What are the typical signs of dull and aging skin?

As you get older, you might notice that your skin loses some of its natural elasticity and plumpness. This is due to natural biologic life stages in which your skin becomes thinner and loses fat as you get older. Aging skin is even partially caused by the effects of gravity. Common signs of aging skin include:

• Age spots
• Sagging skin
• Dull skin tone
• Wrinkles
• Fine Lines
• Increased skin transparency

Your skin might age especially fast if you’ve been exposed a lot to the sun without appropriate protection. It’s important to practice good skin hygiene by wearing SPF and moisturize regularly.

What are my options for revitalizing my skin?

If you’ve ever walked down a skin care section of a pharmacy, you’ll be aware that there are extensive options for creams, serums, and other at-home treatments for revitalizing aging skin. While you can definitely try out these home remedies, sometimes you might need a more intensive treatment for dull skin. Possible in-office treatments include:

• Chemical peel
• Dermabrasion
• Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy
• Laser resurfacing
• Microdermabrasion
• Non-ablative skin rejuvenation

Some of these treatments use chemicals or harsh exfoliation, which can harm the skin. PicoSure laser treatment is a more gentle option that still delivers high-quality skin revitalization results.

How does PicoSure help revitalize aging skin?

PicoSure treatments use cutting-edge laser technology to target particles that make up specific skin blemishes, like age spots. PicoSure treatments also use PressureWave™ technology to concurrently stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, two proteins that promote cell growth and elasticity. So, when you undergo PicoSure treatment, you’re not only removing blemishes from your skin but also promoting overall skin health.

How is PicoSure different from other skin revitalization procedures?

Unlike other skin revitalization procedures, PicoSure doesn’t use any needles or heat to target the affected area. This reduces possible scarring from burning, as well as eliminates other risks of painful, invasive procedures.

Are you ready to boost your self-confidence with younger-looking, revitalized skin? Contact Altoona Laser today for your first consultation.