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Are you starting to notice age spots or uneven skin texture on your face? A facelift may lift and tighten aging skin, but it can’t improve the
condition of your complexion. Whether or not you have a facelift, it’s important to consider treatments that can improve your skin’s texture
and reverse sun damage.
Hyperpigmentation:
A telltale sign of older skin
Do you have dark spots on your face? This hyperpigmentation results from an increase in melanin, the substance that gives your skin its color.
Hyperpigmentation can be caused by:
- Sun damage
- Age spots
- Skin conditions such as melasma
- Medications
- Heredity
How can you reverse hyperpigmentation?
If you’ve noticed areas of hyperpigmentation on your face, there are several ways you can treat it:
- An IPL (intense pulsed light) photofacial is a gentle, state-of-the-art approach to making your skin look younger and smoother.
This technique can help repair sundamaged skin and treat enlarged pores, fine lines and wrinkles, age spots and rosacea, as well as dilated blood
vessels. IPL photofacials work best if you have a fair to medium complexion.
Now, as fall approaches, is a good time to start thinking about IPL
photofacials, as you will need to stay out of the sun for several weeks after a treatment.
- Microdermabrasion is another option for restoring younger-looking skin. It works by gently buffing away the surface layer of the
skin, refining your skin’s texture and stimulating the production of new cells and collagen. Microdermabrasion effectively treats acne scars, age spots,
crow’s feet and fine lines.
Do you suffer from melasma?
Melasma, a skin condition that causes uneven, blotchy facial skin, affects an estimated 5-6 million American women. This condition is more common in
women
with darker complexions, including Hispanic, Asian, Mediterranean, African-American and Indian women.
The only product approved by the FDA to treat melasma is Tri-Luma® cream, available by prescription. Patients can see results in as little as
four weeks. In some cases, Tri-Luma® may be used in conjuction with microdermabrasion treatments.
Save with our September special
Get a free microdermabrasion treatment when you purchase Tri-Luma cream in September. Call 630.794.0700 today to schedule your appointment.
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