Age Spots
Age spots, freckles, sunspots, birthmarks and the mask of pregnancy are all forms of or excessive skin pigment (dyschromia). In the past various treatment methods have been used with varying degrees of success. The most common treatment is bleaching the skin with either over-the-counter or prescription medications. The most effective of these creams seem to be "tri-luma" creams which combine three separate ingredients including Hydroquinone. Hydroquinone blocks the production of melanin to lighten the skin.
PhotoFacial type treatments remove or diminish unwanted pigment and color, fragmenting and dispersing the unwanted melanin in the skin with light energy. This fragmented pigment is then absorbed by the body and eliminated. Some superficial pigment migrates to the surface and crusts over and flakes off. These two mechanisms effectively eliminate pigment from the skin.
Unwanted pigment can be removed anywhere on the body but the face, neck, chest and hands are the most common treatment areas.
Static wrinkles. If the skin is creased by prolonged muscle activity the wrinkles that form become permanent. Sleeping on the face night-after-night in the same position can also create permanent "sleep wrinkles". These static wrinkles stay even when the muscles are relaxed as in deep sleep and Botox doesn't do much here. The only way to know if the wrinkles are responsive to Botox is to try it and see if the wrinkles go away.
Radiance and Silikon 1000 are the only two fillers currently approved for use in the US. Both of these semi-permanent fillers are made up of inert sugars and last up to seven years. This length of time is ideal since we can continue to treat these wrinkles as they change over time rather than using truly permanent fillers that can’t be altered. True MD uses Radiance exclusively due to its safety and clinical trial results.)
Wrinkles respond best to a combination of surface and deep skin treatments. Botox, filler injections, microdermabrasion, collagen lasers, chemical peels, Thermage, and PhotoFacials all work together effectively. Consulting a specialist will help you decide upon the best treatment regimen for your individual needs.
Age Spots
Age spots, freckles, sunspots, birthmarks and the mask of pregnancy are all forms of or excessive skin pigment (dyschromia). In the past various treatment methods have been used with varying degrees of success. The most common treatment is bleaching the skin with either over-the-counter or prescription medications. The most effective of these creams seem to be "tri-luma" creams which combine three separate ingredients including Hydroquinone. Hydroquinone blocks the production of melanin to lighten the skin.
PhotoFacial type treatments remove or diminish unwanted pigment and color, fragmenting and dispersing the unwanted melanin in the skin with light energy. This fragmented pigment is then absorbed by the body and eliminated. Some superficial pigment migrates to the surface and crusts over and flakes off. These two mechanisms effectively eliminate pigment from the skin.
Unwanted pigment can be removed anywhere on the body but the face, neck, chest and hands are the most common treatment areas.
Static wrinkles. If the skin is creased by prolonged muscle activity the wrinkles that form become permanent. Sleeping on the face night-after-night in the same position can also create permanent "sleep wrinkles". These static wrinkles stay even when the muscles are relaxed as in deep sleep and Botox doesn't do much here. The only way to know if the wrinkles are responsive to Botox is to try it and see if the wrinkles go away.
Radiance and Silikon 1000 are the only two fillers currently approved for use in the US. Both of these semi-permanent fillers are made up of inert sugars and last up to seven years. This length of time is ideal since we can continue to treat these wrinkles as they change over time rather than using truly permanent fillers that can’t be altered. True MD uses Radiance exclusively due to its safety and clinical trial results.)
Wrinkles respond best to a combination of surface and deep skin treatments. Botox, filler injections, microdermabrasion, collagen lasers, chemical peels, Thermage, and PhotoFacials all work together effectively. Consulting a specialist will help you decide upon the best treatment regimen for your individual needs.