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says Ziskind. “But glycolic acid can— and should—be part of your at-home skincare routine.”
INTENSE PULSED
LIGHT (IPL)
Used to treat active inflammatory acne and reduce the appearance of redness, IPL eliminates blood vessels commonly seen in acne, explains Klein. “They’re a popular treatment for improving skin tone,” Claytor added. IPL treatments can eliminate brown and red spots in the skin. “This treatment, in combination with the fractional laser treatment, is an incredibly effective treatment on the hands, creating tighter skin and no more age spots.”
LASERS
Dermatologists use lasers to treat active acne, redness due to acne rosacea
and acne scars. In order to remove thickened skin, or scars from previously
treated acne, a dermatologist may use laser resurfacing to repair depressed or raised scars.
MASKS
To avoid acne, redness and other forms of irritation, choose facial coverings made of breathable fabric. Medical-grade masks are a good option, as they’re lightweight and durable. If you have to wear a
mask for a prolonged period of time, makeup is a surefire pore clogger. “No one can see what’s under the mask anyway,” Ziskind says.
MICRONEEDLING
How can micro injuries be good for your face? “They stimulate the body’s natural wound-healing process while minimizing cellular damage,” says Claytor. A healing wound naturally stimulates the growth of collagen and elastin. Microneedling also reduces the appearance of acne scarring, dark
spots, large pores, and fine lines and wrinkles. A series of three treatments is recommended for optimal results.
PEPTIDES
A crucial anti-aging weapon, peptides come in various forms and perform a few different functions. “They’re pieces of protein that mimic collagen and stimulate more collagen production,” says Ziskind.
SCULPTRA
A poly-L-lactic acid, this complex sugar is injected into the second layer of the skin to gradually restore volume over time. “It stimulates the cells in your skin to make more collagen to
fill in facial folds and lines,” Klein says. “The reinforced collagen provides a foundation that restores the look
of fullness that’s been depleted over time.” In some patients, Sculptra even produces a glow—from “thickening of the dermis,” says Klein. HY
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