What procedures should I get for aging skin at 31 yo and in what order?

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31/f. I've had facial fat transfer in the cheeks and nasolabial folds before, and in the future I'd like to fill in hollow areas under my eyes and plump up my lips will filler. I've also been thinking of botox and PDO threat lifting, possibly a chemical peel for rejuvenation. Is there an order that you could recommend that I should do this in, or any advise relating to an antiaging procedure for me?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

"I suggest reaching out to an expert for a formal consultation. I like to recommend my patients start a combination of facial rejuvenation treatments.

1) Skincare with products and microneedling/PRP
2) PDT Light Therapy a few times per month with growth factors
3) Laser treatments like Clear + Brilliant regularly and others (Fraxel, Moxi, Viva, CO2, Erbium, Halo) a few times per year
4) Sculptra injections a few times per year for collagen production with fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero, Radiesse, and/or Bellafill
5) Thermage/Ultherapy for yearly skin tightening with or without PDO or cone-based Instalift threads for lifting
6) Botox every 2 to 3 months to stop movement lines and prevent lines at rest

Best, Dr. Emer."

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

There are many options for facial rejuvenation.  Botox is great to help with lines caused from dynamic muscle movement.  When used in the masseter muscles it can give a slimmer appearance to the jaw.  Fillers can be used to provide volume and improve facial contours.  Morpheus8 treatments are wonderful and improving overall skin tone and texture.  We always recommend using medical grade skin care products and wearing sunscreen every day.

Yao Wang, MD · Answer

Hi there, there is no particular order - it depends on what you are bothered by. For example, if you are bothered by the wrinkles, you can consider botox to prevent dynamic wrinkles and laser/chemical peel to improve the quality of the skin. If you are bothered by volume loss on the face - fillers and fat injections can help. If the sagging skin is what you are concerned about then PDO thread or face lift can help. PDO thread typically lasts about 6 months or so. Hope this helps!

Amir Mortazavi, MD · Answer

depending on where you live and the season IPL photofacial can make a huge change to your skin. This treatment is usually done in the fall and winter time as you want to stay away from the sun for a little after each treatment. Another great option is the mild ablative therapy with Erbium Laser Resurfacing or the non-ablative laser peels. you can learn a bit more about these treatments bellow.

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