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Definition
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At-Home Treatments
Whether your skin has changed as you’ve gotten older or due to a health condition, there are a number of skin treatments that can help rejuvenate your skin.
Read on to learn more about your options.
Skin rejuvenation includes various treatments that aim to restore your skin from any damage. Skin damage could be a result of sun exposure, an underlying health condition, or a normal sign of aging.
Certain treatment options are milder than an overall facelift and can also be used to treat specific areas. Some of the procedures of skin rejuvenation include:
What Is a Hydrafacial and How Does It Work?
Contraindications and Risks
There are some risks that can come with skin rejuvenation. These include:
In general, it is important to check with your healthcare provider before getting a treatment to make sure it is suitable. It is most important for individuals who have a weak immune system, are prone to scarring, are known to have cold sores, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding to consult with their healthcare provider before they choose to get a skin rejuvenation treatment.
What Kind of Healthcare Provider Should You Contact?Contact adermatologistto find out if you’re a candidate for skin rejuvenation. They can help educate you and give the best advice based on your medical history.
What Kind of Healthcare Provider Should You Contact?
Contact adermatologistto find out if you’re a candidate for skin rejuvenation. They can help educate you and give the best advice based on your medical history.
Types of Skin Rejuvenating Treatments
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Laser skin resurfacing—also known as lasabrasion, laser peel, and laser vaporization—is known to reduce scars, blemishes, and facial wrinkles.
Overall, this treatment can improve the complexion, aged or sun-damaged skin, acne scars, warts, fine lines,stretch marks, and wrinkles around your forehead, mouth, or under your eyes.
There are two types of lasers used during skin resurfacing procedures:
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Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are known to tighten, tone, and brighten the complexion. They also reduce or remove discoloration, age spots, or blotchiness.
Types of chemical peels include:
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Microdermabrasion and Dermabrasion
Microdermabrasion and dermabrasionuse the same technique but with varying degrees of intensity:
Microdermabrasion Process and Benefits
Microneedling
Microneedlingis a treatment that is known to stimulate elastin and collagen production. The professional will use an instrument that has small, sharp, thin needles on the skin.It can be painful, so numbing cream might be applied for an hour before treatment.
In a type called radiofrequency microneedling, radiofrequency energy is released through the insulated needles into the skin.
Sometimes, substances are applied to the skin. These can include hyaluronic acid or ascorbic acid. This is applied before or after treatment so there is deep penetration into the skin.
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
It also stimulates collagen production for the improvement of the overall skin tone. No skin is removed during this treatment.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillersare known to help restore volume and fullness in the face. They can also help get rid of facial lines.
This treatment can help delay the signs of aging without the need for cosmetic surgery such as a facelift, brow lift, or eye lift.
Some of the results of this treatment include:
How to Choose a Facial Filler
Botulinum Toxin Type A Treatments (Botox)
Most cosmetic Botox treatments last around three months. If an individual gets Botox treatments, some of the side effects can include:
People who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not get Botox.
The Simple Truths About Botox
There are options for at-home treatments.
For example, at-home microdermabrasion and chemical peels have lower concentrations of the same ingredients that you would get from a professional. There are also a number of ultrasound, laser, LED light, and microneedling roller products that you can use at home.
These are great economical treatments that can keep skin rejuvenated and address minor flaws. Before using an at-home treatment, ask a healthcare professional to make sure it is the right option. Read all the directions and risks.
A Word From Verywell
When a person has a skin rejuvenation treatment, the outcomes will vary depending on the procedure and individual. It is important to speak with a healthcare provider regarding your goals, past and present medical history, and any concerns. Your practitioner can help you find the best treatment and plan that will work for you.
7 SourcesVerywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.Harvard Health.Want to take years off your face? These treatments can rejuvenate your skin.American Society of Plastic Surgeons.What are the risks of skin rejuvenation and resurfacing?American Academy of Dermatology.Who should provide your cosmetic treatment?American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.Skin resurfacing guide.Tan MG, Jo CE, Chapas A, Khetarpal S, Dover JS.Radiofrequency microneedling: a somprehensive and critical review.Dermatol Surg. 2021;47(6):755-761. doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000002972American Society of Plastic Surgeons.Dermal fillers.MedlinePlus.Botox.
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Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.Harvard Health.Want to take years off your face? These treatments can rejuvenate your skin.American Society of Plastic Surgeons.What are the risks of skin rejuvenation and resurfacing?American Academy of Dermatology.Who should provide your cosmetic treatment?American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.Skin resurfacing guide.Tan MG, Jo CE, Chapas A, Khetarpal S, Dover JS.Radiofrequency microneedling: a somprehensive and critical review.Dermatol Surg. 2021;47(6):755-761. doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000002972American Society of Plastic Surgeons.Dermal fillers.MedlinePlus.Botox.
Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.
Harvard Health.Want to take years off your face? These treatments can rejuvenate your skin.American Society of Plastic Surgeons.What are the risks of skin rejuvenation and resurfacing?American Academy of Dermatology.Who should provide your cosmetic treatment?American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.Skin resurfacing guide.Tan MG, Jo CE, Chapas A, Khetarpal S, Dover JS.Radiofrequency microneedling: a somprehensive and critical review.Dermatol Surg. 2021;47(6):755-761. doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000002972American Society of Plastic Surgeons.Dermal fillers.MedlinePlus.Botox.
Harvard Health.Want to take years off your face? These treatments can rejuvenate your skin.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons.What are the risks of skin rejuvenation and resurfacing?
American Academy of Dermatology.Who should provide your cosmetic treatment?
American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.Skin resurfacing guide.
Tan MG, Jo CE, Chapas A, Khetarpal S, Dover JS.Radiofrequency microneedling: a somprehensive and critical review.Dermatol Surg. 2021;47(6):755-761. doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000002972
American Society of Plastic Surgeons.Dermal fillers.
MedlinePlus.Botox.
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