As the body becomes older, aging signs start to form. Long-term sun exposure can also lead to skin discoloration and fine lines. Fortunately, there are medical treatments and nonsurgical procedures that can help you look and feel younger. Listed below are some non-surgical anti-aging skin treatments from My Doctors Live MediSpa that can help you look refreshed, youthful, and beautiful!
IPL Anti-wrinkle Treatment
Intense pulsed light therapy (IPL) targets specific areas of skin cells and uses heat to treat unwanted wrinkles. Through this process, the skin responds to heat by rapidly producing new skin cells, which promotes faster healing and rapid improvement of the skin.
This therapy can treat a variety of skin conditions, including age spots, sun damage, superficial acne scars, and even rosacea. IPL wrinkle removal is painless, and since there is no downtime, you can resume normal activities immediately after the treatment. The entire treatment takes about 10 to 15 minutes and is a quick treatment that can be repeated for better results.
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Laser resurfacing or laser ablation is a procedure that uses directed, focused pulsating beams of light to reduce facial wrinkles, acne scars, and other skin concerns. Different types of lasers can be used for skin resurfacing, such as CO2 and fractional lasers. These lasers vaporize the damaged skin cells leaving a beautiful and smooth surface.
Individuals with fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, mouth, and forehead can benefit from this procedure, which can be done under local or general anesthesia to make it painless. After the procedure, some side effects may be present such as light swelling, bruising, and itching. Full recovery from laser resurfacing should a few weeks, but the desired results can be seen can last 3-5 years.
Sculptra
Developed in 1999, Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid injectable dermal filler that stimulates the natural growth of collagen at the injection site. It provides a youthful look and soft skin that lasts up to two years after initial treatment. Unlike other dermal fillers, Sculptra does not just fill the area it is injected into but instead, it promotes the skin’s rejuvenation and ensures lasting results. The areas most commonly treated with this injectable include the jowls, lower face, mid-cheek region, and temples. Smooth, even distribution can be achieved in each of these areas to plump hollows and depressions, erase fine lines, and restore contours.
While it is mainly used to reduce facial wrinkles and creases near the nose and mouth, Sculptra can also be used to add definition to various muscle groups, such as the pecs, glutes, hamstrings, triceps, and biceps.
The most common side effects include bruising and swelling at the injection site right after treatment. These side effects usually disappear on their own within a few hours. The outcomes and courses of Sculptra and Radiesse treatments are similar, as they both stimulate collagen production and bring results that last up to two years, although Radiesse tends to wear off faster.
Skin Rejuvenation at My Doctors Live Medispa
During your consultation with Mara Gomez, APRN, she’ll discuss your concerns about wrinkles, texture, and other signs of aging. When discussing your desired treatments, she will explain the side effects, surgical costs, and risks of the treatment you want. Once the treatment is approved and scheduled, Mara, staff, and qualified estheticians will thoroughly sanitize and cleanse your face before using the treatment. Additional appointments may be needed to gradually smooth the appearance of aging marks.
Our anti-wrinkle treatments offer solutions for those concerned about fine lines, wrinkles, and sun-damaged skin. The first step to getting one or more of our advanced anti-aging treatments is to consult Mara Gomez, APRN in our Lakeland, FL office. If you’re ready to find out what these treatments can do to transform your look, call 863-825-2005 and schedule your first appointment today!
