It’s often said that our lives are written on our faces. But if you feel like doing a little editing erasing a few fine lines, softening a deep furrow, or evening out some patchy spots there’s an increasing array of products and procedures to help rejuvenate skin worn by time and sun exposure.”When it comes to skin treatments, there’s lots of good news in therapies for medical conditions as well as cosmetic concerns,
“says Dr. Kenneth Arndt, adjunct professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School and medical editor of the Harvard Special Health Report Skin Care and Repair.
A growing population of healthy, active older women who want to look as young as they feel has spurred the development of skin rejuvenation techniques that are more subtle and have much shorter recovery times than facelifts.
“It’s important to choose your treatments with care and to check and double-check the reputation and accreditation of clinicians performing invasive skin procedures,
“Dr. Arndt says. You may want to consult a dermatologist to weigh the possible risks and likely benefits of various treatments. Cosmetic procedures aren’t covered by insurance, so cost might also be an important factor in choosing a skin rejuvenation procedure.
