Deeper wrinkles may form with aging. Glycolic Acid Treatments Glycolic acid is another home treatment that may be prescribed for skin improvement. With the addition of bleaching agents, glycolic acid also works to correct or improve uneven pigmentation. The cream or wash is applied twice daily for as long as the patient desires. There are no serious medical risks.
Skin care includes applying moisturizer once or twice daily and wearing sun block when outdoors.
Results are permanent as long as treatment is continued, but treatment does not prevent deeper wrinkles from forming with aging. The CO2 laser works by removing areas of damaged or wrinkled skin layer by layer. The most common application is for removal of fine lines, especially around the eyes and mouth, but the procedure can be used on the whole face. It can also be used in conjunction with other procedures, such as rhytidectomy or blepharoplasty. Patients with fair, healthy, non-oily skin are the best candidates for this type of treatment.