Top 3 Dermatology Treatments for Aging Skin

Wrinkles might be a natural part of getting older, but that doesn’t mean you have to force yourself to live with them forever. Wrinkle reducing treatments for aging skin are incredibly popular. Here are a few you should speak with your dermatologist about.

Chemical Peel

While you don’t need to have wrinkles to invest in a chemical peel, they are an excellent method of wrinkle treatment. When you’re dealing with aging skin and you want to attain a more youthful, glowing complexion, a chemical peel is one of your best bets. In many cases, they’re a lot more mild than you might think. For this wrinkle treatment, your dermatologist will apply a chemical solution to your skin to remove the outermost layers. The intensity of the chemical solution used will depend on a variety of factors, including the condition of your skin, what kind of results you want to see, and if you’re currently using any topical medications on your face. The skin that grows back after a chemical peel is softer, smoother, and more youthful. Depending on the intensity of your peel, you may need to have several treatments before you start seeing the desired results. It’s typically recommended to wait at least a week or two between chemical peel treatments. This wrinkle treatment is fairly gentle, but it will also require a bit of time to take full effect and to maintain.

Retinoids

Retinoids are one of the most effective ways to treat wrinkles and aging skin. In many cases, you can find Retinoids in the form of topical creams. And while there are over-the-counter products that contain retinol, you’re probably better off with a prescription. When your dermatologist provides a prescription for a retinoid cream, you’re guaranteed a higher concentration of retinol and more immediate results for wrinkle reduction. If you’re not sure whether your skin is too sensitive for a prescription-level retinoid product, make sure you speak with your dermatologist to determine the best solution for your skin.

Microneedling

If you’re not afraid of a little bit of invasiveness with your anti-aging skin treatments, microneedling is an excellent option to consider. When you attend a microneedling session, your dermatologist will use a tool that has a number of micro-needles on it. Using this tool, your dermatologist will create micro-wounds on the surface of your skin. In doing so, your body will naturally produce collagen to help heal those tiny wounds. And when your body produces more collagen, your skin becomes more supple and youthful. Collagen helps maintain elasticity in the skin, and as we age we produce less of it and lose some elasticity and fullness in the skin on our faces. So if you’re looking for a great anti-aging skin treatment, microneedling can produce amazing results.

When you want to attain a more youthful appearance from your aging skin, some of these dermatology procedures can help. To figure out which of these treatments will be best for your aging skin, set up your consultation with SE Dermatology Specialists today.