Let’s face it. Our skin is far more complicated than drinking a lot of water, eating a balanced diet, exercise, and the occasional homemade avocado facial. The skin is the largest organ of the body and is incredibly complex. There are several different skin types affected by hormones, genetics, diet, disease, and overall lifestyle. While some of us may have it better than others, the development of signs of aging is inevitable. We all lose collagen, elastin, and fat as we age, leading to looser, thinner, and wrinklier skin. While a solid skincare routine can certainly be helpful to keep your skin feeling and looking fresh, most of the time it is not enough to prevent or reduce signs of aging or uneven skin texture. There is a reason why dermatologists use medical grade skin tightening treatments to refresh and revitalize the skin. A popular treatment to boost collagen and improve fine lines and wrinkles is microneedling, which works through the use of a small mechanical tool to cause controlled damage to the skin, stimulating collagen production.
There are several forms of microneedling. One example is an advanced medical skin treatment called Secret RF, which incorporates radiofrequency waves into a microneedling treatment for added heat and more dramatic results. Medical grade pore refining procedures are the result of advanced medical technology and have been becoming increasingly popular as these medical advances continue to grow.
Here are a few medical grade skin treatments used by board certified cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists that will prevent, reduce, and eliminate signs of aging through advanced medical technology.
Microneedling
Microneedling is the term used for mechanical collagen induction therapy. It is a minimally invasive cosmetic treatment administered by medical professionals that works through the use of a small mechanical tool with several tiny needles attached to it. As the needles puncture the skin during the treatment, they cause controlled damage to the dermis and epidermis, which causes the skin to repair itself by producing more collagen and elastin. As a result, you are left with tighter and firmer skin, smaller pores, and a more refreshed overall skin. Microneedling can be used on a variety of skin types and is typically the most successful if administered 1 – 2 times per month. The treatment itself is minimally invasive, but most doctors will apply some numbing cream on the treatment area to reduce discomfort during the procedure. The side effects include mild swelling and redness for 1 – 2 days post procedure, which is a small price to pay for healthy glowing skin.
Mesotherapy
One level up from regular microneedling is mesotherapy, which can be administered with a microneedling tool, or through injections using a syringe. Mesotherapy is a rejuvenating treatment that involves the injection of a custom solution typically made up of complex peptides, vitamins, and hyaluronic acid. The treatment should be administered once a month for optimal results and will leave you with hydrated, fresh, and rejuvenated skin. It is also used along with other, more advanced treatments, to maintain results.
Secret RF
Secret RF is an advanced form of microneedling also called fractional radiofrequency microneedling. This minimally invasive treatment addresses signs of skin aging and imperfections through the use of a mechanical device that uses flow needle technology to penetrate deeper layers of the skin causing tiny punctures that your skin works to repair by producing collagen and elastin. It differs from regular microneedling as it causes far more superior and intense collagen stimulation through the use of radiofrequency waves heating deeper tissues, making it less superficial. Secret RF will not only minimize the size of your pores, but decrease and eliminate fine lines, wrinkles, and even scarring. The treatment is recommended once a month or bimonthly, but can also be done 1 – 2 times for amazing results with followup mesotherapy treatments for maintenance.
Fraxel Laser
Fraxel is a minimally invasive laser treatment that treats more superficial layers of the skin affected by sun damage, age spots, pigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles. It can also reduce and eliminate scarring and minimize the size of your pores. Fraxel is commonly used in combination with Secret RF, as it complements the treatment by targeting more superficial layers of the skin, while Secret RF targets deeper layers of the skin.
The above mentioned treatments are incredibly popular amongst the medical community and are optimal for most skin types. While the majority of people are candidates for the treatment, it is definitely advisable to consult with a medical professional with a specialization or experience in cosmetic and laser medicine to confirm that you are, in fact, a candidate for these treatments. If you are amazing – you have another incredible addition to your skin care routine!
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