Are you having issues with your skin? The most common skin complaints are on the face and are usually associated with aging. However, discoloration and blemishes can also be problems for which you would seek dermatological care. You might have complaints about the appearance of the skin on other parts of your body as well. Cosmetic dermatology helps correct these problems and makes your skin look good again. At the same time, it increases your self-esteem by making you more confident about your appearance.
Cosmetic dermatology can be used in a variety of ways to improve your skin. Some techniques are more popular than others Here are the top three things cosmetic dermatology can do for you.
1. Reduce or Erase the Signs of Aging
When your skin gets wrinkles, folds, and sags, cosmetic dermatology can come to the rescue with a wide variety of anti-aging treatments. These treatments tighten, plump up, and/or smooth the skin to make it appear full, glowing, and youthful again. Some of the most common anti-aging techniques in dermatology include:
- Laser skin tightening
- Dermal filler injections
- Chemical peels
- Microdermabrasion
The effects of these treatments can take 10 to 20 years off of your appearance, and can last anywhere from a few months to a few years before needing to be redone. Most of these treatments are confined to the areas of the face and neck, and do not involve surgery. According to SmartBeautyGuide.com, laser skin tightening is sometimes used for loose skin on other areas of the body besides the face.
You can get any one of these treatments and be back to doing your normal activities the same day, though there may be some soreness, bruising, or discoloration at the treatment site for a few days after getting it.
2. Scar Removal
If you have unsightly scars anywhere on your body, cosmetic dermatology can remove them. Scar removal can be done through laser therapy that minimizes the appearance of the scars so that they are almost invisible.
The heat from the lasers stimulates the production of new collagen that will create new skin in turn. This skin will gradually replace all or most of the scar tissue being treated. This treatment is most suitable for small scars that aren't very deep.
Laser scar removal results in smoother, more attractive skin. The procedure have little to no downtime, though you may be asked to only perform light activities for a few days or weeks until the treated area heals.
3. Clearing Up Discoloration
Many people with discoloration of the skin see cosmetic dermatologists to get it fixed. Rosacea patients and those with areas of extreme over-pigmentation (such as freckles) can get relief from their problems with laser treatments. The lasers break up the melanin that is causing the discoloration.
The melanin disperses and is reabsorbed into the body, gradually leaving clear, evenly colored skin behind over the course of a few days. Like other cosmetic dermatology treatment, there is no downtime with this procedure, though there may be some soreness for a few days afterward with some people.
Conclusion
Cosmetic dermatology can offer you a whole new look with very little fuss. Sometimes, the results you want can be achieved with one visit. Other times, you may need more than one visit to get the full effect.
You will also have to have the procedures repeated periodically (except in the case of surgical scar removal) to maintain the benefits. If you want to drastically improve your appearance, it is worth it. Talk to your dermatologist today about the cosmetic dermatology procedure that's right for you.
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