New York City Dermatologist on CBS Early Show: 3 Anti-Aging Treatments That Actually Work
New York City dermatologist Diane Berson visited the CBS Early Show to talk about plumping up depleted collagen with Restylane and Juvederm and using retinoids like Tazorac and Rinova.
Dr. Berson says "Collagen ... basically gives strength and support to the skin. ... It makes the skin supple and elastic. With age, you produce less collagen, and the collagen that you have becomes destroyed, and of course this is accelerated with chronic exposure to the sun."
A recent University of Michigan dermatological study revealed which treatments actually work to erase wrinkles by stimulating collagen production. The three effective treatments outlined in the study are as follows:
1. Dermal fillers that contain hyaluronic acid (Juvederm, Restylane) have a temporary plumping effect but as an unintended physiological side effect, also stimulate collagen production. Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of human tissue. When it is injected, the stretching of the dermis causes the underlying fibers to respond with natural collagen production.
2. Topical retinol or Vitamin A treatments were also recognized as a stimulant of collagen production. The concentration must be at least 20 percent to be effective but doses over that range carry a risk for the rash retinoid dermatitis. For that reason, over the counter creams rarely have enough retinol to be beneficial. Prescription strength drugs like Tazorac or Renova are known to be more potent and effective.
3. Laser resurfacing is another method named in the study. It works by breaking down layers of skin in an isolated area to destroy fragmented collagen. When the area heals, new strengthened collagen is the result.
Tim Howard for Real Beauty News
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