Top 10 Treatments For 2014
Hydrafacial :
This is a liquid skin polishing system that uses various different serums that contain hydroxy acids and antioxidants for skin rejuvenation. This procedure takes 15-20 mins to perform and consists of cleansing, exfoliation, extraction of blackheads and whiteheads and finally hydration. Your Dermatologist might add a mild peel with the procedure depending on the condition of the skin after analysis. The treatment is helpful for most skin types including oily, dry and sensitive skin. It helps to improve acne, blackheads, whiteheads, fine lines and open pores.
Botox :
Still one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in the world, Botox injections improve lines and wrinkles on the face. Repetitive habitual expressions over a period of time along with age causes lines to form on the forehead, by the side of the eyes and under the eyes. Botox is a purified protein which when injected into the muscles of the face causes the muscles to relax so that the skin overlying the muscles is stretched out and appears smooth. The results last for up to 4 months but when done regularly, last longer and train muscles to prevent the lines from forming. These injections are given to improve forehead lines, frown lines, crow's feet, Bunny lines on the side of the nose, smoker's lines on the lips, for correction of masseters, gummy smile, to improve jaw line contour and to reduce lines and bands on the neck.
Dermal Fillers :
Dermal Fillers contain Hyaluronic acid which is part of the structure in our skin called? collagen? which is lost during the process of ageing. This is the supporting structure of the skin so its loss causes skin to sag and droop and causes depressions and folds. Dermal filler injections are used to plump volume, fill in folds and restructure and resculpt the face making one look younger and rejuvenated. Dermal Fillers are used to plump volume in the lips, to enhance and augment cheeks, chin, to improve a sagging jaw line, to improve facial contours, to remove lines and wrinkles, to lift eyebrows and for nose corrections. They last for 6 months-2 years.
Filler Hydration :
Apart from plumping volume most Dermal Fillers also have a hydrating range which uses a much smaller molecular structure of Hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin. These injections do not plump volume but restore the elasticity of the skin, and hydration that has been lost and improve fine lines. This hydration happens internally so they help when moisturizers cannot in ageing skin. A series of 3 treatments are required for good skin hydration that lasts for up to a year. The treatment can be done on areas like the face, dcolletage, neck and hands which show ageing the most.
Peels :
Peels are ever popular and are the most affordable form of treatment for skin rejuvenation. A peel solution uses Hydroxy acids typically that damages the outermost layers of the skin that peel away revealing younger radiant skin that has lesser pigmentation, spots, fine lines and has better texture and tone. A course of 6 peels are required for great looking skin that can be maintained after with good sun care and skin care products. There are various different types of peels that maybe prescribed by your dermatologist. Some are intended to improve pigmentation and spots while some are intended for skin brightening and some others for improving acne.
Photofacial :
Lasers and other devices are being used to treat sun damaged skin, fine lines, spots, pigmentation, freckles etc. the energy is absorbed by excessive deposits of pigment in the skin that breaks down from the heat and is cleared eventually. The treatment improves tone and texture of the skin and imparts a glow to the face. A course of sittings are required to lighten spots depending on the condition of the skin. This treatment is also combined with peels for better results.
PRP Therapy :
PRP therapy also known as Platelet Rich Plasma, is used for hair loss and thinning but also used on the face ( known as Vampire Facelift) to rejuvenate skin and to reduce acne scars . It is a natural alternative to Botox treatments as it also improves fine lines and wrinkles. The treatment uses one's own blood that is centrifuged to collect the plasma suspended with platelets. This is then applied to areas of hair thinning and hair loss on the scalp after preparing the skin by causing micro wounds with a Dermaroller instrument. The treatment not only promotes hair growth but also helps to thicken thinning areas of hair. In the right candidate, it can avoid the need for hair transplantation or can even be combined with Hair Transplantation. 8 sittings are required but results are seen after 4rth sitting.
Laser Hair Removal :
More and more people are discovering the benefits of Laser hair removal for unwanted hair. The treatment permanently reduces hair in 6-8 sittings. The lasers of today are not only painless and effective but are also suitable for the most sensitive of skins and for dark skinned people with minimal side effects. This form of hair removal is suitable for all areas of the body including upper lip, face, underarms and bikini area. The treatment is a blessing for people suffering from PCOD or Hirsutism.
Fractional Therapy :
Fractional treatments use fractionated energy like Laser, Co2, or Radiofrequency that treats only smaller damaged areas causing fast recovery and less downtime. The treatment improves acne scars, pitting, open pores, accidental and surgical scars, fine lines, wrinkle etc. A course of treatments are carried out 4 weeks apart for best results. The treatment also improves the texture of the skin as it builds collagen underneath.
Depigmenting peels :
These skin peels are stronger than Hydroxy acid peels and have to be performed once or twice with adequate sun care and maintenance. These peels are done for removing sun tan, to improve sun damage, to improve fine lines, to reduce melasma and other forms of pigmentation and also to improve skin tone and rejuvenation. The treatment may be combined with antioxidant tablets for maintenance.
