Our skin begins to age as we reach our twenties and this is precisely the time when the skin’s water retention ability starts to decline. Oxygen levels also come down, and the skin starts losing its radiant glow. Later on, the skin produces less collagen, which in turn brings out fine lines and increase acne scars, some due to less oil retention and dehydration of the skin.
That’s why you need to take measures to support skin health and reduce the acceleration of these problems. The sooner we start to care for our skin the healthier and long-living it will be, and the less invasive procedures will be needed down the road. Often non-invasive skincare procedures will do enough to address skincare problems.
Here are some non-invasive procedures to keep your skin looking healthy and bright:
Chemical peels
This non-invasive technique involves the application of chemical solutions to remove dead skin cells from the outer layer of the skin’s surface. It is recommended for aging faces and skin conditions like degeneration. After the process, the individual witnesses an improvement in the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.
The individual undergoing the process will also see reduces pore sizes, balanced oil production and overall rejuvenation of the skin. Some advancements in this procedure now include active natural ingredients blending with enzymes to enable peels to be customized according to the patient’s specific feeds. Examples include mild peeling and deeper peeling depending on the type of skin.
Fractional micro-needling
According to Sequoia Laser, Dermapen and other advanced micro-needling procedures can effectively reduce acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles. Such procedures are also known to reduce hyperpigmentation in clients. They work to tighten and rejuvenate the skin. Minimal or mild discomfort follows after the procedures.
Skin conditions and the age of each patient are different. 2-3 fractional micro-needling treatments will provide a noticeable difference, but an individual will need to undergo 5-6 treatments for the most effective results. It is important to seek assistance from a practitioner over the treatment specifics to observe. After achieving the desired results, it is important to undergo a treatment every 3 to 6 months to maintain collagen in the skin.
LED photo modulation
This is the latest technique that is performed to fight skin aging. Unlike invasive treatments that require the use of harsh chemicals, this procedures uses LEDs (light-emitting diodes) of low-intensity to rejuvenate the production of collagen in the skin, resulting in a more youthful look.
It also suppresses the enzymes that degenerate collagen. In most procedures, an LED device is applied to the affected area and the procedure is performed only for 5-10 minutes. The device is suitable for all skin types and no aftercare is needed. It will take four to eight treatments to see effective results, and the treatment is completely pain free.
Sclerotherapy
This procedure is used to treat varicose veins and spider veins. While these can develop at any age, they usually appear between ages 18 and 35 and enhance by age 60. Sclerotherapy is one of the best ways to reduce the appearance of these veins.
In this procedure, the physician will inject a solution called ‘sclerosant’ into the affect vein. The solution scars and breaks the inside lining of the vein, causing it to shut down. The vein then becomes a scar tissue that fades gradually.