An ounce of prevention The first thing you should do is...

An ounce of prevention

The first thing you should do is practice preventative care for your face. You can go to a gym and work out muscles, but the only thing you can do for your face is be healthy.

• Good nutrition
• Use of daily sunblock (spf 15 daily and spf 30 when exposed to the sun)
• Drink plenty of water
• Consider a daily skin care regimen of a skin rejuvenator (Alpha hydroxy acids, antioxidants like Vitamin C and polypeptides)

• Sun avoidance or using sunscreen with SPF >15 when outside

• Avoid smoking

• If you are considering more invasive methods, then chemical peels, resurfacing lasers, and injectable soft tissue fillers may be considered. You should learn more about these by consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist.

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There are new anti-aging LED treatments and lasers that build collagen and these are just a few of the new ways to transform dull skin into healthy, beautiful skin.

Best of all, many of these procedures can be performed during lunch (they are nicknamed “Lunchtime Lasers”) and leave no visible side effects, so patients can continue as normal with their day following treatment.

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Sunblock and a consistent skin care regimen

The most important thing for everyone to do is first to use sunblock every single day (rain or shine!) and secondly to consistently use an effective skin care regimen.

• Sunblock is the best way to prevent aging, plus it is inexpensive and takes about 30 seconds to apply. The formulations now are very sheer and non-oily and can be applied right under make-up.
• Additionally, using an effective (preferably from a plastic surgeon or dermatologist) skin care regimen on a consistent basis will help rejuvenate the skin and help you look your best now.