Acne scars and ongoing adult acne outbreaks can have a demoralizing effect on any individual, man or woman. Luckily, innovations in cosmetic dermatology technology and non-surgical solutions have seen traditional anti-aging procedures repurposed to help smooth skin damaged by remnant acne scars.
Why Acne Leaves Scars
Thought days of unwanted outbreaks were left behind in high school? Think again. While most individuals associate pimples and breakouts with the awkward teenage phase of their life, adult acne remains a common condition for many men and women. Hormonal acne, in particular, can be especially frustrating to deal with, as it comes and goes depending on fluctuations in your hormone levels. As a result, even if you’ve established the perfect skin care routine, stress at work or an upcoming period can mean breakouts of painful pimples.
Acne scarring can also occur to any patient, at any stage in life. Often blamed on picking pimples or scratching them off, acne scars arise as the body tries to repair ruptured pimples with new skin cells. If the skin over or under-produces collagen to help heal these traumas, patients can end up with the characteristic acne scarring.
The type of scarring that you can end up with depends on the kind of pimple that your body is trying to heal from. Most acne scars can be attributed to hormonal acne or cysts as these forms of pimples reach far deeper below the skin’s surface than other kinds.
Treating Acne Scarring with Dermal Fillers
In recent years, countless treatments have been developed to address scarring from acne and help prevent future damage to the skin’s appearance. While options can range from chemical peels to ablative laser treatment, one solution offers patients a new, less invasive solution: dermal fillers.
Also known as injectables, dermal fillers have become the first step in slowing the effects of aging on appearance. Dermal fillers can be made from many solutions, the most popular of which is hyaluronic acid. This unique formula leverages naturally occurring hyaluronic acid to help skin cells in the targeted areas retain moisture more efficiently. This ultimately adds volume to areas that have lost their natural fullness due to the aging process.
While injectables may be closely linked to anti-aging and facial rejuvenation, the concept for applying dermal fillers to acne scars is incredibly similar. Like the aging process, acne scars can be the result of diminished collagen production, which keeps the skin looking smooth and full. By filling in sunken areas of skin and smoothing skin around raised areas, patients who’ve dealt with deep scarring are able to achieve a more youthful, smoother appearance without the pitting associated with acne.
Using dermal fillers as a treatment for acne scarring also comes with its own benefits. For starters, the non-invasive nature of treatment means that patients can schedule treatments at their leisure and on their schedule. As there is no extensive recovery necessary with dermal fillers, most patients can get right back to their routine after they’ve undergone treatment. Best of all, the application of the dermal fillers looks natural. At Dr. Kato’s Palm Springs practice, injectables are strategically administered so that patients don’t look as if they’ve had work done. When used as combination acne and anti-aging solution, many patients are pleasantly surprised to find that their dermal filler treatment enhances their natural beauty.
Say Goodbye to Acne Scars – Schedule Your Consultation Today!
At Aesthetic Art of Palm Springs, our goal is to provide all patients with comprehensive solutions that help them feel confident in their skin at all times. In addition to non-surgical dermal fillers, our cosmetic specialist offers many facial rejuvenation options, each of which are tailored to fit your goals through our personalized approach to care. To learn more about your treatment options, call our office at (760) 610-5558 and make your appointment.
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Page Blurb: Tired of hiding acne scars with thick make-up? Our Palm Springs specialist covers how to fill in old scars with dermal fillers.
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Today, men of all ages are requesting plastic surgery to boost their confidence. Some of the men’s goals are to have a more defined jawline, rejuvenate their skin, and encourage hair growth. There are many non-surgical procedures that are perfect for men to enhance their appearance.
To see which treatment best suits your needs, schedule a consultation today!
While wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process, that doesn’t necessarily mean we have to be thrilled with them as they develop. For many, fine, barely there lines transition almost overnight into deep wrinkles and creases, quickly making an individual look much older than they really are.
While recent years have seen more men and women pursuing dermal fillers to proactively mitigate these smaller lines, few products offer the stability or formula needed to effectively smooth away deep creases or lines. Until now. Innovative Restylane Refyne and Defyne are changing how deep creases and wrinkles are treated, giving more patients the opportunity to achieve smoother, younger-looking skin.
Refyne and Defyne Your Appearance
Over the years, Restylane has become one of the industry’s leading options for non-surgical dermal fillers. Like other high-quality injectables, products within the Restylane lineup like Silk and Silk are made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance shown to improve cellular moisture retention and add volume to shrinking areas. However, Restylane products also leverage unique NASHA technology to create a more stable, durable gel that remains intact longer. As technology can be adjusted to create larger particle sizes, products within the Restylane lineup are tailored to meet different cosmetic needs.
Like other dermal filler options within the Restylane family, Refyne and Defyne are hyaluronic based injectables designed for facial use. What sets these products apart from other injectables is the unique XpresHan Technology. This patented feature allows the fillers to remain flexible once injected that patients enjoy natural-looking results without compromising longevity or efficacy. As a result, Restylane and Defyne are excellent options for patients with moderate to severe facial folds that require a more stable, thicker formula in order to smooth away wrinkles and lines.
H2: Choosing the Right Solution for Your Appearance
Every patient has unique needs, and dermal filler patients are no exception. With so many excellent options available, making the choice between different solutions can be a challenge. While both Refyne and Defyne offer exceptional results, each is formulated to help address wrinkles and creases of different depths.
For individuals facing mild to moderate lines or oral commissures, our team has found that Refyne offers long-lasting results while maintaining a soft, natural look. In the case of deep creases and sunken cheekbones, Defyne is often used to help rejuvenate a patient’s appearance without running the risk of looking overdone. During your consultation with our Palm Springs plastic surgeon, Dr. Kato will evaluate your appearance as well as goals to help determine which of our dermal fillers options is best for you.
Looking for another reason to consider Refyne and Defyne? As these treatments are completely non-surgical, the procedure can be completed in a quick, 30-minute visit to our office in Palm Springs. Best of all, patients can get right back to their schedule without having to worry about lengthy or painful recovery.
H2: Put Your Best Foot Forward at Aesthetic Art
If deep creases and wrinkles are keeping you from feeling your best, it’s time for a change. At Aesthetic Art of Palm Springs, Dr. Kato and her team offer comprehensive, personalized care in a state-of-the-art environment. To learn more about the advantages of Restylane Refyne and Defyne, we encourage you to call us at (760)610-5558 and schedule an appointment with our team.
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Even with the inclusion of countless creams and serums into your daily routine, the aging process affects everyone at some point in their lives. While most expect their first wrinkle to appear on their forehead or next to their eyes, many are surprised when the creases appear on their hands instead. Luckily, innovative options like Restylane Lyft are helping patients turn back the literal hands of time on their appearance.
Why Do Hands Wrinkle First?
Think about it – daily wear combined with the side effects of aging can gradually chip away at your hands’ skin health and appearance. Combined with often subpar hand care and moisturization, your hands are truly exposed to the elements on a daily basis, leaving them susceptible to showing the signs of aging earlier than other parts of your body. As a result, patients may notice a change in the texture of their hands. These common signs of aging include thinning skin, wrinkles, and diminished collagen production, all of which cause the bones, tendons, and muscles of the hands to appear more prominent.
Lift with Restylane Lyft
Like other Restylane products, Lyft relies on hyaluronic acid in order to smooth wrinkles and add volume. The naturally-produced acid is considered the key to skin hydration, making skin appear healthy, full and well hydrated. While most dermal fillers rely on a more viscous formula of hyaluronic acid to add volume to lips and fine lines, Restylane Lyft is designed to be slightly thicker consistency. This more substantial formula uses heavier hyaluronic particles, allowing the injectable to provide long-lasting volume to larger areas, such as the cheeks and hands without discomfort during the procedure.
Why We Recommend Restylane
Choosing the right cosmetic treatment can be a challenge for many. Here’s why we love Lyft for hand rejuvenation:
Simple, Straight Forward Treatment
While self-improvement can certainly be an eye-opening and multi-faceted process, you shouldn’t have to go to extensive lengths just to rejuvenate your appearance. Hand rejuvenation with a dermal filler like Restylane Lyft takes the stress out of cosmetic treatment by providing results in just one session. Many of the patients who visit our Palm Springs often schedule Lyft appointments over their lunch break then head back to work right after.
Proven Success
Restylane Lyft is one of just a few dermal fillers approved by the FDA for use on the backs of hands. Before getting approved for this application, the injectable had been successfully used to smooth nasolabial folds and add volume to sunken cheeks – other common side effects of aging. Furthermore, the FDA study preceding approval found that Lyft provides patients with lasting volume for up to six months.
Diverse Candidacy
As with every other cosmetic procedure, there is a certain group for whom Restylane works best. Luckily, this procedure has a wide net and has been deemed appropriate for patients 22 and older. As the formula is derived from hyaluronic acid rather than a synthetic compound, Lyft is safe and tolerable for many individuals, including those with sensitivities.
Rejuvenate Your Hands and Refresh Your Appearance
At Aesthetic Art of Palm Springs, our goal is to provide patients with cosmetic solutions that improve their appearance and self-confidence. While the hands are easy to overlook during daily care routines, they can quickly impact your overall appearance when not cared for properly. To learn how Restylane Lyft can rejuvenate your hands, call Dr. Kato at (760)610-5558 to schedule your consultation.