Anti Aging Tips
Most people want to know what dermatologists have to say about anti-aging skin treatments and what anti aging tips they have. After all, their specialty is the skin, which includes how to stop it from premature aging. But before you jump on the band wagon of filling that prescription or buying the anti-aging treatment they are selling, let's take a close look at the most common anti aging treatments and anti aging tips dermatologists recommend.
Turning back the clock can be expensive. Your dermatologist may recommend over-the-counter products, Botox, prescriptions, or even surgery. Let's take a closer look at some of the most common anti aging treatments dermatologists recommend:
Retinoids - This vitamin A derived ingredient is sold under the brand names of Retin-A or Renova. The active ingredient is usually tretinoin or retinol. These ingredients have been tested through clinical trials. One such trial tested tretinoin on a group of older male veterans. They stopped the test because of a higher rate of death and lung cancer. In 2009 Archives of Dermatology reported that high concentrations of vitamin A may be linked to lung cancer. The National Toxicology Program (NTP) has suggested that some retinoids may pose a cancer risk, with recent animal tests. However, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) believes tretinoin "is a safe and effective product when used as labeled."
Chemical peels - This procedure consists of the dermatologist, assistant or other skin professional applying an acid on your skin to cause the top layer of your skin to peel off. Peels as an anti-aging treatment come in a variety of strengths, with some being very harsh and irritating. In fact, the very strong chemical peels may cause second-degree burns. The recovery period after the peel can also be difficult. It takes at least two weeks before you can even wear makeup to cover the redness caused by the peel. The cost of a chemical peel may vary from $150 to $6000. To maintain the effect, it's suggested to get chemical peels from every two to three weeks to a few times a year.
Microabrasion to erase those wrinkles - Dermatologists may abrade your skin to allow the chemicals for peeling to penetrate better. This procedure basically roughens the skin allowing the chemical peel to exfoliate unwanted skin and to make the chemical peel more effective. One side effect may be to spread warts, herpes virus, bacteria or other virus sores from one part of your skin to other areas. The cost may be from $70 to $250 per treatment. How often you will need to have microabrasion on your skin may vary from weekly to monthly. You may have temporary side effects of swelling, redness and bruising.
Laser anti aging skin treatment- Your dermatologist may use light or heat through laser for a variety of skin conditions, including anti aging skin treatments. There are different types of lasers. One type will warn you to stay completely indoors and away from direct light for at least two days following the treatment. If you are takings medications that also warn against light sensitivity, you may not be a good candidate for skin laser treatment. The cost may vary from $500 to $5000 and up. You may need to get these treatments for several weeks and then touch-ups once a year.
Botox- Injectable Botox (botulinum toxin) is to help improve wrinkles for a mere cost of $300 to $500 per treatment. But that cost can go up if you want a filler such as collagen added to the injection. They only last three to four months. The common look of skin appearing frozen is due to how Botox works. It prevents wrinkles and fine lines by paralyzing the muscle where it is injected. This will not allow the wrinkle or frown to form. Side effects may include bruising, headaches and burning.
Injectable Fillers- Multiple injections of certain chemicals called fillers, may also be recommended for anti aging treatments. These may include hyaluronic acid or poly-L-lactic acid.
The Safer Anti Aging Skin Care Tips
Here is the best anti aging tip: all of the anti aging skin treatments listed above are short lived. You either have to keep up the frequency or go for the knife as in plastic surgery. All of the anti aging skin treatments listed also have side effects. And let's face it, we all know how one looks with multiple Botox injections. The first one may look ok, but after a while you may become unrecognizable.
Cleure anti aging skin care products may take longer to show results, but they are a safer, and less invasive form of turning back the clock, without the harsh side effects experienced with the treatments listed above. Cleure believes you can be beautiful without toxins, and the price of beauty is sweet and low, compared to the ones listed above.
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