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FACE REJUVENATION (LASER FACIAL RESURFACING/ CHEMICAL PEELS/ DERMABRASION) The skin is the envelope or canvas of the face, revealing the deflation and atrophic changes of the underlying bone and soft-tissue compartments. As skin ages, the middle layer of skin (dermis) thins due to collagen loss. The skin’s ability to retain elasticity (from elastin) and moisture (from hyaluronic acid) also reduces with age. Due to this loss the skin becomes-Drier, loses elasticity, becomes less supple and thinner. Sun exposure damages the outermost layer leading to uneven pigmentation, melasma and thinning of skin components. As we age, the subcutaneous fat is lost and the fat pads shift relative to each other. Over time, bony features, lines, and wrinkles become more visible. Deflation and loss of the normal anatomic subcutaneous facial fat compartments gives the appearance of increased skin laxity or prominent folds. Gravitational forces act on it leading to dropping eyelids, eyebags, sagging face, loss of volume and fullness in upper face, and small bumps in lower face like jowls. As the physiology is multimodal, the trends in treating the aging face are also multidimensional. It varies from protection from sun exposure, to non-invasive to invasive and surgical treatments. What is facial rejuvenation? What are the methods? Facial rejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment (or series of cosmetic treatments), which aims to restore a youthful appearance to the human face. Facial rejuvenation can be achieved through either surgical and/or non-surgical options. Surgical (invasive) facial rejuvenation procedures can include a brow lift (forehead lift), eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), facelift (rhytidectomy),midface lift and neck lift. Non-surgical (non-invasive) facial rejuvenation treatments can include neuromodulators (such as Botox), dermal fillers, laser resurfacing, photorejuvenation, chemical peels, dermabrasion, radiofrequency (MNRF-Microneedling with Radiofrequency), Ultrasound (HIFU- High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) and various skin care products. However, while surgical procedures are still preferred to achieve a more dramatic improvement, some clients prefer less invasive procedures, such as injectables (Botox, fillers) and laser skin treatments. While these treatments achieve temporary results, they are chosen because of their reduced cost, less intensive recovery period and minimal downtime. Most people use a variety of skin care products such as sunscreens and moisturizers to keep their skin looking young, firm, and soft. Although they can help you keep your skin healthy, they are not enough to prevent the signs of aging. Your lifestyle habits, including drinking alcohol, smoking, and not getting enough essential nutrients, can also take a toll on your skin. Most skin treatments require a series of treatments and a multi-modality approach to achieving excellent results. Most importantly, the patient must be committed to protecting his or her skin going forward so that the results achieved will be longer lasting. Different treatment modalities are available to treat the different aspects of skin damage. Laser skin rejuvenation is an excellent way to restore the health and youthful complexion of your skin.

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