Many of us would agree that having a healthy, glowing complexion that defies the hands of time is desirable. Thankfully, going under the knife is no longer the last resort when it comes to reversing the aging process, and with an array of non-surgical procedures available these days, ranging from botox in Los Angeles to dermabrasion, it can be helpful to know your options. In this article, we will look at some non-invasive treatments you can consider for glowing, youthful skin.
Botox Injections
Touted for its fast and effective results, botox lives up to its claims to rid your face of wrinkles and smooth out fine lines. This treatment works by temporarily blocking the nerve signal to the muscles in your face preventing them from contracting. As the muscles relax, so do the creases, lines and wrinkles that form around particular areas such as the forehead, around the eyes and between the eyebrows.
Botox treatments can be injected conveniently within 20 to 30 minutes, giving it the reputation of being the ‘lunchtime procedure’. Although the results are visible within three to four days, the effects gradually wear off over three to six months, and require topping up to maintain a youthful appearance.
Microdermabrasion
Based on the treatment of exfoliating the skin, microdermabrasion involves gently buffing away dead skin cells on the surface of your skin to reveal new and fresher layers of skin underneath. By promoting collagen synthesis and cell renewal microdermabrasion is a great treatment for creating a glowing complexion without being invasive to the skin.
The treatment uses tiny crystals which act as an abrasive to exfoliate the skin and apply suction to vacuum out dirt and other impurities. The result is clearer, brighter skin with less appearance of uneven skin tone, scarring as well as fine lines and wrinkles.
Pore Vacuum
Pore vacuums are handheld devices which extract impurities such as blackheads, dirt and sebum that are lodged in the pores and also slough off dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. When used regularly pore vacuums can reduce pore size, stimulate blood flow and circulation to the face, reduce blemishes and the appearance of lines as well as result in an overall cleaner, brighter and healthier complexion.
Laser Resurfacing
This facial rejuvenation treatment uses a laser to help reduce blemishes, fine lines and wrinkles, improving the appearance of the skin. The process involves directing beams of light at uneven or irregular skin to help improve its texture and appearance. The use of a laser allows areas of the face to be precisely targeted and removed layer by layer. As the outer layer, known as the epidermis is removed the underlying layer or dermis is heated stimulating the growth of collagen resulting in firmer, smoother skin.
Laser resurfacing involves either ablative or non-ablative lasers depending on your needs. The main difference between these two types of procedures is ablative lasers remove the skin from the epidermis or top layer, while non-ablative lasers heat up the underlying tissue or dermis in order to produce collagen, without harming the surface of the skin.
With an understanding of the four skin treatments in this article, you can now decide which option is best for you.
