Premature Skin Aging at 28

I am a 28 yo female and during my 20s often drank and smoked heavily. I also suffered from acne and have icepick scars on cheeks and chin and also lines caused by BP. I am now quite healthy but am left with thin skin, fine lines, rough skin texture, tired looking undereyes and the beginnings of labionasal folds. I gave up smoking just a month ago, can I expect to see any improvement in skin thickness and texture? I am also considering fraxel laser, in particular the palovia. Any advice?

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by Louise NY in Birmingham uk

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Skin aging

A fractional CO2 laser such as the SmartXide DOT can improve acne scars, fine lines, rough skin texture, and can thicken collagen. You probably have volume loss and would benefit from fillers under your eyes, cheeks and nasolabial folds. Sun protection, tretinoin cream and anti-oxidants are important to use daily. Please consult a dermatologist or plastic surgeon who offers all of these treatments.

Premature Skin Aging at 28

Laser resurfacing would be a good option to tighten your skin, shrink pores and regularize any pigmentation issues. It sounds like you might also have early volume loss which won't be treated by laser resurfacing. The best option for replacement of volume is a dermal filler which can be injected during a brief office visit. The combination of skin tightening and volume replacement can have dramatic effects especially in a patient your age. That said, a consultation will allow you to get... more

Premature Skin Aging at 28

We offer the DOT Co2 Fractionated Laser Resurfacing in our practice. At 28 years old you sound like you would be a good candidate for this procedure. Of course a photo would be more helpful. The Laser Resurfacing would help to re-stimulate collagen over several months after the procedure to help thicken your skin and also resurface your texture to help with lines.