There is no sure fire, never going to fail wrinkle cure. Science and cosmetologists have come up with some ways to reduce or eliminate the effects of aging through visits to a licensed salon or dermatologist’s office. These procedures vary in their costs and effectiveness. In many cases, the results are temporary and the procedures will need to be done repeatedly to maintain the healthier, younger appearance of the skin. For some people, these procedures are very important and are well worth their price. Others are either not able to afford or are uninterested in undergoing a procedure that they deem to be unnecessary or frivolous. It is up to the individual and their doctor to determine what type of procedure would best serve them. Some of the more well known procedures include:

• Chemical peels
• Dermabrasion
• Laser resurfacing
• Non-ablative laser resurfacing

Most people have heard of chemical peels. There are three types of peels and each one is useful depending on the circumstances and the severity of the fine lines the patient is looking to eliminate. The first one is the superficial peel. This is the most mild of the three. They are usually a mixture of alpha hydroxyl acids and, sometimes trichloroacetic acids. Each session only takes about 15 minutes. The skin that has been treated often is red and flaky for a little while. These also need to be repeated to achieve the desired results. The medium peel is best used to improve the texture of the skin and is solely based in TCA. The redness can last up to 2 weeks and after the redness and cracking heals, the face is left with a new, healthy layer of skin. The most effective of the chemical peels is the deep peel. Recovery is generally about 2 weeks. It can also take up to 3 months for the skin to return to a normal color.

Dermabrasion is another way to combat wrinkles in a doctor’s office. The surgeon scrapes away the damaged sections of skin. The result is a smoother finish to the facial skin. This procedure can yield wonderful results, yet to be forewarned, in some cases scarring and pigment changes have been noted.

Wrinkled skin is removed by laser in the laser resurfacing technique. Some people have their whole face done, while others opt for certain sections, like the eyes and mouth. Burns are concern with this procedure. In non-ablative laser resurfacing, the epidermis is left intact. Light energy is used to encourage collagen reforming and reduce enlarged blood vessels. This is another procedure that may require several sessions to see a difference.

It is a personal decision to decide to try one of these procedures as a wrinkle cure. If you decide to try any of these procedures, make sure you keep your new skin fresh by using a good moisturizer, such as Skin Original, to maintain your new look. Many people are choosing to live life wrinkle free.