Your skin is the largest organ in your body. Just like the other organs in your body, your skin needs to be taken care of so it can remain healthy. This is important as your skin protects you from various potentially harmful things, such as warding off infections that can make you sick. Below are some of the common types of skin treatments that can benefit the longevity of your skin.
Types of Skin Treatments
Below are some of the common skin treatments that can benefit your skin.
Microdermabrasion:
This treatment is minimally invasive and can drastically rejuvenate the tone and texture of your skin. Microdermabrasion can treat issues such as fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, age spots, acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores, blackheads, stretch marks, and melasma. Each of these issues can have a negative impact on your skin’s tone and texture. The treatment delivers results immediately with zero downtime. Microdermabrasion involves a handheld instrument that uses small crystals to exfoliate your skin. You will need maintenance treatments, and the frequency depends on your skin’s unique needs.
Chemical Peels:
This treatment can improve the tone and texture of your skin. Chemical peels can treat issues such as fine lines, wrinkles, mild scars, and age spots. It can also treat certain types of acne. The treatment has multiple options depending on your skin’s needs, including light, medium, and deep chemical peels. The treatment involves using a chemical solution on your facial skin, which helps remove damaged skin cells, revealing the healthier skin underneath. Depending on the level of treatment your downtime may vary from less than a week to a couple of weeks.
Laser Skin Resurfacing:
This treatment is highly effective treatment and can dramatically improve your skin’s tone and texture. Laser skin resurfacing can treat a variety of skin issues, including age spots, scars, fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, and uneven skin tone. The treatment targets the outer layer of your skin while heating the deeper layers to promote collagen production. New collagen fibers are helpful for your skin as they produce new skin that is smoother and firmer. You may need multiple treatments to achieve your desired results, but once you have achieved your desired aesthetic, you will only need maintenance treatments every few years.
Dermal Fillers:
This treatment is a minimally invasive option that helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It can also help restore volume and plump up areas of your face that aren’t as voluminous. Also, it can be used under your eyes, on your smile lines, on your forehead, cheeks, and on the sides of your eyes to address crow’s feet. It can also be used on your cheeks and lips to plump them up. The treatment is injected underneath your skin and requires no downtime. Depending on your preference, you’ll need maintenance treatments between every three to six months.
Botulinum Toxin:
This treatment is minimally invasive and relaxes your muscles to reduce the deepening of facial wrinkles. It can also help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Botulinum Toxin is most often used around one’s eyes and between one’s forehead on the “11 lines.” There is virtually no downtime after the treatment, and the results should be noticeable within just a few days. Just like dermal fillers, Botulinum Toxin isn’t permanent, so you’ll need maintenance treatments. Depending on your preference, you’ll need maintenance treatments every three to six months.
Dermatologist in NYC
If you are unhappy with the look and feel of your skin, it’s time to schedule an appointment with a dermatologist to go over the best treatment options for you. Finding a physician skilled in cosmetic dermatology in NYC may be overwhelming, but Dr. Sheryl Clark has years of experience helping patients achieve their desired skin aesthetic. Contact the top dermatologist in NYC today for a consultation!