With the advancing age, the skin loses its natural shine and moisture level drops. Additionally, there is a natural decline in the structural proteins of the skin namely collagen and elastin. This results in sagging skin as well as appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Metropolitan cities such as Delhi are witnessing a surge in individuals opting for anti-aging treatments due to their accessibility and effectiveness. Below is the list of most common treatments that are preferred by Delhites.
Anti-Wrinkle injections – Repetitive use of the facial muscles for frowning, smiling etc. forms certain lines in the skin and also the natural process of aging causes wrinkled skin. To deal with these facial changes effectively, Anti-Wrinkle injections, a non-surgical procedure, is quite famous, getting its popularity from the Bollywood and Hollywood world.
A protein named Botulinum toxin is injected into the target muscles which paralyzes them temporarily and this reduces the appearance of wrinkles, Anti-Wrinkle injections being most effective for dynamic wrinkles.
The results are great for forehead lines, crow’s feet etc., lasting for around 3-6 months. But extra caution should be made if you need to get Anti-Wrinkle injections done as if not performed by an expert, it can cause damaging effects.
Chemical peels – This treatment procedure makes use of application of a chemical solution, which are exfoliant in nature, on the skin to remove the dead skin cells and get a smoother, finer and younger looking skin. Chemical peels give a boost to the skin’s structural protein namely collagen and thus reduces the signs of premature aging such as fine lines and wrinkles.
Even the skin damaged by sun rays can get better with chemical peels. This is of three types – superficial peels used for milk skin dullness, medium peels used for skin pigmentation and wrinkles that are deep in nature and deep peels if skin is severely damaged. One thing that is mandatory post chemical peel procedure is applying sunscreen as skin gets photosensitive with exfoliation.
Dermal fillers – Fillers are basically gel-like substances (the most commonly used is hyaluronic acid) that are injected under the skin for reducing the appearance of wrinkles and to restore facial volume for giving it a plump appearance. Fillers also work well to sharpen the facial contours and for redefining and giving volume to the lips.
They give definition to the jawline and fill up the under eye hollowness. Depending upon the nature of filler, it has a lasting effect varying between 6-18 months. Various aesthetic clinics of Delhi offer personalized filler treatments and are quite famous there.
Radio frequency (RF) skin tightening – This is a non-surgical treatment wherein radiofrequency waves are used to heat the dermis layer of the skin and boost the production of collagen, making the skin tight. The RF rays penetrate into the deeper skin layer without damaging the surface and by this process, tightening of saggy skin occurs and signs of premature aging are minimized. You need to go for multiple sessions to get the best results.
Hydrafacial with anti-aging boosters – In HydraFacial, a patented device is used on the skin to cleanse and exfoliate it for rejuvenation. Skin is infused with serums containing anti aging components which give a youthful appearance to the skin and diminishes the signs of aging as well. The main advantage of hydrafacial is that it is a non-invasive procedure suitable for all skin types.
Exosome therapy – Exosomes, the derivatives of stem cells, are used on the skin to repair and rejuvenate it by boosting the synthesis of collagen. They do so by offering growth factors and protein to the skin. It is a great procedure to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and also to improve the skin’s elasticity.
Laser skin resurfacing – Laser Technology is used to repair the skin cells that are damaged and give the skin a smooth texture. Delhi has two types of lasers – fractional CO2 laser is used to target deep seated wrinkles while erbium laser is useful for milk or moderate signs of aging. Lasers need multiple sessions for best results.
Conclusion
With advancing age, our skin ages too, but if you follow the right anti-aging treatments and a good skincare, you can age gracefully. Delhi is full of derma clinics which offer amazing treatments that make you look youthful and radiant.
