Facial Rejuvenation

Facial rejuvenation refers to a collection of procedures and treatments aimed at restoring a youthful appearance to the face by addressing various signs of aging, skin concerns, and aesthetic imperfections. The basics of facial rejuvenation involve several key principles:

1. Assessment & Consultation: We begin with a thorough assessment of your facial anatomy, skin type, concerns, and aesthetic goals. This is essential to discussing treatment options and developing a personalized rejuvenation plan. It is also necessary to revisit the Assessment & Consultation step regularly throughout your rejuvenation journey.

2. Treatment Modalities: Facial rejuvenation encompasses a wide range of treatment modalities, ranging in intensity from non-invasive procedures, to minimally invasive treatments, to surgical interventions. Common techniques include:

  • Non-invasive procedures: Chemical peels, microdermabrasion, IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy, fractional laser resurfacing, & innovative therapies like Emface technology by BTL Aesthetics. These target more superficial skin concerns such as fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, and texture irregularities.

  • Minimally invasive treatments: Modalities like dermal fillers, biostimulators, Botox injections, microneedling, and Exion Radiofrequency (RF) + Ultrasound skin tightening are used to address deeper wrinkles, volume loss, dehydration, and skin laxity with minimal downtime and less risk compared to surgery.

  • Surgical interventions: Facelifts, brow lifts, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), and neck lifts are surgical procedures that aim to tighten sagging skin, lift facial tissues, and redefine facial contours for more dramatic and long-lasting rejuvenation. These provide more definitive results, but will have greater costs, risks, and downtime, and are also not permanent.

3. Combination Approach: Often, the best results in facial rejuvenation are achieved through a combination of different modalities tailored to the individual's needs. For example, a treatment plan may include a combination of Botox injections to smooth dynamic wrinkles, dermal fillers to restore lost volume, and laser resurfacing to improve skin texture. Individual treatment modalities may work well, but custom treatment packages will typically provide the outcome patients truly desire.

4. Post-Treatment Care: Following any facial rejuvenation procedure, proper post-treatment care is essential to optimize results and promote healing. This may involve using specific skincare products, avoiding sun exposure, following recommended post-procedure protocols, and attending follow-up appointments as advised by the treating professional.

5. Maintenance: Facial rejuvenation is not a one-time fix but rather an ongoing process. To maintain the results of rejuvenation treatments, individuals may need periodic touch-up sessions or maintenance treatments as part of their skincare regimen.

Overall, facial rejuvenation is a customizable process designed to address individual concerns and goals, helping individuals achieve a refreshed, youthful appearance and boost confidence in their appearance. Consulting with experienced professionals is crucial for developing a personalized treatment plan tailored to specific needs and expectations.

Facial Rejuvenation

What should I be thinking about?

  • Consistent use of skincare products at home ensures that the skin receives continuous nourishment and protection. At-home skincare helps prepare the skin for professional treatments, and later helps enhance and maintain the treatment results by supporting skin health in between appointments. By creating healthy skin and addressing specific skin concerns, such as hydration, pigmentation, and aging, we optimize facial rejuvenation results.

    A well-designed, personalized at-home skincare regimen can promote long-term skin health and vitality, contributing to overall rejuvenation and preventing future damage. We believe that quality skincare products backed by evidence are foundations worth the investment.

    Additionally, lifestyle factors like smoke & chemical exposures, sun exposure, activity levels, nutrition, alcohol use, metabolic health and hormone status will all play major roles in your skin rejuvenation journey.

  • Determine your primary goals. What concerns are most bothersome? What do you see that you feel does not reflect the way you feel inside as an individual? This will create a priority list to organize the treatment approach.

  • Enhance & maintain your facial rejuvenation results by planning for the future. This is where your treatment provider’s expertise and artistic approach to your plan will shine!