Acne scars, sun spots, and fine lines and wrinkles are all signs of premature aging, and are skin conditions that can make you look decades older than your real age.  Premature aging can be a result of unhealthy lifestyle habits or even toxins in your environment, but there are ways to stop the clock and achieve healthier, younger looking skin.   

Today’s innovative cosmetic surgery procedures and medical grade skincare products can fix many skin conditions that are giving you a dull and aging complexion. If you’re showing signs of skin pigmentation, excessive scarring, and wrinkles around the eyes and mouth, you could be a good candidate for any of the following antiaging procedures:  

Acne Scar Removal Treatments

Acne scars are a common skin condition that can quickly add years to your appearance, but can be treated with a laser skin resurfacing, microdermabrasion and chemical peels. Acne scars can make the skin appear darker than usual, and also gives the skin an uneven texture. Acne scar removal treatments can slough away the top layers of skin and effectively remove scar tissue with a series of treatments. You’ll be left with softer, smoother, and even-toned skin that can make your skin look much healthier and younger.  

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are an effective, non-invasive skin treatment that can help get rid of fine lines, wrinkles and skin pigmentation and reveal a fresh layer of skin after just one treatment. A chemical peel sinks into the skin’s deepest layers to remove the top layer and slowly regenerate fresher skin cells; the result is smoother, fresher and more youthful looking skin that now has a more even appearance. Chemical peels can also be combined with other antiaging procedures such as microdermabrasion, injectable fillers and laser skin resurfacing for a complete ‘mini-facelift.’  

Injectable Fillers

Since injectable fillers such as BOTOX, Restylane and Juvederm have become more affordable in recent years, it’s easy to enjoy immediate results with a custom antiaging strategy. Injectable fillers can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes and mouth, and also remove the deep wrinkles on the forehead. Some collagen fillers are particularly effective in filling out hollowed cheeks and recontouring the face to create a more youthful appearance. Even though most injectables are temporary, they are an easy and painless way to maintain your youthful looks.  

Skin Tightening Treatments

If you have sagging skin under your chin and around the cheekbones, a series of skin tightening treatments can quickly help you achieve a more youthful appearance. Skin tightening treatments target the muscle tissues and fibers deep within the skin’s surface, and create ‘trauma’ to the area in order to promote collagen production. After a series of treatments, skin begins to regenerate and build up a new layer of surface cells. Skin tightening treatments can be combined with micropeels and other skin rejuvenation procedures for lasting benefits.  

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Laser treatments are an effective way to ‘resurface’ the skin with the use of infrared technology. The combination of light and heat can help get rid of brown spots, wrinkles and fine lines, and can also stimulate collagen production. The pulsating light can be used on almost any skin type, and you’ll start to see results within a few days.

The signs of premature aging can creep up on you after your 20s are over, and may be adding decades to your appearance. Taking care of your skin with chemical peels, skin tightening treatments and acne scar removal therapy are just a few ways to stop the hands of time – at least temporarily – and regain your youthful looks.

Learn more about antiaging treatments and skin rejuvenation in our information guide, or contact a cosmetic surgeon in your area to find out which procedure is the best match for your skin’s condition.