As you age, your skin starts to lose its collagen and elastin fibres, leading to dull and loose skin. As volume and laxity are lost, fine lines and wrinkles begin to form on the surface. In addition to ageing, skin disorders and significant weight gain or loss also take a toll on the face. Skin rejuvenation treatments are a great way to turn back the clock on ageing.
Skin rejuvenation is a term for a variety of cosmetic treatments intended to improve volume, elasticity, skin tone, wrinkles, and whatnot. There are both surgical and non-surgical ways to do that.
Usually, patients are more interested in minimally invasive procedures than cosmetic surgery itself because they have virtually no downtime all the while achieving great results.
The techniques and procedures vary, their strength and depth too. The majority of devices come with different settings, enabling professionals to provide customised skin treatments and achieve the desired goals.
A good candidate for skin rejuvenation is someone who has a variety of skin problems such as skin surface irregularities, dark circles, eye bags, uneven pigmentation, large pores, damaged skin, and acne.
People of all skin types can usually partake in the treatment. They may have loose skin and should be in good overall health.
Some of these treatments are not suitable for pregnant women and people suffering from certain diseases. Patients should also have realistic expectations for the cosmetic treatments they are after.
Skin rejuvenation refers to an array of effective treatments and products designed to enhance the appearance of the skin. Its purpose is to reverse the signs of ageing, address ultraviolet damage, even out the skin colour, recover lost volume, and lift the skin.
Skin resurfacing, or laser resurfacing, is a specific procedure that can achieve some of the goals from above. It’s part of overall skin rejuvenation treatment but there are many other treatments such as dermal fillers, chemical peels, IPL, and much more.
At Shens Medical, you can find the best facial treatments for skin rejuvenation.
Profhilo is an anti-ageing, injectable treatment. It contains a stabilised form of hyaluronic acid, a natural component of the skin. Not only does it hydrate the skin but it can fix sagging skin and prevent the signs of ageing.
The technique involves five injection points on every side of the face, with or without a local anaesthetic cream, and lasts 15 minutes. It is suitable for people in their mid-20s and up.
Since hyaluronic acid is absorbed by the body over time, a top-up session should be scheduled 6 months later.
Rejuran HB and Rejuran Healer are injectable treatments based on polynucleotides(PN). Although they work in a similar fashion, they have different liquid consistencies to target various skin concerns.
The way this treatment works is, small amounts of the product are injected into the skin using a fine needle. Multiple injections are made into the face focusing on the most problematic regions.
The procedure induces collagen production, especially around the eye area. Before it begins, the aesthetic practitioner will tell you about the effects of the treatment, how long it will last, and potential side effects to expect.
Then, the skin is cleaned and prepped with a numbing cream. Rejuran is suitable for all skin types. The results last 3-6 months, so if you want to sustain the effects, you need top-up sessions.
Fotona laser peel is a non-invasive procedure that makes the complexion smooth and glowing by removing 4-50 microns from the skin's surface. Apart from the outer layers, it also penetrates the ones underneath, stimulating collagen production. It's suitable for sensitive areas as well.
The treatment provides 3D or 4D rejuvenation. It can tighten pores, reduce pigmentation, eliminate dead skin cells, minimise surface imperfections, etc.
Before the procedure starts, topical treatment is applied to the skin. Laser energy is safe and harmless. Results can be noticed even after one visit but it takes repeat sessions once every 2-3 weeks to complete the treatment.
The duration is around 20 minutes. After that, you may have a sunburn-like sensation and visible redness in the treated area. Like other cosmetic procedures, the multiple settings of Fotona allow for a personalised treatment plan. This ensures that every patient gets exactly what they are looking for. In just a few weeks, the skin begins to look rejuvenated.
This treatment employs dual non-ablative technology. It provides a combination of laser technology and microneedle radiofrequency in an amplified synergy.
Secret Duo uses a 1540nm fractional erbium glass laser providing deep penetration, protein denaturation, coagulation, and volumetric heating. It can treat a wider range of skin conditions.
The depths are adjusted selectively. Numbing cream is used. The treatment duration is 60 minutes. There is no downtime and daily activities are not disrupted after the procedure. It can be carried out once every 6-8 weeks.
Secret Duo addresses aged skin, acne scarring, active acne, and more. It can reduce pores and tighten the skin.
This is a new minimally invasive treatment that is used to lighten and illuminate the skin. It employs the MTS technology (Micro Needle Therapy System). The doctor infuses the skin with BB-cream ampoules made of natural ingredients, working at 1mm depth away from the surface of the skin.
This makes your skin look as if you have foundation but without needing to apply foundation at all. There is no pain and no downtime. BB Glow promotes skin elasticity, wrinkle improvement, increased cell regeneration, and brightening effects.
The Korean treatment is great for people who have enlarged pores, fine lines, acne scars, and pigmented skin. Instant effects are achieved by this method. There are no skin-tightening properties, though.
There are a plethora of skin rejuvenation treatments.
Laser resurfacing removes the top layer of the skin treating damaged skin, wrinkles, age spots, pigmentation, and other skin issues. There are different wavelengths and settings.
When laser light and heat energy are delivered into the skin, they shatter pigments, evening out overall skin tone. On a deeper level, they also spur collagen growth, as the skin is driven into healing mode.
During the process, you may feel a slight burning sensation, which will be more prominent in some areas than in others. Several sessions are needed to get results from laser resurfacing.
Intense pulsed light (IPL) is a skin rejuvenating treatment that serves to improve skin texture and colour without surgery. It addresses sun damage, treats scars and pigmentation, as well as it can minimise the signs of ageing.
This treatment is similar to laser therapy but it uses more than one wavelength. The way it works is by heating the skin to a certain temperature at which damaged cells are removed.
Adjacent tissue and surrounding skin remain intact, which allows for faster recovery. There is minimal downtime, actually.
Peels come in different chemical formulas whose strength varies from mild to deep/aggressive. Those with smaller molecular structures can get deep into the underlying layers, while gentler peels work only on the upper layers of the skin.
Light peels such as alpha hydroxy acid and lactic acid penetrate the outer layer of the skin. They exfoliate the skin and can be used at home on a regular basis. These skin treatments usually take 10-15 minutes
Medium and deeper peels are administered in a clinical setting and are more involved. Sedatives, painkillers, or local anaesthesia may be needed to ensure patient comfort. Medium-depth peels are the likes of trichloroacetic acid and glycolic acid. They work for hyperpigmentation, age spots, wrinkles, and acne scarring.
An example of a deep chemical solution is phenol (carbolic acid). It provides more dramatic and consistent results but it’s not something you want to do routinely. It takes 40-90 minutes to complete this procedure for younger skin.
Other options include topical skin treatments with Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). They help to fix uneven skin tone, minimise the appearance of wrinkles and other skin irregularities, as well as prevent sun damage.
Profhilo: $1000-$1200 per syringe
Rejuran Healer: $600-$1,400 per session
IPL: $152 per session
Secret Duo: $3000 per session
Fotona laser: $1,500
Laser resurfacing: $350-$2,000 per session
BB Glow: $130
Chemical peels: $198 per session
To begin with, IPL is not a laser per se. It delivers light of multiple wavelengths and is more scattered, whereas lasers are more focused and they usually contain one wavelength.
Because of this, IPL can treat a broader area of skin, so treatment can take less time. Another difference is that the recovery with IPL is much faster. When it comes to costs, it’s also less expensive.
Laser skin rejuvenation is a safe and highly effective procedure when it’s performed by a trained practitioner. With the variety of machines and settings, as well as the many different skin concerns, there is a lot to consider in terms of treatment. If you leave it to someone inexperienced, you risk damaging your skin's surface.
Yes, skin rejuvenation is good for the skin because it encourages the production of collagen, makes the skin more supple, and reduce wrinkles and sagginess. In the end, the complexion is more youthful.
The duration of the results depends on the type of treatment you choose, as well as individual body responses. For some procedures, the outcome is visible for 6-9 months, for others, it can be as little as 3 months.
It depends on the treatment type. Chemical peels are applied to the skin and have to sit for a couple of minutes. IPL and laser devices are passed over the face, and fillers are injected into the skin with a tiny needle.
Yes, skin rejuvenation therapy can address acne scars. There are several treatment methods such as lasers and peels. In some cases, dermal fillers may be an option too.
Yes, acid peels like glycolic acid remove the dead skin.
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