Aging isn’t easy. Even if you take excellent care of yourself and prioritize skin health, gravity inevitably tends to win. Thankfully, subtle but powerful cosmetic dermatology treatments help combat visible signs of aging. Here are some of the most common and frustrating facial side effects that appear the more birthdays you celebrate, and suggestions for recapturing a more youthful look, from injectables to dermal fillers.
1. The 11s
Glabellar lines, also known as the 11s, are the deep vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows. These pronounced lines can appear as early as your 20s and deepen with age, but they don’t have to dominate your face. The newest wrinkle relaxer Letybo® is a standalone injectable that interrupts the muscle signals and prevents them from contracting and forming wrinkles.
Letybo® benefits: Results within days, consistent results, well-tolerated by most, lasts three to four months.
2. Crow’s Feet
Those pesky little lines around the eyes can be difficult to make disappear. There is one cosmetic solution that might work some magic though – dermal fillers. Unlike injectables that paralyze muscles, fillers are a gentle transformation of the skin. They restore lost volume, correct asymmetries, and smooth and soften lines and wrinkles.
Dermal filler benefits: Customizable, immediate and long-lasting results, can target areas around the eyes, nose, and mouth.
3. Dull Skin
That facial glow you once had may not be as prominent anymore. You’re not alone. Plenty of people lament the vibrant skin of their youth and try to recreate the look with makeup. More effective, though, is a dermal filler known as Sculptra® that brightens dull skin. This formula also restores the skin’s foundation, volume, and skin quality in the absence of a healthy amount of collagen and minimizes fine and deep lines, jowls, and sunken cheeks.
Sculptra® benefits: Produces a volumizing effect gradually over time, slowly builds support for the skin, looks completely natural.
4. Jowls
Once upon a time, you had contoured cheekbones. Or, at least, you can a jawline that was structured and supported. Pre-jowl folds that are making their journey south very visible can get some pushback from a dermal filler like Radiesse®. As we age, collagen begins to fade away, which means volume and a youthful look are lost. A versatile and firm injectable, Radiesse® delivers instant volume on areas of thick skin or over bone, like the cheeks and jawline.
Radiesse® benefits: Stimulates the production of collagen and elastic, long-lasting, improves both skin quality and texture.
Get Cosmetic Dermatology in NYC
Not every wrinkle relaxer or filler is right for every client, but there is a combination that can work for you. Consult with Charles Jovellano, board-certified nurse practitioner known for his expertise in cosmetic dermatology at Natural Beauty Fifth Avenue in New York City. Explain your aging frustrations, concerns, and questions and discover the possibilities for your cosmetic needs in the world of injectables, relaxers, and fillers. Contact us to schedule an appointment.
