How to Reduce Facial Wrinkles

by Francisco G. Colón, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Few facial features make us look older than deep wrinkles and pigmentary changes to the skin such as brown sunspots (also called “liver spots” or “age spots”). The good news is, today plastic surgeons offer non-invasive cosmetic treatments and prescription skin care products that can reduce wrinkles and alleviate skin spots. Here’s a brief summary of the options considered safe and effective in treating aging skin:

Skin rejuvenation treatments are specially formulated skin care creams and lotions that can reduce skin wrinkling and discoloration simply by daily use at home in a daily regimen. Several companies produce complete lines of anti-aging skin care products proven effective at improving complexions and reducing wrinkling and age spots. Here at the Peer Group in northern New Jersey, we recommend products from SkinCeuticals, Obagi and La Roche-Posay for clients seeking effective facial skin care products.

For more dramatic results, skin resurfacing treatments can quickly give you a more youthful appearance. These procedures remove top layers of the skin, exposing fresher, less damaged skin underneath, and stimulating the production of collagen, healthy natural filler tissue that becomes depleted as we age. Skin resurfacing treatments include chemical peels, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning and laser skin resurfacing and intense pulsed light treatments.

Which of these options is right for you? That can depend on a variety of factors: the condition of your skin, the amount of downtime you’re comfortable with, your budget, and other considerations. We recommend you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to choose the option that’s best for you. If you live in Morristown, Livingston, Short Hills or anywhere in northern New Jersey, we invite you to call or email the Peer Group to schedule a consultation. Our plastic surgeons have experience with all these treatment options.

Tags: Age Spots, Facial Wrinkles, microdermabrasion

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