Mountain View Dermatology
Dermatology & Skin Care
Marc I. Epstein, D.O, FAOCD
2375 North Wyatt Drive, Suite 109
Tucson, AZ 85712-2152
(520) 881-8161

 

Mountain View Aesthetics
Skin Rejuvenation Center
Marc I. Epstein, D.O, FAOCD
2375 North Wyatt Drive, Suite 107
Tucson, AZ 85712-2152
(520) 867-8922

 
Rejuvenation Technologies

When less invasive treatments such as basic moisturizers and cosmeceuticals or dermal fillers fail to yield the desired result, there are the more invasive procedures, such as ablative skin resurfacing, facelifts and so forth. These last resort technologies have more power to produce marked improvements but require substantial downtime, tend to be expensive, and carry significant surgical and other risks. All things being equal, it is best to start with the least destructive and risky alternatives that are likely to adequately do the job. Invasive technologies include, but are not limited to Accent® Laser Body Contouring, Pixel Perfect® Laser Resurfacing, Laser360® Skin Resurfacing & Rejuvenation, Thermage® NXT, Portrait® PSR3

Skin Rejuvenation

Today's anti-aging and skin rejuvenation treatments are extensive, ranging from basic moisturizers and cosmeceuticals to major surgeries. Choosing the right skin care treatment, anti-aging regimin, or skin rejuvenation treatment at the right time in your life is critical for successful outcome for both your appearance and your wallet.
  
As always, good basic skin care and protection from the sun's harmful rays is essential at all stages of life, and will reduce your need for rejuvenating treatments. Topical treatments are usually needed by the forth decade of life, though some (e.g. antioxidants, anti-irritants, skin protectants) may be useful earlier. Mild-to-moderate signs of aging that fail to respond to topical agents could yield to noninvasive or minimally invasive treatments, such as nonablative lasers or Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections. Wrinkle / soft tissue fillers are a viable option for correcting wrinkles (especially deep ones), pitted scars, loss of subcutaneous fat and other "fillable" problems. Invasive procedures, such as ablative skin resurfacing, facelifts and so forth, are the weapons of last resort. They have more power to produce marked improvements but require substantial downtime, tend to be expensive, and carry significant surgical and other risks. All things being equal, it is best to start with the least destructive and risky alternatives that are likely to adequately do the job.