Have you ever wondered how celebrities manage to look young even after their growing age? We agree that they follow a strict diet plan and hit the gym regularly, but a huge part of their youthful appearance is cosmetic and non-cosmetic treatments.
Skin tightening treatments are boon to those wanting a rejuvenated youthful look, even the celebrities get them. These treatments are mostly safe and have no extreme side effects. The best part is, these non-invasive ones don’t have a down-time and you don’t have to get under a knife for younger looking skin.
Mentioned below are the most popular skin ageing treatments types and their respected benefits.
Types of non-invasive skin ageing treatments
Profhilo Treatment
Profhilo treatment is a procedure in which hyaluronic acid-based gel is injected into your skin which has a long-lasting stimulating impact on the outer layer skin cells, the epidermal skin cells. This treatment involves activating the skin cell receptors that are responsible for fighting the signs of ageing like fine lines & wrinkles and skin drooping.
It is best recommended for patients between 30-50 years.
Pros
- Gives your skin an inside glow
- Stimulates the production of 4 types of collagen and elastin that firms the skin
- A quick treatment with no down-time
Cons
- No subtle result since it simply makes your skin healthier
- Not much effective for severe fine lines & wrinkles
- Only applicable for lower half of the face
Botox Therapy
Botox therapy is among the most popular and known non-invasive treatments. It involves injecting botulinum toxin into the skin to reduce fine lines & wrinkles around your corner eye area, side mouth area and between the eyebrows. It is said that fine lines & wrinkles are ironed out during botox by temporarily relaxing the skin muscles.
Mid 20’s to early 30’s are recommended as the best time to get botox treatment.
Pros
- Effective for reducing fine lines & wrinkles; the ageing signs
- No down-time
- Very few chances of risks
Cons
- Need to get regular sessions
- Facial expressions are frozen
- Can take weeks to see the effects
Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion is a skin ageing treatment in which special roatotary brushes are used to extract the outermost layer of the skin from problem areas of the face, in order to treat ageing signs like fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage and age spots etc. New and smoother skin replaces the removed skin, giving you a younger appearance.
Dermabrasion is safe to get at any age as it has no risks, but it’s recommended to check the skin type and medical history beforehand.
Pros
- Has shorter recovery time
- Effectively remove fine lines and wrinkles
- Beneficial for removing acne, chicken pox or injury scars
Cons
- May cause skin irritation and scarring
- Might result into skin colour change
- You will be sun sensitive for some time after dermabrasion
Micro-Dermabrasion
Micro-dermabrasion too removes the top-most layer of the skin, but unlike dermabrasion, it does not use a rotary brush. In this treatment, a special tool is used which spray tiny particles on the skin and result in reduced fine lines and wrinkles.
Micro-dermabrasion is less invasive than dermabrasion and requires less time for recovery after the treatment. Typically children over 12 years to elderly upto 65 years can get a microdermabrasion.
Pros
- Smoothens skin and improves skin texture
- Reduces oiliness
- Effectively lowers fine lines and wrinkles
Cons
- Isn’t helpful for severe acne scars
- Removes only superficial wrinkles and fine lines
- No immediate results
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are skin ageing treatments in which your dermatologist uses chemicals and acids that result in peeling of the outer layer of your skin, giving you a fine line & wrinkle free, smoother and brighter skin. Generally, your skin would require a healing time of one to two weeks depending on the type and adaptability of your skin.
Pros
- Effectively reduces ageing signs like fine lines & wrinkles
- Lowers uneven pigmentation
- Brightens the skin and reduces blemishes
Cons
- Doesn’t work for severe wrinkles
- Makes your skin sensitive for the time being
Laser Skin Resurfacing
In laser skin resurfacing, professionals use lasers to treat the columns of your skin; these lasers eliminate the damaged skin and boost the new skin growth. The damaged skin area peels by time revealing brighter smoother skin.
Pros
- Evens out skin tone
- Helps with skin ageing issues
- Reduces oversized pores
Cons
- Can have rare side effects
- Require a recovery time period
We have mentioned some most popular skin ageing treatments in the post, find what works best for you and book an appointment now!