– COLLABORATIVE CONTENT –
One of the most annoying issues you can have as you age is experiencing changes in the condition of your skin. As it is exposed to natural elements like wind, pollutants and other substances, you can start to see the surface damage. That damage can manifest as all sorts of problems, such as blocked pores, wrinkles or discoloured areas. The skincare industry has developed a family of treatments called resurfacing techniques to help you alleviate such problems. Here are some of the top resurfacing techniques you may wish to try.
Dermabrasion Techniques to Treat Skin Problems
Dermabrasion is a process by which a unique type of brush is used to remove debris from the surface of your skin. It also removes dead skin cells in the process. The procedure, which costs around $1,200 depending on the clinic you attend, can be somewhat harsh. It typically turns your skin red and can create temporary scabs. Such side effects may take a week or more to subside. An alternative to dermabrasion is microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion uses small crystals to treat your skin. They are blasted at the treatment area using a hand-held tool at a fairly high rate of speed. The purpose is to gently remove debris without causing the same degree of after effects as dermabrasion. Microdermabrasion is gentler, but that also means you may require several procedures to get your desired results.
Resurfacing Your Skin Using Clinical Laser Devices
Laser skin resurfacing is a stronger procedure than microdermabrasion or dermabrasion. It can also provide a more precise and targeted treatment, in some cases. Treatment with a laser machine for skin involves targeting a precise beam of a specific type of light at your skin. The beam also creates hear. As it targets each area, it can remove some debris and also promote healing by affecting the collagen that helps hold the skin cells together.
Chemical Peel Procedures for Resurfacing Your Skin
Chemical peels perform in similar ways to dermabrasion and laser peels. They remove debris and help the healthier, under layers of skin show through by getting rid of dead cells. However, they are often cheaper than those procedures. Nevertheless, you must consider the potential for repeat treatments when booking a peel procedure. Such a procedure uses a mix of skin-safe chemicals in the place of crystals or laser beams.
Botox Injections to Smooth Out Your Skin
Botox is a material derived from a specific type of plant. It has paralytic qualities, meaning it can “freeze” muscles in place. When a small amount is injected into your skin, it causes the muscles in the localized area to temporarily stop contracting. That can help you remove wrinkles, at least temporarily. However, the procedure has to be repeated regularly. It is common to need a treatment every few months.
Injecting Fillers to Plump Up Your Skin
Unlike Botox, which freezes your muscles in one position temporarily, fillers are designed to literally fill space. By injecting them under the surface of your skin, you can fill up hollow areas. The result is a plump, round appearance and a smoothing out of small wrinkles in the treatment area. Filler types vary, but many also contain healthy components like collagen or minerals. Those components can help your skin heal.
Having Surgery to Treat Your Skin as a Last Resort
Surgery should never be your first skincare treatment option. As long as you catch your skin problems early, treatments like those listed above are better options. However, many treatments, including laser procedures, can only assist you before your skin problems become severe. Once you have severe skin sags or related problems, surgery may be required to correct those issues.
Have you had any of these skin treatments before? Let me know in the comments below.
*Disclaimer – This is a collaborative post. This post has been pre-written.
