You might be surprised by the number of men and women who feel stressed by having skin that is not flawless. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, approximately five percent of Americans over the age of 18 deal with suicidal thoughts when psoriasis flares up, and 26 percent forgo regular activities because of their flare ups. Those with skin disorders like rosacea are also more likely to withdraw from social activities because of their skin. Adults who suffer from acne have a harder time finding a job.
Acne, age spots, psoriasis, rosacea, spider veins, uneven skin tone, and wrinkles plague many adults across the country. If your skin is causing you embarrassment, destroying your self-confidence, or keeping you from going out and having fun, it’s time to consider a non-surgical skin rejuvenation treatment. Here are five non-surgical treatments available to you.
Candela SmoothBeam Laser
People who have dealt with acne in their teen or adult years likely have some acne scars. Candela SmoothBeam laser treatments are suitable for easing the appearance of these scars. This laser treatment also helps correct problems with skin tone or texture.
Most patients need five to eight SmoothBeam laser treatments to correct skin issues. These treatments take approximately 30 to 60 minutes and allow you to return to normal activities immediately. You can wear makeup and sunscreen right after your treatment. You may notice your skin feels swollen following the treatment, but this dissipates within a day or two.
Dermal Fillers
Juvederm, Radiesse, Restylane,Voluma and Sculptra are four popular dermal fillers that help add volume and boost collagen production. This helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Some of the fillers also help add volume to the tissue surrounding a scar, thus helping to reduce the appearance of that scar.
One thing to consider with dermal fillers is that they do need touch-up injections from time to time. Juvederm and Radiesse last for six months to a year. Restylane generally needs additional injections twice a year. Many patients find Sculptra and Voulma’s benefits to last upwards of two years.
Chemical Peel
The Chemical Peel is perfect for evening out uneven skin pigmentation, such as age spots and freckles. During the treatment, the chemical solution is applied to the face and left to sit for a specific amount of time. You leave your facial plastic surgeon’s office being a little red and with a shinny face due to the ointment that is applied.. After the peel, you need to follow a skin care regimen provided by your doctor. As the skin starts to peel away, it is important that you avoid pulling the skin off. Let the body do this on its own so that the new layers of skin reveal themselves naturally.
Pulse Dye Laser
The pulse dye laser is a suitable treatment for embarrassing skin conditions like spider veins and rosacea. The laser treatment targets the capillaries below the skin surface and then destroys them. This ends the redness associated with rosacea and also clears up the spider veins that appear on the face. Following pulse dye laser treatments your skin may appear red or even bruised.Bruising is not typically seen, but if it occurs, it fades within 10 days, but you can hide these symptoms with make-up.
Hear what one of Dr. Williams’ patients had to say about her experience in a short video about dermal filler injections. Discuss your own skin concerns with Dr. Williams, a New York facial plastic surgeon, and discover the treatments that can improve your skin’s appearance. Schedule this consultation by calling (800) 742-2797. The Williams Center is conveniently located with offices in Albany and Manhattan.
About the Author: Dr. Edwin Williams
Dr. Edwin Williams is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who founded The Williams Center in 1993. He has performed over 10,000 facial plastic surgery procedures and has pioneered the deep plane facelift. He served on the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery for over a decade, and served as President from 2015-2016. In 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, Dr. Williams earned the Castle Connelly Top Doctors award in New York Facial Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Edwin F. Williams III attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1982. He began medical school at the State University of Buffalo School of Medicine and received his Doctor of Medicine in 1986.
Dr. Williams is actively involved in teaching facial plastic and reconstruction surgery to the residents of the Albany Medical Center and is former Chief of the Section of Facial and Plastic Reconstruction Surgery at Albany Medical Center where he received an academic appointment of Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery.