Treatment for Smoother, Younger-looking Skin?

Hello, It's hard to imagine your skin looking too bad at the age of 26. Assuming your scars do not require surgery, photorejuvenation is the best method to deal with undesirable redness, brown (spots) and could also improve texture and pore size. This technique requires a series of treatments, 1-2 weeks apart. There is little if any "down" time after each session. You may not end up flawless, but you should be better.

Seek out a board-certified dermatologist and get a customized skin care routine based on your complexion needs and priorities for a life long pursuit of skin rejuvenation which should include sun protection, antioxidants such as vitamin C and prescription strength topical retinoid. You then would be in a better position to benefit from quicker gratification such as fractional co2 laser resurfacing or TCA chemical peel.

Hi Miss D, A light laser peel with the latest fractional CO2 or 2940 wavelength lasers will likely achieve your skin rejuvenation goals. Fraxel re:pair lite, Active Fx, Pearl are all excellent technologies to improve the tone, texture, and color of your skin, not to mention the added of value of looking rested, healthy, and younger. Most patients get by with a little eye make up and lip stick after the treatments. Much more important than the technology is choosing the physician who... more