Turn Over a New Leaf: How to Rejuvenate Your Skin

Your skin takes quite a beating during the summer. Sun, sweat and saltwater are hard on the delicate facial skin, and can leave your complexion looking dull or damaged come fall. Talented San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Abhay Gupta offers skin correction and maintenance treatments to rejuvenate the surface of your skin, minimizing signs of damage and restoring a beautiful glow.

If you’re ready to fall in love with your skin again, Dr. Gupta has a few suggestions.

Laser skin resurfacing is an excellent non-surgical treatment to blur skin imperfections and minimize signs of sun damage and aging. Dr. Gupta uses high-energy lasers to remove layers of aged, damaged skin and reveal fresh new skin cells. The laser energy also triggers the production of collagen for gradual improvement in skin texture. Treatments take less than an hour and the skin typically heals within a week (depending on the depth of treatment and specific issue treated).

Cosmetic injectable products such as Botox and dermal fillers are wonderful for fighting the signs of aging. Small amounts of the products are injected into key points around the face to minimize wrinkles and folds as well as add volume to flat or thin features. Botox works by paralyzing the facial muscles that contract to form wrinkles, whereas fillers add volume and cushioning wherever needed. Injectable treatment is quick and does not require recovery downtime. Results typically last several months. Repeat treatments are recommended to maintain the effects.

Looking for an at-home solution for dry, dull skin? Dr. Gupta can recommend a customized combination of medical-grade skin care products, including options from the SkinMedica line. Applying these topical products daily can promote the skin’s natural production of collagen and hyaluronic acid (the same ingredient used in popular dermal fillers), supply nourishing antioxidants and stimulate the production of epidermal growth factor. Your customized skin care routine may include cleansers, creams, serums and lotions, depending on your specific areas of concern.

If needed, these skin rejuvenation treatments can be combined for more powerful results.

Which Treatment Is Right for You?

Are you wondering which treatment is best for your specific skin care needs? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Gupta for a skin evaluation and discussion of your treatment options. Call (858) 408-6100 today to make an appointment.

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