My facial skin is awful, rough, course texture and my pores appear stretched out and are very large over my entire face, and I have what appear to be tiny wrinkles and furrows all over my face from the stretched pores.I am 33 years old and I feel like a total and utter freak.I think I have damaged my skin through harsh cleansing/scrubbing over the years when I was in my 20's and now I think I have hit my 30's all the damage is becoming visible. Please help. Thank you
Answer: Pores - what to do? Your pores are visible, but I think they are within the range of normal for more oily skin types. You do look like you have some acne scarring of the temples, which although not in focus in your third picture, is an area that is slightly distracting on your face. You also have some mild under-eye creepiness, which is more than you should for being Asian and 33 years old.I agree with what others have said:1) protect yourself from the sun in order to prevent sun damage, which leads to discoloration and coarse texture2) start using a retinoid; this will improve the texture and keep the pores clean3) use a good eye cream4) consider doing an energy-based treatment to help with the acne scarring as well as improve the overall texture of the skin
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Answer: Pores - what to do? Your pores are visible, but I think they are within the range of normal for more oily skin types. You do look like you have some acne scarring of the temples, which although not in focus in your third picture, is an area that is slightly distracting on your face. You also have some mild under-eye creepiness, which is more than you should for being Asian and 33 years old.I agree with what others have said:1) protect yourself from the sun in order to prevent sun damage, which leads to discoloration and coarse texture2) start using a retinoid; this will improve the texture and keep the pores clean3) use a good eye cream4) consider doing an energy-based treatment to help with the acne scarring as well as improve the overall texture of the skin
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Answer: Clear & brilliant laser can help reduce appearance of fine lines and enlarged pores Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.
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Answer: Clear & brilliant laser can help reduce appearance of fine lines and enlarged pores Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.
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February 27, 2023
Answer: Forehead Lines / Wrinkles -- Neuromodulators (Botox/Dysport/Xeomin/Jeuveau), Fillers (Belotero) + Lasers/Microneedling/PRP Neuromodulators (such as Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau) and soft tissue fillers like Belotero can improve the appearance of the forehead by reducing lines, wrinkles and folds. Deeper lines and wrinkles need a combination approach with Botox, fillers, lasers, and microneedling/PRP. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to develop a treatment plan that works for you. Best, Dr. Emer
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February 27, 2023
Answer: Forehead Lines / Wrinkles -- Neuromodulators (Botox/Dysport/Xeomin/Jeuveau), Fillers (Belotero) + Lasers/Microneedling/PRP Neuromodulators (such as Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau) and soft tissue fillers like Belotero can improve the appearance of the forehead by reducing lines, wrinkles and folds. Deeper lines and wrinkles need a combination approach with Botox, fillers, lasers, and microneedling/PRP. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to develop a treatment plan that works for you. Best, Dr. Emer
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Daily skin care makes a difference Your skin shows signs of ageing and sun damage that commensurate with your age.Having the right daily skin care routine, using the right products, can make a difference. To begin with, make UV protection a daily ritual. UV exposure probably ages the sun more than gravity.Use products with retinol and vitamin C.You can add on treatments which encourages epidermal renewal like peels and microdermabrasion. Needling can also help promote collagen repair and production.
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Daily skin care makes a difference Your skin shows signs of ageing and sun damage that commensurate with your age.Having the right daily skin care routine, using the right products, can make a difference. To begin with, make UV protection a daily ritual. UV exposure probably ages the sun more than gravity.Use products with retinol and vitamin C.You can add on treatments which encourages epidermal renewal like peels and microdermabrasion. Needling can also help promote collagen repair and production.
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Skin rejuvenation and Fractional skin resurfacing Thank you for your question and the photos.There is no one best answer, but Profractional Laser and Forever Young BBL treatments can make significant improvement for early signs of facial aging.To be sure, see two or more board certified and experienced plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation.I hope this helps.
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Skin rejuvenation and Fractional skin resurfacing Thank you for your question and the photos.There is no one best answer, but Profractional Laser and Forever Young BBL treatments can make significant improvement for early signs of facial aging.To be sure, see two or more board certified and experienced plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation.I hope this helps.
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