Wrinkle Erasers
Author: Anonymous
Source: free-articles
Singapore September 12, 2004 — Even though aging is inevitable, we can make the decision to either have our skin age slowly and gracefully, or have skin looking like an old leather armchair by the time we’re forty.
Sun damage is the main culprit for aging that show up on our face, and can be visible as early as our late twenties! Another big factor in the aging force is smoking, whether you smoke or are around second hand smoke.
One solution to prevent aging is to throw away that cigarette, stay out of the sun, and slather on generous helpings of that sunblock daily. The other is to indulge your skin in the latest skin rejuvenation techniques that will shed years off your face without going under the scalpel.
The newest trend in laser skin therapy today is Non-Ablative Laser Collagen Replacement, accomplishing the same long-term result in restoration and increased collagen production in the dermis, but without the downtime, the redness and other side effects of the older, more invasive laser procedures. Aesthetic physician, Dr. Low Chai Ling, is one of the first few doctors in Singapore to use the Aramis Laser for replacing collagen in aging faces.
โAramis laser is excellent for my patients who want to plump up their faces, and lessen their lines without surgery, needles and most of all, without downtime. It is an easy, quick and gentle way to look younger. Most of my patients have really caught on to the idea of (Non-Ablative Laser) Collagen Replacement.โ
โA series of cool, gentle pulses over the entire face and the treatment is over in less than half an hour. I usually finish it off with some deep vitamin therapy to improve the end results. The patient leaves with no redness or peeling, and usually begins to see results after a series of about 6 sessions, some even sooner.โ
In the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery: Profilometric Evaluation of a 1540 nm Er:Glass Laser.,Dermatologic Surgery 27 (9), 799-806, the Aramis laser was reviewed for efficacy in the treatment of wrinkles. In this study 60 patients were treated four times with the Aramis laser. Digital Photographs, Ultrasound Imaging, Silicone Imprints of the Wrinkles and Skin Biopsy studies were performed. All subjects showed marked improvement in wrinkles by all techniques studied with no downtime or pain, redness, swelling, burning, skin irritation, photosensitivity or any adverse effect to the procedure. Quite an excellent result for something so simple and elegant to perform!
For those who want even greater results, Dr. Low says that the Aramis laser’s effect of skin remodeling can be significantly augmented by following a prescribed schedule of procedures and skin care therapies.
โIn our practice we have developed a “Scalpel-less” face-lift protocol for wrinkle reduction without pain, redness and healing time. We combine the latest Aramis Laser rejuvenation with a series of microdermabrasion for the added skin smoothing effect, pumpkin face peels for the amazing Vitamin C delivery and sometimes a few sessions of IPL to clear out any uneven skin tone in an instant. The patient looks dramatically younger and fresher when she walks out of the door after our program is completed.โ
โEven younger patients who look tired or dull have jumped onto this new โScalpel-lessโ face lift program to look even better. I guess the young ladies nowadays do not want to wait until they are old and wrinkled before doing something for themselves.โ
Too good to be true? There’s more. The Aramis Laser is also touted to improve acne and acne scarring. The Aramis laser produces a sub-coagulative thermal injury leading to a temporary alteration in the size and function of the overactive sebaceous gland. This thermal effect kills bacteria and reduces sebum (oil) production, paving the way for clearer skin. The added collagen remodeling effect is also beneficial for acne scarring. Patients who have had to live with their acne scars can now look to the Aramis laser for some reprieve.
The price tag for beauty? Aramis laser starts at about US$350 per session. For those who may balk at paying such a price for beauty, there are still creams and potions you can slather on your face. Dr. Low recommends Skin Inc’s Skin Rejuvenation Serum. This fountain of youth serum is supposedly pure magic. Sodium silicate adheres to the skin, helping to shrink lines and pores into perfection. Fine lines and wrinkles instantly disappear before your eyes. The other sought after product is Physician’s Choice Exlinea Peptide Smoothing Serum. It apparently contains hyaluronic acid for a firmer, plumper complexion. What’s the catch? These products do not work as well without the treatments, and as they are prescription only products, a consultation with the doctor is necessary.
But it’s still worth a try for those of us who just want a small sip from that fountain of youth!
Dr. Low Chai Ling can be contacted at The Sloane Clinic in Singapore on 65-6533 2522 or visit www.sloaneclinic.com
Skin Inc Cosmeceuticals and Physician’s Choice Products are retailed from The Sloane Clinic. For a further list of medical establishments carrying these products, please contact www.skin-inc.com or http://www.physchoiceaz.com