As you get older, your skin produces less collagen and elastin. This makes the skin lose its elasticity and may result in wrinkles. However, you can reduce aging effects on the skin with the help of your skilled and experienced aesthetic surgeon in Atlanta. Below are some of the surgical and non-surgical procedures which your specialist may recommend.
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Botulinum injections
This treatment method works by preventing muscle contraction. Your doctor may use botulinum injection on wrinkles or frown lines across the forehead, between your eyebrows, and the corners of your eye. You may need multiple injections to maintain the results.
Facelift
This surgical process is also known as rhytidectomy, used to tighten sagging skin and remove extra tissue or fat beneath your skin’s surface. Before the procedure, your surgeon may administer local or general anesthesia, depending on your choice. The results of a facelift are not permanent, and recovery may take several months.
Soft tissue fillers
Your doctor may inject tissues such as fat, hyaluronic acid, and collagen beneath your skin to plump and smoothen wrinkles. It is normal to experience swelling and bruising on your face after treatment. Your doctor may prescribe pain killers to alleviate the pain.
Dermabrasion
This treatment method is used for age spots, wrinkles, and sun damage. Your doctor uses a rotating brush to remove the outer skin layer from different areas on your face during the process. This causes new and more elastic skin to grow on your face. You may experience scabbing and slight swelling after the procedure. The new skin may appear pink for several months after treatment.
Laser resurfacing
A laser beam heats the inner layer of your skin and stimulates the production of more collagen. With advanced technology, there are now fractional lasers that cause less scarring and skin pigmentation. Non-ablative fractional lasers require a short time for recovery. Your doctor may recommend this treatment method if you have fewer wrinkles because the results are not evident.
Chemical peel
For this treatment method, a chemical solution is used to remove the top layer of your skin. After several weeks, new and younger skin grows back in the treatment area. You may experience a few side effects after the procedure, including bruising, scarring, and infection.
Microdermabrasion
This process is similar to dermabrasion. Your specialist will remove a thin layer of your skin. You may require several treatments over time to achieve your desired results. Your doctor may not recommend this treatment if you have rosacea which are small veins on your face. After the procedure, you may have inflammation in the treated area and slight redness.
Photodynamic therapy
This form of treatment involves using a topical photosensitizing agent and wavelength of light to treat fine lines, sun damage, and pigmentation. Photodynamic rejuvenation may also reduce the size of pores and reduce oil glands. Patients with acne may benefit from this treatment method. You may require one or two treatments to start noticing the results.
The results of each treatment method vary depending on the depth of your wrinkles. Anti-aging treatments are considered to be cosmetic procedures and are therefore not covered by insurance. It is also essential to discuss with your doctor to make sure a particular treatment method is suitable for you. Reserve a session with your cosmetic surgeon at John David Mullins, MD PC, to learn more about anti-aging treatment methods.