This depends on the age of the patient and condition of the skin. There are many factors that contribute to looking older such as genetics, cumulative sun exposure, volume and bone loss, and muscle contraction. Young skin is smooth, wrinkle free, and plump so depending on your concern, you’ll address those factors.

There’s a common misconception that you have to be “laying” in the sun to get sun damage. The truth is, incidental sun exposure such as walking your dog, gardening, or playing tennis causes damage to the skin the same way as intentional tanning and exposes the skin to UV radiation. 

UV radiation leads to brown spots and skin break down (wrinkles). To reverse these effects, the Intense Pulse Light (IPL) treatment is fantastic. Patients notice a big difference after just one treatment although several may be necessary for best results. If the skin damage is more severe, a more aggressive C02 laser resurfacing treatment is very effective. Lastly, if you would like just a “freshening up,” a chemical peel or microneedling treatment works wonders.

Dermal fillers such as the RHA® collection of fillers, Restylane® family of fillers, and Juvederm® are wonderful for adding back the volume that we lose as we get older. Part of the natural aging process is flattening of the cheeks and subsequent drooping appearance of the face. Re-volumizing the cheek area to your natural level gives back the youthful look you had years ago. Some people may also need a touch of filler to the naso-labial folds (parenthesis by the mouth) to soften this area.

Lines in the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes (crow’s feet) are caused by muscle contraction. Botox®,Dysport®, or Daxxify™ are medications that relax the muscles directly under those lines and soften the surrounding skin making the lines much smoother and, in some cases, they disappear.  

Depending on your skin type, age, lifestyle, and sun exposure, there are a couple of things you can do to improve the skin around your eyes. Tretinoin, a prescription cream, is the best topical medication to lessen the appearance of fine lines and smooth the delicate skin on the lower lids as well as other areas of the face. CO2 laser resurfacing is another option for reducing the fine lines around the eyes and other areas of the face. A good moisturizer and sunscreen are also essential!

While chemical peels and Hydrafacial may provide mild improvement in skin tone and texture, more advanced technologies deliver better results for addressing aging skin on the neck. CoolPeel®, a more aggressive CO2 laser treatment, and radio-frequency microneedling such as the VirtueRF are among the most effective options currently available. These treatments help stimulate collagen production, improve skin laxity, and refine texture.

In some cases, neuromodulators injected into the platysmal bands can also improve the appearance of vertical neck lines and provide a smoother, more youthful contour.

The treatments all have varying levels of discomfort. Most are very tolerable, even for sensitive people. Botox®/Dysport®/Daxxify™ treatments do not require any numbing beforehand. There are topical numbing creams commonly used to make other treatments more comfortable and the dermal fillers used at Luxe Aesthetic Center have lidocaine in the product so there is little discomfort. The results are worth the temporary pinch.

Consistent treatments are the best way to keep your skin healthy and looking your absolute best, but regimens vary widely depending on skin concerns, time, and financial consideration. There is help for virtually anyone on any budget. For more information, please call to schedule a consultation with any of our expert team.