Facial rejuvenation can be addressed in layers: non-surgical and surgical. Depending upon the degree of one’s signs of facial aging, various tools can be employed.

Simply put, the four layers of techniques include:

1. anti-aging skin care

2. injection treatments

3. skin resurfacing/tightening procedures

4. surgical lifting procedures

Proper diagnosis by a qualified practitioner is vital to determine an optimum treatment plan.

Anti-aging skin care

Exfoliating properties of alpha hydroxy acid products allow thinning of the outer layer of the skin (epidermis) resulting in clearer, smoother skin. The deep layer of the skin (dermis) is improved by use of collagen-stimulating treatments like topical vitamin C and retinoic acid (vitamin A). Topical antioxidants like Skinceuticals’ Phloretin CF are designed to neutralize free radical damage. Adequate sunscreen is a must to protect from further sun damage. Excellent physician-level skin care lines include SkinCeuticals, SkinMedica and Obagi.

Injection treatments

Injectable fillers are used to reduce or eliminate the appearance of facial wrinkles. Such fillers include Juvederm, Prevelle and Radiesse.

Botox injections improve deep creases or wrinkles by temporarily relaxing the causative underlying facial muscles. Botox is effective in patients with isolated areas of deep wrinkles of the forehead, frown lines, crows’ feet and the bands of platysmal neck muscles and typically lasts three to four months.

Skin resurfacing & tightening procedures

Fraxel II Laser Resurfacing

The Fraxel II laser is truly the most effective tool available to un-do sun exposure. Fraxel II is the latest generation of fractional photothermolysis for skin resurfacing. As the Fraxel pioneer in Oklahoma City, Dr. Love has had hundreds of happy patients over the past four years. Fraxel II is a non-invasive, office-based laser which significantly improves damaged skin, wrinkles, pigmentation and acne scars while benefiting skin tone and pore size. Results are similar to traditional laser skin resurfacing without the risks and downtime. It is most effective on the face, neck, chest and hands.

The ReFirme Skin Tightening laser uses bi-polar radio frequency and light energies to heat the dermal tissue. This stimulates collagen production and produces a firming effect in lax skin, particularly along the jaw line and neck.

Surgical lifting procedures

Brow lifting is performed to relieve deep forehead wrinkling and frown lines as well as to reposition droopy eyebrows. Eyelid lifting, or blepharoplasty, is performed to improve droopy, baggy upper and lower eyelids. Face lifting repositions and tightens cheek, jawline and neck tissues to restore a more youthful appearance. These traditional surgical procedures are often combined with non-invasive approaches to provide optimum improvement.

For more information about your facial rejuvenation options in Oklahoma City, contact Dr. Love's office here.