Who doesn’t love a baby’s skin – so soft,
smooth and perfect. But as we grow, our skin loses that perfection
of youth and reflects our life experiences. Wrinkles, age spots
and saggy skin can be signs of wisdom and experience, but they
can also make us look older than we care to appear. The good
news is that today we have more and more non-surgical alternatives
that help us to look - and feel - younger. Additionally, non-surgical
procedures have minimal recovery times, and can provide instant
results!
Dermatologists offer many non-surgical approaches to restoring
or maintaining beautiful and youthful skin, including:
Injectibles
There are two types of injectibles: relaxers and fillers. Relaxers,
such as Botox, relax the muscles so that the skin that lies
over them becomes smoother. It can take from a few days to
two weeks for the full effects of a Botox treatment to be
seen, but the results last up to four months. Patients using
Botox report looking up to five years younger and less stressed.
Fillers, such as Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Perlane and
Collagen replace lost volume by plumping up wrinkles and
firming sagging spots. Local or topical anesthetic creams
minimize any discomfort involved. Bruising and swelling are
temporary side effects, so fillers should not be used for
several days before important events. However, the results
can last up to six months, and fillers can unwrinkle deeper
lines than Botox can reach, as well as work in areas that
are not a candidate for Botox.
Lasers
Non-ablative lasers are intense, focused beams of light that
lessen signs of aging like brown spots, acne scars and wrinkles.
They can also help remove unwanted hair. And unlike ablative
laser treatments, which are more aggressive and can cause
superficial burning, non-ablative lasers are less invasive
and conduct heat to deeper dermis stimulating collagen synthesis.
Examples of non-ablative lasers include: IPL, Fotofacials,
Trinity and ReFirme. The abalative lasers, such as Active
FX/Deep FX will affect deeper lasers of the skin, and thus
provide even better results with the fine lines and wrinkling.
Peels
There are many different types of peels, and results depend
on both the ingredients and how long the peel is left on
the skin. Chemical peels can enhance your appearance by reducing
blotchy and uneven pigmentation, fine lines and renewing
sun-damaged cells. Many offices offer antioxidant brightening
and lightening peels, which boost the skin using vitamins
C & E, Green Tea Extract and other ingredients to fade
stubborn dark patches and restore your skin’s natural
smoothness. Chemical peels take 20 minutes and are done once
a month until the desired results are obtained. Other types
of peels include Green Peel (a 5-day deep herbal peel), Vi
Peel, Mesoclat, Fruit Peels and Glycolic Acid Peels .
Dr Lisa Benest is a medical and cosmetic dermatologist in
Burbank. She and her staff provide comprehensive skin examinations
as well as an array of non-invasive, cosmetic procedures and
offer a full line of skin care products. To learn more about
skin rejuvenation as well as the most up-to-date lasers, schedule
a Free Consultation with their cosmetic nurse. Check out their
website for a complete list of all the treatments: www.lisabenestmd.com
She can be reached at:
1624 W. Olive Ave #B
Burbank, CA 91506
818-729-9149
www.lisabenestmd.com
