In the quest to provide effective facial cosmetic improvements, there have been a variety of procedures developed as well as a number of facial products, creams and lotions.
Here is a list of such products and procedures and what they are:
Alpha-hydroxy acids
Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) are derived from fruit and dairy
products and act as exfoliators and moisturizers. Many dermatologists recommend
AHAs to soften rough skin and erase fine lines. The strength of AHAs depends on
their acid concentration.
Chemical peeling
Also called chemabrasion and dermapeeling, this facial skin
rejuvenation procedure does what its name implies—it peels the skin. Chemical
peels may contain alpha-hydroxy acids or other acids. Peels are typically used
to treat wrinkles and pigment changes caused by sun exposure.
Collagen injections
Collagen is a fibrous protein substance that is part of all
human and animal tissue. Collagen injections typically involve bovine
(cow-derived) or human collagen. Collagen injections are used to minimize lines
and scars, filling wrinkles between the eyebrows, wrinkles from mouth to nose,
and forehead wrinkles. Collagen is typically a dermal filler that offers a
partial, short-term approach to fill in and smooth mild lines or folds.
Dermabrasion
With dermabrasion, the surface layer of the skin is removed by
high-speed sanding. This technique is used for a wide range of purposes, from
removal or reduction of acne and scars to facial skin rejuvenation.
Microdermabrasion is a technique that removes less surface skin and is used
most often for superficial skin defects.
Laser resurfacing
Laser resurfacing with a pulsed CO2 laser works best on fine
shallow wrinkles caused by aging or sun damage. Lasers emit a very brief pulse
of high-intensity light that's fast enough to limit heat damage in the skin,
yet strong enough to vaporize tissue cleanly.
Fat implants
Fat implants are used as sub-dermal fillers. With this procedure,
fat is essentially taken from one area (usually the belly, buttocks, or thighs)
and put elsewhere—in an area where you want it. The fat is cleaned of blood and
other fluids and deposited in laugh lines, frown lines, sunken chins, and
hollow cheeks.
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