If you wished for a new look this Christmas and Santa never brought it, don’t worry, you can still treat yourself in the new year. You won’t want to miss out on these top facial rejuvenation treatments that you can get at a med spa near you – no surgery required!
1. Injectables
Want a wrinkle-free face like Jennifer Aniston or [insert your favorite smooth-faced celebrity here]? These days, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a star who doesn’t get a little help from injectables. And girl, you’ve got options.
If it’s forehead wrinkles and crow’s feet you want to get rid of, BOTOX® just might be your new BFF. It works by temporarily relaxing the muscle contractions in your face that cause those pesky wrinkles to begin with. Or, if you’re looking for the perfect pout or a fuller face, dermal fillers could do the trick.
But the power of injectable treatments don’t stop there. Kybella® is a popular nonsurgical injectable treatment that can melt away stubborn double chin fat. And the best part? None of these injectable treatments require downtime, so you don’t have to miss out on a thing.
2. Laser Skin Treatments
Can’t seem to get those acne scars to make like a tree and leave? Or maybe lines, wrinkles, age spots or redness is your main concern. Whatever your problem, there’s likely a laser skin treatment that can help.
IPL photofacials, for instance, are great for getting rid of sun damage, red flushing of the skin caused by rosacea and improving skin texture. For more dramatic results, ablative or non-ablative laser skin resurfacing might be the answer.
There are now lasers that can be used on all skin tones and types. Just ask your board-certified dermatologist which is right for you.
3. Pellevé® Wrinkle Reduction
Pellevé is similar to a laser skin treatment, only it uses radiofrequency energy to gently heat the deeper layers of your skin in the form of electromagnetic waves. This processes causes your skin to begin producing more collagen, which is a key component of getting smoother, younger-looking skin.
This system can treat virtually any lines and wrinkles on your face, including laugh lines, crow’s feet and nasolabial folds, also known as the “parentheses” around your mouth.
4. Microneedling
Microneedling is another amazing facial rejuvenation treatment that’s become super popular with both women and men. This treatment, also known as collagen induction therapy, uses small needles to create tiny “microchannels” within your skin, thus stimulating collagen production and cell renewal.
Directly after your microneedling appointment, your face might be red or pink. Otherwise, there’s no real downtime after this procedure, and you should start to see the beginnings of your results about a week after your treatment.
5. LATISSE®
Want a more dramatic, eye-catching look without a lot of work involved? LATISSE® can streamline your morning routine. This popular lash enhancing treatment is FDA-approved and has been shown to produce amazing results. You just apply it to the base of your lashes each evening before bed and watch as your lashes grow longer and thicker. You might not even need to apply mascara anymore!
Most people see longer, fuller lashes within about 6 to 8 weeks of using LATISSE, and you should see those same results as long as you apply the product. In some cases, you can switch to every-other-day applications and still maintain your beautiful, longer lashes.
Lynn M. Klein, M.D. is a renowned board-certified dermatologist, laser surgeon, and cosmetic dermatologist. She has been helping patients to maintain their healthiest skin for over 20 years. Dr. Klein uses minimally invasive procedures to achieve maximum skin care results and long term benefits, which are the hallmarks of her successful Bala Cynwyd dermatology practice.
