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Non Surgical Options Facial Rejuvenation in my 30s?
Hi. I am in my mid 30s and looking to have some non surgical facial rejuvenation done. My main issues are (slightly) uneven skin, uneven skin tone (mostly brown spots but nothing that can't be covered with light makeup).... I am looking for something with only 3-5(max) day down time... Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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gcsunshinegirl
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Facial rejuvenation in your 30's
You have redness of rosacea as well as brown sun spots and dilated pores. Please consult a dermatologist who can treat your rosacea as well as offer various procedures. Sunscreen with SPF 50+ daily is important. IPL would help treat the redness, brown spots and pores. Your brown spots may be darker for a few days and then flake off, but there would not be much more downtime than that.
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A Series of Superficial Chemical Peels Work Well For Facial Rejuvenation In Younger Persons
I have been using a variety of in-office, superficial peeling agents for freshening dull, sallow skin; smoothing rough skin; fading brown spots, mottled pigmentation, melasma and improving fine wrinkling since 1984 with gratifying results. The agents most commonly employed agents for these purposes include maximum strength glycolic acid (70%); Jessner's solution (a combination of several different acids), and beta hydroxy acid (30%).
For best effect, some individuals may require a...
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Repairing Damage with Little Downtime
There are SO many excellent treatments available to reverse the effects of sun damage. A lot depends upon your skin type, degree of sun damage, willingness to accept recovery time, and, your budget. The most important factor is to have your skin care regimen supervised by a qualified individual such as a facial plastic surgeon, dermatologist or aesthetician under direct physician supervision. That way, your progress can be monitored properly ensuring good results and minimizing the risk of...
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Facial rejuvenation even skin tone in your 30's
In looking at the photo you have submitted I do see some brown spots however I am more impressed by the level of redness in your skin. The first thing I would suggest is treating any possible skin issue such as rosacea which I suspect due to the redness. A medication such as Azelaic Acid or Finacea would help both the redness as well as help lighten the brown spots. A regimen consisting of year-round sun protection during the day as well as anti-redness antioxidant...
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Long Island City Dermatologist
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Photorejuvenation (light based) is ideal for young, sun-damaged skin
A photofacial series using intense pulsed light (IPL) or a pulsed-dye laser (PDL) would be the most helpful here. In 4-6 sessions with essentially no downtime. IPL may be the best option as it works on three main targets:
1) Pigment (brown spots) - lifts them to the surface = less brown spots!
2) Opened blood vessels that make the skin look red - evens skin color and removes unsightly visible vessels
3) Water - the heat from the filtered light stimulates new collagen...
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Charleston Dermatologist
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IPL works for brown and red areas
You might want to consult about IPL (intense pulsed light) which is totally noninvasive and requires no down time. It can lighten both reddened areas and brown discolorations, and your photo shows both. You need to see an expert to examine your skin to evaluate whether it is suitable for that treatment. You would likely need 3 to 6 sessions.
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Vi peels botanicals and retinoids
For such pigmentation problems pretreating with botanical skin products that address pigmentation will help greatly. I use the IS Clininal White Lightening creams and serums. The kelp and mushroom extracts found in these productsl block the conversion of melanin. The retinoids help regulate and turnover the skin in preparation for a chemical peel. The Vipeel utilizes TCA, phenol and salicylate acids to peel the skin and dipigment areas of...
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Annapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Non-surgical Options for Facial Rejuvenation in 30's
Your best option for overall non-surgical facial rejuvenation with minimal downtime is fractional laser resurfacing with the UlraPulse Encore for ActiveFX.
Your next best option is a series of IPL/ Photofacial treatments. A good, third option is a series of peels.
For both ActiveFX and IPL/ Photofacial treatments, your outcome can be improved and maintained by prepping your skin before treatment and being on an appropriate skin care regimen, to include daily use of SPF 30 antioxidant...
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Seattle General Surgeon
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Non surgical rejuvenation options for a 30 year old
From simple to more complex, the options are:
1. Topical retinoids, like Retin A and Tazorac in the evenings and a broad spectrum sunscreen in the mornings. What I see in your photo is pigmentary changes, dilated pores, some rosacea and some wrinkling particularly around the jawline. So start the retinoids slowly, twice a week at night time. Make sure you use a sunscreen every morning as 80% of what we think of as aging changes are due to ultraviolet light exposure...
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Non-surgical facial rejuvenation
Daily use of a moisturizer with SPF 30+ (one with broad spectrum coverage containing for example Mexoryl or Avobenzone) would be my first suggestion. As for topical creams, one containing a combination of tretinoin, hydroquinone and hydrocortisone, or with hydroquinone alone, can be used intermittently. As for noninvasive procedures, IPL would likely help with the redness and brown spots.
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Fractional Laser Resurfacing would be ideal
Fractional Laser Resurfacing would be ideal. It has about 3 days of downtime and will remove the brown spots, uneven pigmentation, and help to resurface your skin so it is softer and smoother overall. You will need a few treatments for maximum results.
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Facial rejuvenation
Sunshinegirl, The first thing that you have to do is promise yourself that you will use a sunscreen DAILY even if you don't think that you are being exposed to the sun. There are several moisturizers that have good sunscreen coverage that are inexpensive. I use Aveeno and Neutrogena products myself. Secondly, You can use a hydroquinone and a retinoid or a combination cream. Lastly, if this doesn't get you where you need to be I would try a simple 20 or 25% TCA peel....
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Non-Surgical Options for Facial Rejuvenation in a Younger Patient
One of the most effective ways to reverse sunspots due to the effects of chronic sun damage to your skin is by using a combination of two prescription strength medications: 4% hydroquinone and tretinoin cream. Prescription strength 4% hydroquinone is better than any OTC product for lightening dark spots in the skin. These dark spots are typically due to chronic sun damage so daily use of sunscreens is essential in your treatment. Combining prescription-only tretinoin cream with hydroquinone...
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