Florida Perry Smith

Look Younger Without Surgery: That Certain Something

Concerned about acne scars or fine lines and wrinkles?  Did you know there's a way to get rid of them without surgery? Fraxel laser treatments target the skin's surface irregularities, even difficult areas such as the thin skin on your lips, neck, and under the eyes. So how does it work? According to Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michelle Bonness, "It works deep in the skin by increasing the amount of collagen and the strength of collagen. So it improves fine lines, brown spots, wrinkles, any of the signs associated with aging and sun damage. It can feel warm almost hot, so we apply a topical anaesthetic." Research shows that the younger the person, the fewer treatments are required. As we age, the amount and depth of sun damage may increase, resulting in a need for more treatments. According to research if you are in your forties, you may need one or two treatments. If you're in your fifties, two to three treatments may be necessary. Over 60? Then a minimum of three treatments is the standard. There's no downtime and it feels only like a mild sunburn. A small price to pay for That Certain Something!