If your skin has already been damaged by the sun, a variety of treatments, from drugs to outpatient cosmetic surgical procedures, are available to help minimize signs of aging skin. Drugs and cosmetics Beyond a good sunscreen and a moisturizer for dry skin, the prescription product Renova is approved for wrinkle reduction. Many products are available that claim to reduce signs of aging, but their safety and effectiveness are still under review. Several procedures may help reduce wrinkles and rejuvenate your skin. They're usually not covered by insurance and may have to be repeated to maintain benefits.
Side effects vary with each procedure.
Make sure your plastic surgeon or dermatologist is specially trained and experienced in these techniques. A strong acid burns the outer layer of your skin, which peels off, causing new, smoother skin to regenerate. Soft-tissue augmentation Collagen from cattle or fat from your thigh or abdomen wrinkles on your face, smoothing wrinkles and filling in furrows. Cosmetic surgery Traditional plastic surgery corrects drooping upper eyelids and bags beneath your eyes. Laser resurfacing A laser vaporizes the thin, damaged outer layer of skin.