Facial
Rejuvenation
Visual perception of
facial age is related to instant
recognition of changes in shape,
texture, and coloration that evolve as a
face ages.
There is significant
loss of bone, especially around orbits,
mid-face, and lower jaw, as a face ages;
the orbits enlarge, “cheek bones” shrink
and become flatter, and lower jaw
retracts. This combined with loss of
subcutaneous facial fat results in
“deflation”, which creates an apparent
excess of skin, which wrinkles and sags
due to action of gravity. The skin
it-self also deteriorates in several
ways: collagen and elastin (structural
proteins) are diminished, causing loss
of resiliency. Also, skin loses its
uniform color with age: brown pigment
spots appear as melanin collections
emerge due to sun exposure (sun spots or
age spots), unwanted and unsightly
surface blood vessels appear due to
environmental exposures, unwanted hair
may appear due to hormonal effects over
time, and scars may further mar
the surface.
Facial rejuvenation
refers to procedures designed to restore
the appearance of a younger age to the
face. Many procedures exist, both
surgical and non-surgical.
In recent years,
non-surgical procedures for facial
rejuvenation have gained popularity,
deferring surgery to later decades of
life. Some examples of non-surgical
facial rejuvenation procedures include:
(1)
Botox
injections to relax muscles which cause
wrinkles;
(2)
Soft tissue
fillers (Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse,
and other) used to restore facial
geometry to a younger shape,
counteracting effects of deflation;
(3)
Laser and
light procedures for improving skin
texture, tone, and color, tightening
pores, removing unwanted vessels and
hair;
(4)
Chemical
peel procedures for improving skin
texture, tone, and color, tightening
pores, and further stimulating collagen
synthesis
(5)
Radiofrequency procedures for
stimulating collagen production, and
resulting in skin tightening and
decrease in pore size
(6)
Skin care
products that augment and maintain
effects of the various procedures, as
well as nourish and stimulate the skin.
The exact procedures
which will most benefit your individual
situation can be best determined during
a consultation.
To schedule your
consultation with Dr. Pinkhasik, please
call our front desk at (604)284-5501, or
request your consultation
online
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