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Best Non-surgical Treatment to Lift Skin and Build Collagen?

asked 3 years ago by dee4now in Atlanta, Georiga
Latest answer by D.J. Verret, MD
Question viewed 21,456 times
Tags: non surgical, skin

I only have 2 wrinkles around the mouth and 1-2 on forehead. What I do have is facial sagging especially around the nasolabial fold. What is best for lifting? Are there any creams that work?

3 answers to Best Non-surgical Treatment to Lift Skin and Build Collagen?

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Only three treatments scientifically proven to increase collagen

For your particular situation, as always consultation with a qualified physician is your best option. On a more general question of building collagen, there was a recent article in the New York times about collagen rejuvenation (August 18,2008 available online). The article was cited a review in The Archives of Dermatology which indicated that there were only 3 treatments scientifically proven effective at increasing collagen: topical application of retinol, carbon dioxide laser resurfacing... more
D.J. Verret, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Combining Treatments Are Best

Laser resurfacing (CO2 or plasma resurfacing) is the best way to tighten skin and rebuild collagen, but still has a significant down time. If it is a no down time treatment that you are looking for then a combination of treatments should be considered. First, skin tightening and lifting can be performed using a Thermage radiofrequency treatment. This treatment can help lift the cheeks and better define the jawline and does stimulate some new collagen under the skin. Another option is the... more
Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Perlane injections for facial sagging

Perlane injections can make a dramatic difference in restoring the facial volume, balance, and harmony. We use Perlane injection to the cheeks and surrounding area to have an instant mid-face lift, and improve the nasolabial fold area. These injections are also helpful for the patients who had too much fillers in the area of the fold itself, to the point that it distorts their midface. Cheek injections can help bring back the facial balance and youthful contours.
Stella Desyatnikova, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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