Best Non-surgical Treatment to Lift Skin and Build Collagen? Doctor Answers, Tips
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Best Non-surgical Treatment to Lift Skin and Build Collagen?

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?

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by dee4now in Atlanta, Georiga
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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
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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
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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.
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Ultherapy Best for Facial Skin Tightening

Thank you for your question. I would suggest Ultherapy for facial skin tightening. Ultherapy deposits focused ultrasound energy below the surface of the skin to stimulate the body’s creation of new collagen. As a result, skin will actually begin to lift and tone over time. Collagen is a natural protein that gives skin its youthfulness by keeping it firmed, toned and elastic. Plus, the treatment is completely non-invasive and does not require downtime. I have seen excellent results with the... more
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Best Non-Surgical Treatment to Lift Skin and Build Collagen

Non-surgical wrinkle improvement should be divided into two categories: The use of topicals OR wrinkle improvement using laser or a similar technology. Injectables don't really enhance collagen production and should probably not be considered in this discussion. Relative to the use of topicals, I have found that Retinoids in combination with other topicals is probably the best choice. The topicals that I find have the most promise are the tri-peptides which are... more
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