Around the world today, unlike in the past aesthetic treatments are gradually becoming a normal and quick way to correct nagging skin challenges.
Over the last 10 to 20 years, there have been numerous developments in the world of aesthetics. With their benefits now well recognized, affordability and availability have made these treatments constantly sought after.
Today, when you Walk into a Clinic or Medspa looking for a wrinkle free skin, you will discover that there seem to be a variety of treatments offered these days and this scenario has made it difficult for would be patients to make a choice.
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While there is no specific list that details out the most popular aesthetic treatments, at Laserderm, our team of professionals have come to discover that there are a few that are quite popular amongst patients. From our discovery, the following 5 aesthetic treatments are currently the most sought after based on patients’ research and referral.
Here we go.
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Chemical peels
Chemical peels are a simple, non-invasive way of improving skin tone and texture. It is often offered as a treatment for hard to treat acne (and acne scars), liver spots and freckles. The procedure is fairly straightforward, and the results are reasonably good and depend on the type of skin peel. Deeper skin peels can take longer to heal, and patients can develop skin redness and irritation during that time. However, despite this, it still remains a sought after treatment, with a market revenue of over 2.5 billion U.S dollars in the year 2020 alone.
4. Microdermabrasion
Yet another popular treatment. It rejuvenates the skin gently, and is useful in managing skin scarring and sun damage. It reduces the appearance of stretch marks and dark pigmentation of the skin. The procedure involves gently running a device that has a number of micro-crystals on its surface on the skin. It gently removes dead cells and exposes the new skin cells underneath, providing a refreshed and rejuvenated look. An emerging alternative to this treatment is Dermaplaning, a treatment that leaves the skin free of dead skin and vellus hair with the use of a scalpel to abrade the skin. These treatments leave the skin supple, glowing and rejuvenated.
3. Laser Hair removal
This procedure does exactly what it says on the T – removes fine hair using a laser. But the question many ask is why they should seek laser treatment when it is easier to shave or wax the skin? Well, the answer to that is the long term effects and results that one gets with laser removal.
The lasers are targeted at the root of each unwanted hair follicle, and this destroys the melanin pigment that normally stimulates hair growth. There are a number of different lasers available that can be used to treat excessive facial or body hair, and the commonly used ones include Nd:Yag laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL).
2. Dermal fillers (hyaluronic acid)
You may have seen it in your favorite magazine, or read it in the news – dermal fillers are getting even more popular, and the treatment is here to stay. Fuller lips and plumper, softer skin are no longer a dream – they can be a reality in just a few minutes. With the advent of natural dermal fillers such as hyaluronic acid, treatments are a lot safer and results are very impressive.
1. Botox injections
Most certainly the ‘Big Daddy’ of all aesthetic procedures in our opinion. Botox has become a lot more popular in the last 5 years, not only because everyone’s favorite celebrity is doing it, but because the treatment is a lot cheaper than undergoing plastic surgery with results that are pretty awesome. In fact, 2019 saw nearly a 25% increase in the number of patients seeking this treatment compared to 2018! You can even have your treatment on your lunch break – it is so easy to get done. But make sure it is done by someone who is certified and has the experience like our practitioners here at the clinic – the results will be so much better! The toxin works its magic by blocking off nerve endings to the skin, and allowing the skin tone to increase dramatically. If you are looking for that younger look, then this is what you should be going for!
