Facial Skin Rejuvenation

Categories of Treatment:

• Topical products applied to the skin

• Soft tissue fillers and botulinum toxin

• Chemical peels

• Dermabrasion

• Lasers

• Surgical excision

• Liposuction

• Neck and jowl treatments

Did you know that the skin is the largest and most visible organ in your body?  As skin ages, it becomes thinner and less elastic.  Collagen and elastin, the tissues that keep the skin firm, typically become weaker, with gravity taking over and exerting a constant downward pull.  Superficial blemishes may also become more noticeable.

The goal of facial rejuvenation is to restore a more youthful look, helping to reverse the appearance of aging and sun-damage.

Your Skin Rejuvenation Expert

UT Dermatologists are trained and experienced in the use of a wide range of surgical and non-surgical methods for treating various skin conditions, including benign growths and skin cancers.  In addition to medical school and internship, they receive rigorous training in the surgical treatment of the skin during residency.  UT Dermatologists continue their education throughout their careers, keeping well versed in the latest technologies and advances in the field.  As experts on how skin ages, UT Dermatologists are uniquely qualified to employ a variety of both corrective and preventive techniques to keep skin healthy and youthful looking.  

Facial Skin Rejuvenation: Who and Why?

Millions of men and women treat themselves to some form of facial skin rejuvenation every year.  The reason: your appearance greatly impacts how you feel and how others feel about you.  It's therefore perfectly natural for people who feel young and healthy to want to look young and healthy as well.

Great strides in surgical techniques and today's technology now enable UT Dermatologists to achieve subtle, effective results.  Procedures are typically less invasive, safer and heal more quickly than ever before.  Further, treatment is usually performed in the physician's office, which translates to added convenience and cost-effectiveness.

What Can You Expect?

While no procedure can turn back the clock, facial skin rejuvenation offers the opportunity to refine your appearance, to make your sin look and feel more healthy and attractive.

The objective of facial rejuvenation is to reduce wrinkles, sun spots and loose skin, improve skin texture and color, and remove blotches or damaged blood vessels.  In addition, other flaws such as skin tags, acne scars, birthmarks and moles can also be repaired.

Are there any risks?

As with every type of surgery, there are associated risks.  You should discuss possible complications with your UT Dermatologist.  Depending on the specific type of treatment, you may experience some temporary side effects, such as mild redness or swelling, and some minor discomfort.

Common Approaches to Facial Rejuvenation

Depending on your age, health and environmental factors such as exposure to the sun, your skin may have suffered mild, moderate or severe levels of damage.  In addition, your skin type is a critical consideration in deciding which method or combination of methods may be best for you. And, certain procedures may be used to rejuvenate specific areas such as skin on the neck.  In some cases, more than one treatment approach may be utilized to produce better and longer lasting results.  One of the great advantages of dermatologic surgery is its flexibility and variety of treatment options.  A true dermatologist is familiar with all these options - and is an artist with each one.  Your UT Dermatologist can customize a regimen of care and treatment for your individual needs.

Additional Information on Facial Rejuvenation:

• Plastic Surgery: Erasing Droopy Jowls & Furrowed Brows in an Aging Work Force