Facial Rejuvenation - An Update
This information is of a general nature only and is for public information and education. Your individual problem needs to be assessed by your family doctor who will advise you on appropriate further steps.
There was a time when surgery, ie a full facelift was the only way to reverse the damage caused by sun and time. Over the years, there has been a gradual increase in the options available.
As always, skin care and protecion are the cornerstones of all these newer methods.
Injections, using synthetic fillers to plump up the skin and to remove wrinkles, are a useful start.
Photo Facial Rejuvenation with the use of IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), where a light source is used to rejuvenate, is another "office" procedure with no "downtime".
Carbon Dioxide Laser for full face resurfacing is still the gold standard in non invasive methods, but with a "downtime" of approx. 10 days.
CO2 Laser Fractional Treatment is a newer, more sophisticatd application, with "downtime reduced to 5 days.
Surgery, which still gives the most improvemnt, is now less extensive but more effective, restoring rather than resecting. Excellent long term improvements are possible with the use of short scars and permanent suspension sutures
