chemical solution has been rinsed off, the patient may
go home. The face will be red and may develop some scabbing after a few
days, but keeping it moist with petroleum jelly will help it to heal faster.
Once healed, this method of facial rejuvenation will reveal healthy new
skin, along with a radiant complexion.
In office laser treatments for New
York City facial rejuvenation use light pulse to remove wrinkles, age
spots, freckles and skin discoloration. This type of treatment tightens the
skin as well and minimizes large pores. Another procedure called
microdermabrasion works by an applied gel which has gritty properties that
gently scrub off the outer layer of skin. It's actually an easy treatment
that can be done during lunch. Other methods which work to reduce or
eliminate fine lines and problem pores, are creams meant for that purpose
called topicals. Over the counter creams are much more gentle but are
somewhat effective, whereas a prescription topical will be much more so.
Some
individuals swear by botox and collagen injections because there is no down
time, and the results last approximately 3-6 months. Finally, the most
dramatic improvement for the skin is laser resurfacing, with a full face
lift. This method of New
York City facial rejuvenation is not inexpensive but does allow the skin
to become much healthier, and with sun blocking creams it will remain that
way for many years.