Understanding the Different Types of Anti-Aging Treatments Available Today
Understanding the Different Types of Anti-Aging Treatments Available Today
Defying time is something we all have thought about at one point of life. Sadly, though it is not yet possible to go back in time, modern science has made it possible for us to remove the signs of ageing from your skin. There are several different types of anti-ageing treatments available for men and women worldwide and each works beautifully.
As we age our skin ages too. Ageing is just not in numbers it is a cocktail of many biological and extrinsic factors. Since our skin and hair are taking as an indicator of well being or beauty and the perception of health is related to alert and fresh you look. As we grow old, our metabolism starts to slow down.
- Our body sheds dead skin cells and produced new cells every day, as the body slows down this cell turnover also decreases, this gives the skin a dull appearance.
- Ageing also reduces the production of collagen, a protein needed to keep the skin taut, and as a result the skin becomes lax and lines and wrinkles start to appear. Collagen content in the skin declines by 1% yearly.
- Ageing also leads to the skin become dry and lack lustre in appearance and prone to hyperpigmentation and tanning
- Hormonal changes in the body also exacerbate the signs of ageing and even cause adult acne and breakouts.
Other factors that can cause your skin to age include the environment that we live in. The daily exposure to harmful UV rays, pollution, vehicle smoke etc. also contributes to early ageing of the skin. Hence the anti-aging treatments are generally holistic and include preventative measures, cosmetological suggestions, systemic therapy, and invasive procedures.
Expert dermatologists or cosmetologists are the best person to suggest the right treatment for your skin, they will examine your skin and give the best advice based on the skin type, your concerns, the thickness of the skin, and the severity of the signs of ageing.
To make things easier for you here we have listed the top anti-ageing treatments that you should be aware of
Chemical peels
These new age treatments very popular around the world primarily because they can be customized to suit the skin type and the degree of ageing. Ageing skin is not able to repair itself because of low collagen and elastin availability. Chemical peel is one of the skin therapies that can aid your body in reconstructing new collagen and elastin.
chemical Peels are a type a chemical resurfacing which is used to remove all the gunk from the top layer of the skin. This process uses a mix of skin friend chemicals that penetrate the top, middle or deep layer of the skin to reduce various skin concerns. Chemical peels are also called as derma peeling or chemexfoliation. The chemicals are applied on the skin and they burn out the top layer of the skin to remove light to medium acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, sun spots, and tanning. The chemicals also cause light trauma to the skin and as the skin heals to make a new skin surface, it is tighter, brighter and blemish free.
Cost
The cost of chemical peels depends on the type of peel that is used on your skin. The peels can be formulated according to your skin concern. The cost varies with the formula of the peels and the number of sessions needed to get the desired results.
Dermal fillers
Dermal fillers are gel like substances that are shot deep inside the skin. They replace the spent volume under the skin, soften the wrinkles and folds of the skin and adds definition to the facial contours. Dermal fillers are gel like substances and completely safe for the skin. They give instant results and need no downtime.
Another benefit of dermal fillers that they are easily reversible. If you don’t like the results then a simple solution injection can dissolve the fillers and they are flushed out of the body through the natural system. Dermal fillers are FDA approved and have the following types
Hyaluronic acid
Poly-L-Lactic-Acid
Calcium Hydroxyapatite
Cost of Dermal Fillers
The cost of dermal fillers as anti-ageing treatment is influenced by the number of points to be treated, the amount of fillers needed and the surgeon’s fees. Since dermal fillers need to be artistically injected to ensure that natural contours of the face are enhanced and do not look made up, the cosmetic surgeon’s expertise matters the most when asking about the cost of dermal fillers. Fillers such as hyaluronic acid for about 6-12 months and permanent fillers last for 18-24 months comfortably.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a physical abrasion procedure which is painless and minimal invasive. This removes the top layer of the skin using a crystal spray device or a diamond tip handheld device. This is gentler than dermabrasion and heals quickly. Microdermabrasion is suitable for all skin types and is used to treat mild signs of ageing and improve skin elasticity. You might need several sessions to get the desired results.
Cost of microdermabrasion
Cost of the anti-ageing treatment in India includes the number of sessions needed, the location of the clinic, the device used by the surgeon and the area of the skin being treated.
Dermabrasion
This is the big brother of microdermabrasion. This is an exfoliation device that has a rotating abrasive tip attached to it. the device is rotated on the skin and it removes the top layer of the skin and the dirt and oil on it. It improves the skin’s appearance dramatically and can treat uneven texture, fine lines, sun damage and skin laxity. The new skin post dermabrasion is smooth, pink and glowing. It takes about three weeks to see the results. You will need to avoid sun for a few weeks post the treatment.
Cost of dermabrasion
This varies with the number of sessions needed to get the desired results and the patient’s skin condition. Dermabrasion needs specific aftercare and you can ask your clinic about it. They will recommend gentle moisturizers and cleansers for your skin to help in faster healing and skin regeneration.
Laser skin resurfacing
Although not new to the anti-ageing treatment options, the modern lasers have emerged as the gold standard for skin treatments they can be used to treat every skin concern without the need of surgery. Laser skin resurfacing can treat mild to deep wrinkles and lines, remove sun spots and scaring, reduce skin laxity and improve collagen production, remove unwanted hair, reduce fat under the skin, treat acne and breakouts and so much more. There are two types of lasers in use
Non ablative laser treatment: These lasers treat the top layer of the skin from the inside and reduce pigmentation. These do not cause any actual trauma to the skin.
Fractional Laser skin resurfacing: these are gentler than any other laser treatment. The light ray is split into microscopic treatment zones and work on a large portion of the skin. This way only the treatment area is targeting and the surrounding areas remain un damaged. Fractional CO2 laser skin resurfacing works on both top and lower layers of the skin safely.
Cost of Laser skin resurfacing
Lasers are extensively used for skin treatments around the world. They suit all skin types and give excellent results. Their price is slightly on the higher side but they give near permanent results without any skin damage or down time and that makes it works the cost. The cost of laser skin treatments varies with the skin concern treated (multiple concerns can be treated at one time), the type of laser selected, the expertise of the surgeon and the number of treatments needed for the skin type.
Botox Therapy
The oldest of the anti-ageing treatment. Botulinum Toxin Therapy is an effective treatment against facial wrinkles, glabellar lines, crow’s feet etc. Botox is also popularly used for migraine treatment, reducing excessive sweating, controlling neck spasms and lazy eye, regularizing an overactive bladder. When injected in the skin, Botox prevents the muscle from moving and thus the nerve endings don’t get the signals to form an expression. Botox treatments last for about 3-6 months.
Cost of Botox treatment
Botox is not very costly and only a very small amount is needed to get the desired results. The price of this anti-ageing treatment in India is dependent on the number of injections needed, the area being treatment and the schedule of maintenance treatments.
Non-surgical cellulite treatments
Cellulite treatments help smooth the skin and reduce the formation of wrinkles. They can be in the form of FDA approved injectables or through the laser treatment or with the use of radiofrequency. These treatments break down the cellulite packets under the skin and then they are naturally flushed out of the system. Your skin will look younger and more sculpted post the treatments.
Anti-ageing treatments are more effective if you take good care of the skin post the treatments. Regular cleansing and toning, removing makeup every night, using only good quality skin care products, and doing good exercise and diet will keep your skin younger looking longer and make the treatments more effective.
