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Many of us wish we could go back in time and take better care of our skin, and once those tell-tale signs of aging appear, it can be difficult — if not impossible — to reverse the process with skin care products alone.
Let’s face it, skin care creams and serums can only do so much, and nothing can completely halt the aging process. However, there are many non-surgical and surgical options that can make you look years — and even decades — younger.
Non-Surgical Skin Rejuvenation to Restore Youthful-Looking Features
Depending on your specific skin issues, there are several options. The following professional treatments can all help restore your youthful appearance.
BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX® Cosmetic is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths out dynamic wrinkles caused by repetitive muscle movements. These deep lines often occur on the forehead, between the eyebrows, and around the eyes (crow’s feet).
Injectable Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are used to plump the skin or stimulate collagen production for smoother, less-wrinkled skin and fuller contours. Fillers are available in different materials (like hyaluronic acid) and thicknesses to address specific signs of aging.
One filler should not be used to treat every concern.
JUVÉDERM® Ultra
JUVÉDERM® Ultra is an excellent choice to treat lines around the lips, deeper crow feet, and frown lines. You can expect JUVÉDERM® to last from nine to 14 months.
JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA™ XC
JUVÉDERM® Voluma™ is a unique FDA-approved injectable gel that adds instant volume to the cheek area and provides a subtle lift to help restore contour for a more youthful look. This injectable lasts up to two years.
JUVÉDERM® VOLLURE™ XC
JUVÉDERM® VOLLURE™ XC is used to lessen and minimize fine lines around the lips. Commonly referred to as smoker’s lines, these can significantly age your facial appearance. Fortunately, they can be alleviated with injectable dermal fillers.
JUVÉDERM® VOLBELLA™ XC
JUVÉDERM® VOLBELLA™ XC is specially designed to add subtle but noticeable fullness to the lips while maintaining the softness you want. This injectable is appropriate whether you have naturally thin lips or if your lips have thinned due to age.
Microneedling With Dermapen®
Microneedling with the Dermapen® can reduce the appearance of many skin flaws, including acne scars, wrinkles, blemishes, and even loose skin. Treatment with Dermapen® triggers collagen production, and over time you should see firmer, smoother, healthier-looking skin.
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels use scientifically formulated chemical solutions to sluff off old skin to reveal fresh, younger-looking skin. These treatments can:
- Reduce the appearance of fine lines around the mouth and under the eyes
- Treat sun-damaged skin and age-related wrinkles
- Diminish mild scars
- Improve acne and reduce the appearance of acne scars
- Lighten freckles, dark patches, and age spots
- Improve the overall texture of the skin
Chemical peels are available in a variety of strengths. The stronger the peel, the deeper it penetrates. While stronger chemical petals can produce more dramatic results, the downtime is longer than less potent peels.
Your doctor or aesthetician can help you choose the product that’s right for you.
Surgical Solutions to Turn Back Time
Sometimes we need a little bit more than non-surgical treatments can offer. When dealing with sagging facial and neck skin along with major loss of volume around the cheeks or body issues that have developed over time, surgical intervention may be the best approach.
Facelift Surgery
During facelift surgery, the underlying facial tissue is restructured, the deeper muscles are tightened, and excess skin is removed. Most of the time, your facelift will address neck issues at the same time.
Today’s plastic surgery techniques avoid the too-tight, windswept appearance often associated with facelifts of the past. Say goodbye to the droopy, saggy skin on your face and neck, and say hello to a more youthful facial structure with smoother, tighter skin and a healthy new dose of confidence!
Neck Lift Surgery
Very often, our neck ages faster than the rest of our face and body. In this case, no procedure that can correct significantly saggy neck skin the way a neck lift can.
Eyelid Surgery
Another concern that can creep up on us is droopy eyelids, making us look older, tired, and unattentive. An eye or brow lift should be considered in these cases and can be combined with a facelift if needed.
Interested in Looking Younger?
Check out all the links above to learn more about each procedure, or call our Shreveport plastic surgery practice at 318-219-8555 to set up a consultation with our board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bridges. Dr. Bridges sees patients from Shreveport, Alexandria, Longview, Tyler, and Texarkana, Louisiana.
You can also fill out our online form to schedule your consultation.