Don’t get us wrong:Injectableswill always have a place in the world ofcosmetic treatments.
They’reeasily accessible, reasonably predictable, mostly free ofside effects, and an amazing alternative to cosmetic surgery.
Yet, attempting to fillevery fine line or wrinklewith temporaryfacial fillercan be costly and tedious.
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Many patients are left wishing for alternatives to rejuvenate their skin.
With that in mind, we asked dermatologists to break down the next generation of non-invasive cosmetic treatment options.
Genetics, sun exposure, or unhealthy lifestyle choices can speed up this deterioration, too.
In less than a week, you’ll see results without experiencing any redness and irritation.
“It’s not a painless procedure by any definition of painless.”
“With Sofwave, you have none of that,” Dr. Murphy-Rose adds.
In fact, Sofwave haszerodowntime.
“It’s really for everything and largelyanyone,” Dr. Murphy-Rose notes.
Regardless of your skin punch in or age, though, Murphy-Rose recommends only getting Sofwave once a year.
Within a week, you’ll be able to notice your skin tightening.
The Lutronic Genius is what Dr. Murphy-Rose calls “the next-gen radio-frequencymicroneedling procedure.”
This treatment has more impressive results with fewer side effects and little to no downtime.
“It’s a simple and quick non-surgical procedure,” she says.
“No one wants downtime.”
The first phase of the treatment is microneedling to create microscopic, quick-healing wounds deep in the dermis.
Best results appear after a series of three treatments, timed one month apart.
In the three to five days following, redness and a bit of peeling may occur, too.
Dr. Idriss also loves microneedling with heat so much so she performed three treatments a month apart on herself.
Fraxel notoriously requiresserious downtime, complete with redness, peeling, and discomfort for at least a week.
Starting at about $1,000, Clear + Brilliant is much more affordable than Fraxel’s hefty price tag.
All the peeling isnt just for the astonishing radiance-inducing results, though.
For up to a year, your collagen will also be stimulated enough to help ward off new wrinkles.
This treatment is also considered to be more natural.
PRF, however, utilizes completely empty tubes, says Dr. Hayag.
Without those additives, the entire skin-regeneration process speeds up.
Alternatively, PRF can be injected with shallow shots directly into your skin likeSkin Botox.
Either way, your complexion will be infused with a powerful dose of nutrients and growth factors.
Barely any downtime or side effects comes along with it.
If anything, your complexion may appear slightly flushed for the day, but the redness should resolve overnight.
At Dr. Hayag’s office, one round of treatment begins at $1,050.
you could even add a laser to the mix.
Consult your dermatologist to find out which treatments work best together in one visit for your complexion concerns.
He compares the process to a fat transfer.
Dr. Idriss isn’t fully sold on the treatment, though.
“I don’t believe everything new is great.
Everything great was once new, but not everything was great.
Id like to see how some of these patients progress before I jump on the bandwagon.”
Then, results should be in full effect after a month.
At Frank’s New York City office, the price for this treatment is around $10,000.
“Different areas of the skin may penetrate differently than others,” he adds.
For those reasons, Frank prefers lasers.
Several different chemical peels are currently available as in-office treatments.
Each peel’sconcentration of acidscan be adjusted based on your skin’s needs and goals.
They work deeper down in the dermis to help correct sun damage, fine lines, and dark spots.
You’re likely to feel an intense burning sensation with these ones.
Michelle Lee and Jenny Bailey try a product that proves how powerful acids can be.
“That’s going to be transformative,” he adds.
The downtime and side effects are drastically more minimal than lasers, though.
The pricing for Ellacor with likely range from $1,500 to $2,500 per treatment, Dr. Frank shares.
Keep in mind a series of at least four treatments will likely be recommended for optimal results.
“Improvement is such a subjective word,” she explains.
“I always had lines under my eyes.
