Modern technology has guaranteed successful results when it comes to anti-aging skin treatments. With more effective and affordable anti-aging skin treatments out in the market than ever before, gone are the days of worrying about sagging skin and the dreaded wrinkles that come with old age.
Instead of worrying about the quality of our skin as time goes on, we can now spend our mental energy and time deciding on what treatments to use. Modern anti-aging skin treatments are typically divided into two groups – topical skin treatments (e.g. creams, serums, face rollers) and invasive skin treatments (e.g. PDO mono threads, plastic surgery, botox).
Keep reading to find out more about the two types of treatment and which is best for your particular skin conditions!
Topical Skin Treatments
Topical skin treatments refer to those that are applied only to the surface layers of your skin.
Usually painless and easy to apply, the most common types of topical skin treatments include foams, gels, creams, ointments, oils and lotions. Topical skin treatments are often used as preventative measures to stop fine lines and wrinkles from appearing, and hydrating the skin for a more youthful glow.
In combination with skin creams and serums are skin lifting tools (such as face rollers), which have also proven effective over the years in lifting the face and preventing skin from sagging due to old age. Facial massages work similarly as a topical skin treatment and can boost the performance of anti-aging products applied to the skin. Like basic skin creams, lifting and massaging tools are more preventative in nature and help with minimising the harsh appearance of fine lines.
Invasive Skin Treatments
As the old saying goes – ‘no pain, no gain’. Although usually more painful and costly than topical skin treatments, invasive skin treatments last longer and may produce more effective results. To receive invasive skin treatments, patients will have to see a specialist and confirm with them that such procedures would be safe for their skin.
If you are looking for a minimally painful yet effective way to get rid of existing wrinkles and skin marks, PDO mono threads may be the solution for you. PDO (polydioxanone) mono threads are made of absorbable polymer, which help to provide structure and smooth out rough textures when inserted into the skin.Visit Victorian Dermal Group for more assistance with Anti-wrinkle injections.
Inserted only into the sub-dermal levels of the skin, PDO threads are also used to encourage natural collagen production, a protein which helps in skin-thickening, tightening and rejuvenation. PDO mono threads are a minimally invasive skin treatment to consider for individuals who are already experiencing aging skin and would like a quick and medium-term solution.
Another one of the most common forms of invasive skin treatments is botox. Botox is used to treat existing wrinkles, and involves injecting a small dose of botulinum toxin into the skin to block nerve signals from muscles.
This separation causes muscles to relax and for the skin to adopt a more relaxed look and smooth look – effectively getting rid of any traces of wrinkles. The results of botox are usually immediate, however it is always best to undergo only small doses at a time to prevent an unnatural appearance.
Another growingly common anti-aging invasive skin treatment is laser skin resurfacing. Our skin is no stranger to the sun and unfortunately, excess UV ray exposure may cause fine lines to appear over time.
Laser skin resurfacing treatments may improve and smoothen your skin forcibly destroying the outermost layer of your skin with beams of light. Although painful, laser treatments usually produce lasting anti-aging results.
For those who are looking for an extremely long-term solution to aging skin and don’t mind going under the knife, surgical face-lifting may be another option worth considering. This procedure removes excess skin on the face, tightens facial muscles, and redirects existing loose skin to higher positions. Due to it involving skin reconstruction, patients will need to be put under general anesthesia and put some time aside for recovery.
Which anti-aging skin treatment is best suited for you?
Now that you’ve learned a bit more about the different types of anti-aging skin treatments, it should be easier for you to decide on which one is best for your skin condition! If you are planning on trying out treatments such as PDO mono threads or laser skin resurfacing, be sure to do your research and make sure you are going to a reputable clinic with the right products!