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Numerous Treatment Options Available | | If you're looking to improve your age- and sun-damaged skin, you have a wide range of treatment options to choose from. With so many options, selecting the right treatment (or series of treatments) for your particular skin type and skin problem can be a challenge. That's why it's so important to consult an expert physician. He or she can help walk you through your choices. Here's a quick run-through of those choices: | | Laser TreatmentsLaser skin rejuvenation can be great for treating "age" and other brown spots, redness and discoloration, fine lines and wrinkles, and spider veins. It also helps tighten sagging skin. New advances in laser technologies for skin rejuvenation come on the market frequently. Be sure to consult a physician who's up to date on the very latest developments in this field. That expert can review the options with you and let you know what's best in your particular case. "Spa" TreatmentsThese quick, non-invasive treatments, which include microdermabrasion and mild chemical peels, are often offered as "lunch-time" procedures in spas and by aestheticians. (For the safest and most effective results, be sure the aesthetician is well trained and works under the guidance of a physician.) Yet, although effective at freshening up the skin's appearance, these treatments can't address more serious age-related rejuvenation needs. Injectable Treatments Injectables include muscle-relaxers like Botox and Dysport, as well as dermal fillers like Restylane and Juvederm. Both types of injectables are used to treat wrinkles, including deep wrinkles, such as "frown" lines on the forehead and "marionette" lines that run from the edge of the mouth to the chin. For greatest effect, a combination of the two treatments is often recommended. To learn more about these very popular treatments — and which one is best for your skin needs — read our Injectables Comparison section. First StepsBefore undergoing any kind of skin rejuvenation, you need to research your treatment options. But no matter how much research you do, you won't really know which wrinkle treatment is right for your skin, your lifestyle — and your pocketbook — without first consulting an experienced physician. A Consultation Is the Best Course of Action The best course of action is to seek a consultation with a physician who has access to a wide range of treatment options. At the consultation the physician will examine your skin and talk with you about your treatment goals. He or she will then present you with all your options. You want a physician who has the technologies and experience to offer a wide range of treatment choices. You'll then have the freedom to select the option that is most likely to produce the results you're hoping for. Last modified: October 6, 2009 |
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