Youthful skin is beautiful, firm, and radiant. Unfortunately, as you age, your skin loses its elasticity. Wrinkles usually begin to form in your 30s and continue to accumulate over time. In addition, due to the loss of your skin's natural collagen, your skin can start to sag around your mouth and chin, leading to the appearance of jowls. Luckily, you don't have to live with the signs of aging. There are procedures that can help. Here are four ways you can get younger looking skin.
1. Retinoids
Retinoids are derived from Vitamin A, and they are the first line of defense in fighting the signs of aging. When applied topically, retinoids slough off the topmost layer of your skin, leaving smoother and firmer skin below. This is an inexpensive and noninvasive way to reduce your wrinkles. Just remember to wear sunscreen in the day when you're using retinoids, since your skin will be more prone to sunburn as a side effect.
2. Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are used to plump your skin in wrinkled areas, smoothing out the appearance of your skin. If your face is looking gaunt due to age-related volume loss, dermal fillers can be used to restore plumpness. They are administered through an injection which may be uncomfortable but shouldn't cause significant pain. Unfortunately, dermal fillers only last for months at a time, so you will need to continue getting injections if you want your results to last.
3. Ultherapy
Ultherapy uses ultrasound therapy to reduce the appearance of sagging. It does this by stimulating your body's cells to produce more collagen, which is a vital ingredient for youthful skin. Since the procedure is done using sound waves, it's minimally invasive and no needles or scalpels are necessary. The results look much like a face lift but without the long recovery. According to Ultherapy.com, most patients achieve their desired results in a single treatment.
4. Kybella
Kybella is another injection treatment that targets sagging skin, especially under your chin area. This procedure utilizes deoxycholic acid to kill unwanted fat cells, which are later safely excreted by your body. If you're self-conscious about jowls that have appeared as you've grown older, this could be the right procedure for you. Most patients need two to three treatments before they start seeing the effects of Kybella.
Cosmetic procedures can help you love the way you look as you get older. If you'd like to have more youthful skin, ask your dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon about these procedures.
