Top Non-Invasive Ways to Tighten and Brighten Your Skin

Preventative and corrective measures for glowing skin.

Our skin begins the aging process in our twenties when the skin’s ability to retain water declines and oxygen levels reduce. We see our skin very gradually lose its radiant glow. In our late twenties and early thirties, our skin starts to produce less collagen, which leads to the formation of fine lines, some due to dehydration, and increased pore size. At this age, starting a skincare program to support skin health and reduce the acceleration and signs of aging is very important. Your skin health program should consist of daily skin products and monthly or bi-monthly skin boosting treatments.

Your twenties and early thirties are primarily a time of preventive skincare and what you do during these years can positively or negatively affect the health of your skin and the rate at which it ages. In our forties, skincare is preventive and corrective; this is a time when we notice more dehydration and accentuated appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sunspots. There are effective anti-aging treatments and products that can be used to address existing signs of aging as well as prevent further deterioration.

In our fifties, fine lines and wrinkles can become more prominent and can develop into folds. This is a time when estrogen is decreasing, resulting in reduced elasticity and plumpness of the skin. Your skin tone can become more uneven and jowls can begin to develop.

Luckily, age is not the only determining factor. Lifestyle, nutrition, stress, skincare, sun protection and genetics are key factors that play a role in the speed at which our skin will age. Look for a good quality physical sunscreen that uses zinc oxide and or titanium dioxide and avoid the chemical sunscreens. The sooner we start taking care of our skin the better the results, the healthier and more long-living our skin will be, and the less money will be needed for more invasive procedures down the road. Below are the top five ways to keep your skin looking tight, bright and healthy.

1. EndyMED
EndyMED is an advanced RF energy system that delivers heat to the deeper layer of the skin where the collagen resides. Once the heat is delivered, it contracts existing collagen for a tightening effect, while also stimulating the formation of fibroblasts that will create more collagen. The EndyMED treatment is safe for all skin types.
Most individuals require a series of two to six sessions depending on age and collagen loss. The best part is that there is no downtime and you can resume normal activities immediately after treatment. Visible results can be immediate, but your skin will achieve the desired optimal benefits gradually over two to three months, when new collagen has formed. We highly recommend beginning these treatments in your thirties when collagen is gradually declining, because you will obtain maximum results and stop aging in its tracks. Great results are still obtained in your forties and fifties.

2. ZO 3-Step Peel: Vitamin A Infusion Peel
The 3-Step Peel is a one-of-a-kind peel that repairs and remodels your skin. It works at a deeper layer where the collagen and elastin reside, making it a powerful anti-aging treatment, but it is also great for acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation. It boosts the cell turnover rate resulting in a healthier, more youthful complexion. It is extremely safe and tolerated by all skin types. We see mild to moderate exfoliation two to three days after the peel, which usually lasts for another two to three days. The peel is gentle but the results are significant!
Here’s what you can expect from a 3-Step Peel:

• Increase fibroblast activity (fibroblast cells are what create collagen and elastin)
• Increase capillary flow to help increase food supply to the dermis and thicken the dermis
• Calm acne and rosacea symptoms
• Lift hyperpigmentation
• Reduce fine lines and improve skin tone and elasticity
• Normalize oil production

 

3. ZO Stimulation and ZO Enzyme Peels
A chemical peel is a technique that involves the application of a variety of chemical solutions to remove the damaged outer layers of dead skin cells from the skin’s surface. It is extremely beneficial for many skin conditions and the aging face. By removing the build-up of dead skin cells and stimulating the regenerative process, you will notice marked improvements in the formation of wrinkles and fine lines, texture and tone of the skin and hydration. You’ll also see reduced pore size, clearing of blemishes, more balanced oil production and an overall healthier skin appearance.

Some exciting advancements in chemical peels now include the blending of active natural ingredients with a variety of enzymes and acids which allows peels to be customized to specific skin needs and concerns. These treatments can really transform the look and health of the skin. They range from very mild peeling to deeper peeling depending on your preference and skin’s needs. Lactic acid is a beautiful peel that will polish and brighten up the skin by removing the dead layer on top. An added benefit is that there is no downtime or peeling.

 

4. Dermaroller Skin Needling
Skin needling (roller) is non-invasive, non-injectable skin rejuvenation treatments that target a diverse range of skin concerns. This procedure uses a roller with microscopic needles to target specific lines, wrinkles or scars, cellulite, and stretch marks. It is derived from ancient acupuncture techniques and has minimal risk and long-term results. As the needles are rolled over the skin, tiny punctures are created within the epidermis and dermis that encourage the skin’s own natural healing response. There is minimal downtime and discomfort; the treatment is carried out using topical numbing cream.
Home treatment rollers are also available for use on a weekly basis. These have much shorter needles which only microscopically break the surface of the skin. When used with your regular skin care routine, this will assist with absorption of your serums. The homecare roller will also help break up the dead layer of your skin; the exfoliating effect helps prevent congestion from dead skin build-up and promotes vibrant skin.
Clinical skin needling and needle dermabrasion are used to:

• Stimulate the production of collagen
• Reduce the appearance of wrinkles, pigmentation and sun damage
• Treat acne scars and chicken pock scars
• Reduce the appearance of scarring, stretch marks and cellulite
• Reduce the appearance of enlarged pores

 

4. Medical Grade Facials
A medical grade facials is a results-driven treatment that uses concentrated clinical grade, natural ingredients that replenish and repair the skin. These ingredients include enzymes, acids, and vitamins, plus potent antioxidants. Medical grade facials are great for all skin types and skin conditions because they are custom blended at the time of treatment. The infusion of nutrients, acids, and enzymes results in a deep cleaning and nutrient-rich feeding of the skin, and finally a smooth polishing, leaving skin looking refreshed, radiant and healthy.

 

5. Laser skin resurfacing
Fractional resurfacing is the name of a specific kind of laser technology being used to treat sun-damaged skin. This type of laser can improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and acne scars. It works by increasing collagen production, which creates a more youthful look. The best part is that this type of laser treatment offers much less recovery time than traditional laser therapies.

 

6. Vbeam Fotofacial
The Laser FotoFacial skin rejuvenation program consists of a series of gentle pulsed-light treatments that address the symptoms of rosacea and flushing, as well as the visible signs of aging and sun exposure. The FotoFacial skin program can diminish irregular pigmentation, melasma, capillary veins, brown spots, and dark circles under the eyes. FotoFacial treatments also aid in the reduction of fine lines, wrinkles and large pores.

FotoFacial treatments stimulate collagen production in the skin’s deepest layers, which greatly improves the appearance of the outer skin. The result is a more natural, youthful-looking complexion that is sure to delight you and draw compliments from friends and family.

 

7. Laser Skin Tightening
A non-invasive procedure to achieve younger-looking skin, laser skin tightening reduces the appearance of wrinkles and loose skin by heating the collagen in the skin’s deepest layers. This non-surgical procedure gives patients noticeable results immediately after the treatment, and further skin tightening continues during the following weeks or months.

In our laser skin tightening treatment, the Candela® GentleYAG® laser system’s laser light penetrates the skin's upper layers and heats the collagen beneath the surface of the patient’s skin. The skin’s outer layers are not affected by the laser light, and a cooling device helps protect the patient from any discomfort. After two or three treatments, patients achieve tighter, more youthful skin with no downtime and no painful recovery.

 

8. LED Light Therapy
This treatment delivers a totally natural method of light-only skin rejuvenation, which uses the body's own natural processes to help counteract the effects of aging. LED therapy utilizes harmless, painless low level red and infrared light to stimulate the skin’s natural rejuvenation processes. Nothing touches the skin so there is no discomfort and no risk of blistering or pigmentation changes. You feel a warm, relaxing glow like a gentle heating pad as the light penetrates your skin and stimulates your cells to rejuvenate and heal the damage that has occurred as a result of aging and sun damage. LED can be used as a stand alone procedure or in combination with other treatments to restore a more youthful, healthy and radiant look to your skin by

1. reducing the appearance of:

a. fine lines and wrinkles
b. scars and stretch marks
c. uneven pigmentation

2. regenerating collagen and elastin in the deeper layers of the skin which has been lost due to aging and sun damage and gives your skin a thin, gray, sagging, aged and sallow look.

 

Book a complimentary consultation today to learn more about these treatments and get started on a skin health program. Healthy skin is great looking, long-living skin.