Treatment Options
There are many treatment options available to rejuvenate the face and restore a more youthful appearance. Following is a description of the most popular:Dermal Fillers
One of the telltale signs of ageing is a loss of volume and fullness of the face. Various dermal fillers on the market can address these issues, and be injected beneath the lines in the skin to plump up soft tissue and fill facial hollows. They often contain naturally occurring substances produced by the body.Dermal fillers are used to smooth out lines and fill areas around the mouth, eyes and forehead and to define lips. Different products have been designed for certain areas of the face. Products used can also depend on the size and depth of the wrinkle that is being treated.
Rehydration Injections
There have also been developments in skin rejuvenation and deep dermal hydration, with products available to counter the effects of sun damage and the natural ageing process. Various products can improve skin elasticity and restore smoothness, as well as deeply moisturise for better skin tone and health.This new approach to skin rejuvenation uses mesotherapy techniques, a method of delivering medications directly to the treated area. Through a series of injections, medications are delivered into the mesoderm, the layer of fat and connective tissue found under the skin. A broad range of areas can be treated including the face, neck, décolletage (the area between the neck and breasts) and hands.
Volumising Injections
Volumising injections can be used to replace lost volume and restore facial balance and symmetry, while providing a lifting effect.These treatments are used to correct severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the nasolabial folds and in the upper and mid-face which can cause a droopy and aged appearance.. They can also be used to augment facial features such as the cheeks and chin that may have diminished with ageing. These areas can be built up without the need for surgery.
The depth of injection may vary, but some volumising injections are suitable for contouring over the bone and can be injected deeper than other products.
Wrinkle Injections
Injections that relax facial muscles can be used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. These treatments are commonly used for crow’s feet around the eyes, the central frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) and the worry lines across the forehead. Wrinkle fillers can also produce the effect of a brow lift by elevating the position of the brow.IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
IPL is a technology that converts light to heat when it reaches the collagen in the skin. This is known as photorejuvenation. It is used to treat sun-damaged skin on the face, including pigmentation, age spots and broken blood vessels and may also be used on the hands, arms, neck and chest.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a treatment in which fine particles of crystal or a diamond-tipped head are used to ‘polish’ the skin, removing the uppermost layers and allowing the new skin underneath to surface. It is commonly used for fine lines, pigmentation, acne and acne scars.Facial peels involve either a chemical or herbal treatment that removes layers of the skin to stimulate rejuvenation. Peels vary in strength according to their active ingredients and range from very superficial to deep, depending on individual requirements.