Facial Rejuvenation at Aura Skin Institute

FAQs About Facial Rejuvenation

As the name of this treatment suggests, facial rejuvenation, it’s used to rejuvenate the dead skin layers of your face. The choice of therapy for facial rejuvenation depends upon the age of the person, tone and texture of the skin; and the status of wrinkles-whether dynamic or static. Many a times, a combination of these techniques works best for an individual. At our center, you are given the option to choose the treatment which suits your skin type or condition and budget, too.

If you have any doubts regarding this treatment, then here is a list of some important FAQs and their answers. It will help you to clear your queries. have a look!!

• What is Facial Rejuvenation all about?
• Facial rejuvenation is improving the glow and the texture of your skin and diminishing the signs of aging by means of laser rejuvenation, chemical peels, botox or fillers etc.
• What are its benefits?
• The benefits are healthy and younger looking skin and more confident you!
• Who needs it the most?
• Any person, who has just started noticing the signs of aging on his face, is the most suitable candidate in terms of results and longevity of effects. However the procedure can be taken up and offered in perfect blend to older individuals as well where aging has already set in.
• What is the course of the treatment?
• Course of treatment is tailor-made for each individual and customized as per requirement.
• Is this better than the surgical face-lift?
• This is the new age non-surgical facelift. Here you have the flexibility to choose the treatment best suited to your skin condition and budget. Most of the procedures are lunch time procedures and you don't need to be absent from duty for your treatments. And above all you don't need to live with the ugly scars of surgical facial lifts.
• Are there any contraindications or restrictions?
• If a person comes with active Herpes, the laser treatment is delayed till healing is complete. A person allergic to components of botox or fillers cannot take these treatments. The treated skin has to be kept well hydrated with good moisturizers and the patient should follow “no sun, no soap” regime for one week. A sunscreen with SPF-50 every 3 hourly is a must for the desired results.
• What is the recovery time?
• 1. Recovery time for laser rejuvenation with Er:YAG laser is 7 days. While latest "Pixel Q-switch 1064" laser is virtually painless with zero recovery time and you get instant results.
  2. For procedures other than Er:YAG laser, there is no recovery or down time.
• Any differences, if a male undergoes this treatment?
• Yes, modification will be required as each treatment plan is tailor-made or customized as per the skin type and requirement. In males, we need to increase the fluence or energy being used for laser as they have coarse skin in comparison to females. Also the more number of units of Botox is required for heavier muscles.
• Will it hurt me or cause any side-effects on my skin?
• 1. While botox and fillers are well tolerated and generally regarded as painless; Er:YAG laser done for facial rejuvenation feels like snapping of rubberband. The pain sensation is subjective; well tolerated by some and unbearable for others. For sensitive individuals we suggest numbing gel or topical anaesthesia one hour prior to procedure which reduces the pain sensation considerably. However the latest "Pixel Q-switch 1064" laser is virtually painless with zero recovery time and you get instant results.
  2. No serious side-effects or complications are noted post-treatment, however some patients may get mild redness and inflammation over the treated area which is self-limiting and settles overnight. Ice compresses may be applied to the treatment areas to speed up recovery and to make you more comfortable.