I’m looking for the best possible procedure for smoker lines. I’ve been told microneedling would be best (wrinkles aren’t that deep yet). But I’ve also been told by someone that the CO2 laser is the way to go. I’m looking for something beyond injectables. I’m a youngish looking 44, even though I smoked. Good genes I suppose? I’m fair skinned with occasional break outs and a brown spot I hate. But skin isn’t too bad, took good care of it. Thank you.
December 21, 2022
Answer: Professional Perfomred Microneedling Works Well For Improving Superficial Wrinkles & Surface Crinkles I have been performing manual and automatic microneedling (without the need for the additional expense and risks of added RF) for over two decades with gratifying results. Microneedling, however, is best reserved for treating very fine and superficial wrinkles and crinkles. It is not a good treatment for anything more deeply etched into the skin. In this particular case, at least from the photos, the smoker's lines appear rather superficial, so this is reasonable to consider. CO2 laser, much like traditional dermabrasion, is an aggressive procedure that engenders both a prolonged period of downtime and healing and carries the risks for scarring and prolonged or permanent dyspigmentation. Moreover, it is worth emphasizing, especially when someone asks for a permanent to solution to an aesthetic issue, that no treatment can really offer permanent improvement, if for no other reason than nothing about us is really permanent. Continued smoking and exposure to the sun and even chronological aging will lead to a return of the lines even if full improvement is obtained with initial treatment. . So, you might even wish to reconsider the notion of "permanent" and consider other possible treatments that have been employed successfully to treat this problem besides microneedling, including Botox microdroplets; and/or the use of a cohesive, low viscosity HA filler' and/or a series of high concentration superficial peels. These engender little to no significant downtime. You would be wise to consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist. Best of luck.
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December 21, 2022
Answer: Professional Perfomred Microneedling Works Well For Improving Superficial Wrinkles & Surface Crinkles I have been performing manual and automatic microneedling (without the need for the additional expense and risks of added RF) for over two decades with gratifying results. Microneedling, however, is best reserved for treating very fine and superficial wrinkles and crinkles. It is not a good treatment for anything more deeply etched into the skin. In this particular case, at least from the photos, the smoker's lines appear rather superficial, so this is reasonable to consider. CO2 laser, much like traditional dermabrasion, is an aggressive procedure that engenders both a prolonged period of downtime and healing and carries the risks for scarring and prolonged or permanent dyspigmentation. Moreover, it is worth emphasizing, especially when someone asks for a permanent to solution to an aesthetic issue, that no treatment can really offer permanent improvement, if for no other reason than nothing about us is really permanent. Continued smoking and exposure to the sun and even chronological aging will lead to a return of the lines even if full improvement is obtained with initial treatment. . So, you might even wish to reconsider the notion of "permanent" and consider other possible treatments that have been employed successfully to treat this problem besides microneedling, including Botox microdroplets; and/or the use of a cohesive, low viscosity HA filler' and/or a series of high concentration superficial peels. These engender little to no significant downtime. You would be wise to consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist. Best of luck.
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December 21, 2022
Answer: Fine lines Hi there
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December 21, 2022
Answer: Fine lines Hi there
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