Dear Dr. Seckel, What is the best “no down time” facial rejuvenation procedure? I am 42, healthy, fit and work a full time job. I see loose skin on my neck and wrinkles starting around my eyes but I cant take time out of work to have surgery or a laser operation. What are my best options? Thanks, Betsy, Boston, MA.
Dear Betsy,
Happily there are many no down time non-surgical facial rejuvenation options available to you today. Botox® is one of my favorite “no down time” procedures which for wrinkle removal which can dramatically improve crow’s feet, frown lines, worry lines and even help the downturn of the corners of the mouth.
Microdermabrasion® provides wonderful skin exfoliation and skin rejuvenation, and along with topical skin creams such as Retin A® can help fine lines, wrinkle removal , and pigmentremoval.
Soft tissue fillers such as Restylane® and Radiesse® can help fill the deep nasal-labial fold lines and rejuvenate the appearance of the facial skin.
Although the face lift remains the “gold standard” for tightening loose facial skin, for people your age with minimal loose skin several new skin tightening skin rejuvenation techniques which are “no down time” procedures are available. Thermage® and Titan have been available for several years and can tighten the skin of some people by 30% after 3-4 1 to 1 ½ hour treatments. A newer technique called Aluma® with FACES® takes less time, 15-45 minutes and is less painful than Thermage® and Titan®. LuxIR and refirme are also new skin tightening machines.
You have many great “no down time” facial rejuvenation and skin rejuvenation options.
For a complete discussion read Chapter 5 of my book Save Your Face entitled “ Dr Seckel’s 6-step non-surgical facial rejuvenation program”or contact me.
Thank you.
Boston, Massachusetts