Wouldn’t it be great if we could toss ourselves in the dryer for ten minutes and come out wrinkle-free? Few things cause us to age in appearance more that wrinkles.
What causes wrinkles and fine lines?
Many factors contribute to their development. Genetics, lifestyle habits such as smoking and diet, and environment all play a role. Most people will develop wrinkles eventually but some will wrinkle prematurely and to a greater extreme. The biggest contributing factor that is preventable is sun exposure. Development of wrinkles can be delayed with daily use of SPF, a healthy lifestyle and skincare that includes retinol.
What can be done to get rid of wrinkles once you have them?
Getting rid of wrinkles is possible with lasers!
Laser Treatments can safely and effectively:
• Minimize wrinkles & fine lines
• Soften deep lines & wrinkles
• Remove sun damage & age spots
• Improve acne and other scars
• Stimulate collagen to tighten skin
• Erase textural irregularities
• Reduce pore size
Several types of lasers can be used to smooth out wrinkles and other textural irregularities of the skin. The treatments are either ablative or non-ablative. Non-ablative treatments deliver energy beneath the surface of the skin non-invasively. Ablative treatments penetrate into the skin and are more invasive requiring a few days of downtime. Ablative treatments can deliver superior results and are done with lasers known as a CO2 or an Erbium Yag. Both of these lasers are excellent and Skinpossible has both. We also have a non-ablative alternative for people who do not want the downtime of the more aggressive options.
Deep Fractionated Resurfacing:
During a deep resurfacing treatment thousands of very narrow perforations are created in the skin utilizing a very narrow laser microbeam about the width of a human hair. The laser scans one small area at a time and delivers heat so quickly that the tissue is literally vaporized to remove columns of tissue. This initiates the body’s natural wound healing response which heals the surrounding zone of affected skin by creating new collagen. Within a period of three to five days post treatment the treated skin exfoliates. Then a new layer of skin develops to reveal a smoother, healthier, clearer complexion. Over the next few months a new collagen foundation develops to further improve skin texture and tone, tighten the skin and pull out lines and wrinkles. Deep laser skin resurfacing offers all of these benefits in a single treatment, with minimal downtime! Deeper wrinkles (particularly those around the mouth) and acne scars may require additional treatments.
Microlaser Peel:
This treatment is more superficial, but allows us to deliver a greater number of fractionated perforations or even a complete peel. It offers the same benefits as deep resurfacing but to a lesser degree. The superficial nature of a microlaser peel allows us to treat the skin on the neck and chest and go right up to the eye lashes with the use of intraocular shields. For people with only minor textural irregularities it is an excellent option that is less invasive. An added benefit of a laser peel is that it can literally peel off sun damage.
Deep Resurfacing can be combined with a microlaser peel to compound the benefits of both treatments. Every treatment is customized based on the condition of the skin on various areas of the face, neck or chest. We can treat more aggressively with deep perforations where lines and wrinkles are more pronounced. We can also cause more peeling where necessary to remove darker spots of sun damage where it appears. Which laser we use, the CO2 or the Erbium Yag, is determined based on your skintype.
Full-Field Resurfacing:
Deep wrinkles such as lip lines may require a more aggressive treatment that actually peels off a thin layer of skin. Five to seven days of downtime can be expected after this treatment. While all of these treatments do require some downtime, it’s not uncomfortable downtime. Think of it as an opportunity to have some personal time to accomplish projects at home or simply relax. It’s not stay in bed downtime, but more like stay at home and paint your living room downtime. It’s amazing what a week off work can do... for your face and your living room!
Skinpossible is a medical aesthetics clinic located in the community of Chaparral Valley. If you would like to investigate the numerous anti-aging options that are available, call and book a consultation. Our goal is to address your concerns and give you all of the information you need to make an informed decision. This will help you choose the right treatment or combination of treatments to achieve the results you desire within the budget you have to invest. Evening and Saturday appointments are available. Consultations and parking are free.
If you are ready to get rid of wrinkles call to book your Free consultation today 403.719.6523!