Aging Skin

Aging Skin-Washington, DC

Look your best at any age at MI-Skin Dermatology Center in Washington, DC.
It's only natural that as we age, fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and sagging skin start to appear. Whether aging skin is caused by your genetic make-up or factors such as environment, sun damage or lifestyle, there are many options available that provide younger, fresher looking skin for all ages. Aging skin treatments are performed by Dr. Melda Isaac for patients in the Washington Metropolitan area to help you look your best at any age.

Skin changes through the ages:

Ages 20 - 30: Although the skin is still smooth and supple, expression lines begin to appear on the forehead and around the eyes. Early intervention and preventionis key.Acne can develop even though absent in teenage years, and some scarring may occur from acne flare-ups.

Ages 30 - 40: "Crow's feet" are present around the eyes, and forehead lines deepen. Frown lines (lines between the eyebrows), nasal-labial folds (lines that run from the nose to the mouth), and lines at the corners of the mouth are more noticeable. Brown spots, sun spots and other signs of sun damage begin to appear.

Ages 40 - 50: Fine lines radiating from the upper lip vermilion border “smoker-lines” and "commas" or down turns at the corners of the mouth deepen and lengthen to the chin. The vermilion border loses definitionand lips appear thinner. Expression lines deepen around the mouth, forehead, and brows. The neck and jawline begin to sag, leading to the formation of “jowls”.

Ages 50 - 60: During these years you will notice more hollowing of the temples and cheeks due to volume changes and the redistribution of facial fat and bone loss. Loss of definition and contour of the cheeks and jawline are more obvious.Neck laxity and “jowling” are more apparent. Sun spots and brown spots accumulateand intensify. "Frown" lines and expression lines continue to deepen.

Which aging skin treatments do I need?

A variety of aging skin treatments are performed by Dr. Melda Isaac and staff for patients in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. To determine the appropriate treatment, Dr. Melda Isaac will first discuss your desired level of correction and then recommend the appropriate treatment.

Fine to moderate wrinkles, broken blood vessels, age spots, acne scars and mildly sagging skin respond well to many non-invasive procedures. For changes related to gravity and redistribution of facial fat, surgical procedures may be needed in addition to your ongoing non-invasive skin care treatments.

Wrinkle prevention treatments for aging skin

Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin at MI-Skin Dermatology Center is one of the most recognized wrinkle fighters. It actually prevents wrinkles from appearing by relaxing the underlying muscles so they don't contract. Botox blocks impulses from the nerve to the tiny facial muscles that are related to expression lines. After treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth and unwrinkled. The untreated facial muscles contract in a normal fashion, allowing your normal facial expressions to be unaffected. Dr. Melda Isaac in Washington, DC is one of the top injectors for Botox and allows you to look refreshed and natural. You don’t have to look expressionless with accurate Botox placement by Dr. Melda Isaac in Washington DC.

Treatments for wrinkles, texture, and tightening in aging skin

• Microdermabrasion/Dermasweep removes only the outermost layer of dead skin to reveal softer, smoother and fresher looking skin with no downtime.
• Wrinkle/Filler Injections such as Radiesse, Sculptra, Restylane, Perlane, and Juvederm, Belotero can improve the appearance of facial wrinkles and contours withinjections under the skin that elevate wrinkles, improves the facial contours and gives you a more youthful appearance.
• Tissue Tightening with Accent, Pelleve or Ulthera uses safe, Radiofrequency or Ultrasound to cause the collagen in the skin's dermis to contract and tighten. Loose and sagging skin can be tightened, fine lines and wrinkles can be significantly softened.
• Photo Rejuvenation/Intense Pulse Light ,VBeamand Photodynamic Therapy is a system that uses intense pulsed light to treat age spots and broken capillaries, and to improve the appearance of discoloration on the skin so your skin looks more radiant and even toned.
• Chemical Peels such as the VI-Peel,Spot Peel, and Glycolic Peel gently exfoliates, smooth and soften the skin while they gently remove the outer skin cell layer. Light chemical peels can renew your skin's texture and improve its clarity with minimal downtime.
• Fractional Lasers such as Fraxel, Erbium,Active FX, or Deep FX, CO2 Resurfacing sends light pulses into the treated area(s) while leaving portions of the surrounding skin intact. These lasersresurface the skin, improving texture and tone. In addition fractional lasers stimulateyour own body’s collagen productionleading to tighter, firmer skin and reduction in acne scarring and the appearance of pore size.
• Platelet-Rich Plasma(PRP) contains life-giving fundamental proteins and growth factors that are designed to restore and strengthen your skin. Injections of PRP improvesdark circles under the eyes, softens wrinkles and fine lines and improves acne scarring and sundamage on face, neck, chest and hands. Your own body’s blood is prepared in Dr. Melda Isaac’s office to create this “customized filler”.

Maintaining your results after your aging skin treatments

For optimum results, it's important to follow your skin care rejuvenation treatments with the appropriate home skin care regimen given to you by Dr. Melda Isaac. Your regimen may include the best prescriptive and non-prescriptive products to help you reach your goal. Our staff is trained to help you select the correct skin care products based on your skin type, your desired level of improvement, your tolerance to ingredients and your lifestyle.

Call 202-393-7546 for a consultation today.