Keeping Your Face Glowing

Many people long to have the beautiful complexion of their youth. However, as we age, our smooth complexions often fade. Luckily, today there are many procedures aimed at restoring the face.

Age Spots

Age spots are patches of skin that have more pigment than the surrounding areas due to sun damage. There are several methods of treatment available, depending upon your level of damage. Microdermabrasion and laser resurfacing are both used to remove the damaged layer of skin. A chemical peel is another way to reduce age spots. Following these treatments, a new, smooth layer of skin will emerge that does not have the extreme pigmentation contrasts of before.

Scars

Scars do not have to be permanent in appearance. Many times they can be reduced in severity. If they are raised or bumpy, a resurfacing technique similar to the ones used on age spots may be used to smooth the skin. With laser resurfacing, the laser sends powerful bursts of light that vaporize the scar tissue. With this technique, the surrounding skin is protected and suffers little damage if any. In addition, microdermabrasion can be used. If the scar is sunken, fillers such as collagen can be used to raise the scar.

Contact Us

The treatments for age spots and scars are minimally invasive and do not require extensive surgery. If you are seeking to restore a youthful complexion, don’t hesitate to speak to a doctor about your options. Contact Board-certified Austin plastic surgeon Dr. Apostolakis by dialing 512-329-8989 today.