Non-surgical anti-aging treatments have become a practical choice for patients who want to improve their appearance without invasive procedures. These options can treat everything from hyperpigmentation to texture concerns. As advancements in aesthetics continue, treatments provide even more effective results with minimal downtime. At Glam Aesthetics Medspa in Atlanta, GA, we offer a wide range of anti-aging treatments. Whether you’re looking to smooth wrinkles, tighten skin, or refresh your complexion, these treatments can focus on the areas that matter most to you.
What Causes Skin to Age?
Intrinsic Aging Beneath the Surface
As you get older, your body produces less collagen and elastin—two proteins responsible for keeping skin firm and elastic. This decline usually begins in your mid-20s and progresses gradually. Cell turnover also slows down so your skin doesn’t regenerate as quickly. Another intrinsic factor is the natural loss of fat in certain areas, such as the cheeks, which can create a hollow or sunken appearance. The gradual reduction in bone density around the face also contributes to a change in structure and definition. These processes are simply part of how our bodies age over time.
External Factors that Accelerate Aging
While intrinsic aging happens naturally, external factors can speed up the process. Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a leading cause. UV rays break down collagen, disrupt skin repair, and contribute to issues like sunspots and deeper wrinkles over time. Environmental pollutants generate free radicals that damage skin cells, while habits like smoking limit oxygen and nutrients to the skin. Even repetitive facial expressions, poor hydration, and an unbalanced diet can impact how quickly visible signs of aging develop.
The Basics of Treating Signs of Aging
Stimulating Collagen
Collagen is vital for youthful skin, but taking supplements often doesn’t target specific areas like your face. Supplements are broken down during digestion and might not produce results where you want them. Treatments like microneedling or RF technologies encourage the body to produce collagen in the areas where you most want structural support.
Nourishing Your Skin
Healthy skin needs proper nutrients to thrive, but absorption can be a challenge because of your skin’s barrier. Certain treatments help with absorption by creating microchannels in the skin and allowing products like hyaluronic acid or peptides to penetrate deeper. Combined with effective anti-aging treatments, good skincare products, and proper nutrition, these methods can enhance hydration, repair damage, and restore your skin’s natural glow.
Protecting Your Skin From Further Damage
Daily sunscreen use helps protect against UV rays, while antioxidants like vitamin C combat free radicals from environmental pollutants. Avoiding habits like smoking and sticking to a consistent skincare routine can preserve your skin’s health and maintain the results of your treatments.
What Are the Top Non-Surgical Anti-Aging Treatments?
Dermal Fillers
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Injectable fillers are gel-like substances that restore volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. We offer the full range of products from each of these families of fillers:
- JUVÉDERM®
- Revanesse® Versa™
- Restylane®
- The RHA® Collection
We also offer Sculptra® which is a biostimulator that encourages collagen production under the skin. These treatments can last anywhere from six months to a year and can offer a non-surgical facelift by treating areas that have lost volume or begun to lose contour with age.
Why Are Dermal Fillers a Top Treatment?
Dermal fillers treat common signs of aging such as volume loss and static wrinkles which are visible even when your face is at rest. They provide immediate results, require little to no downtime, and are minimally invasive. Injectable fillers can be personalized to address specific areas like hollow cheeks, thinning lips, or deep nasolabial folds and with the right injector, they can deliver natural-looking enhancements.
Neuromodulators
What Are They?
Neuromodulators are injectable treatments that target the muscles that cause certain types of wrinkles in your face These wrinkles, known as dynamic wrinkles, form due to repetitive facial movements like frowning or squinting. By relaxing these muscles for a few months, neuromodulators reduce the appearance of wrinkles and help prevent new ones from forming. We offer Botox®, Dysport®, and Xeomin®, which each have different formulations.
Why Are They a Top Treatment?
Neuromodulators preserve and restore youthful skin by addressing fine lines and wrinkles caused by muscle activity. These treatments are quick, minimally invasive, and deliver noticeable results in as little as a few days. Neuromodulators can also enhance facial harmony by subtly lifting brows or softening a tense jawline.
SkinPen® Microneedling
What Is It?
SkinPen microneedling is a non-invasive rejuvenation treatment that uses tiny, controlled microchannels to stimulate the body’s healing process. The treatment involves a pen-like device with fine needles that create these perforations in the skin. This FDA-approved device is suitable for all skin types and helps improve the overall quality and appearance of your skin with minimal downtime.
Why Is It a Top Treatment?
SkinPen microneedling delivers a powerful collagen boost and improves elasticity and firmness. As it encourages collagen production directly in the treated areas, it addresses common concerns like dullness, wrinkles, and acne scars. The treatment is versatile and can be used on almost any area including the face, neck, and chest.
Lutronic Genius® RF Microneedling
What Is It?
Lutronic Genius RF microneedling combines traditional microneedling with radiofrequency energy to deliver precise, controlled skin tightening treatments. This technology creates microchannels in the skin while simultaneously delivering RF energy deep into the dermis, targeting the layers where collagen and elastin are produced. This stimulates your skin’s natural repair processes and helps to firm and tighten areas with visible laxity or uneven texture.
Why Is It a Top Treatment?
This treatment is effective for multiple skin concerns including wrinkle reduction, acne scars, and sagging skin. The collagen boost improves elasticity and firmness and restores a smoother, more youthful appearance while the radiofrequency energy provides immediate tightening effects. This treatment enhances overall skin health by promoting long-term regeneration and offering minimal downtime and noticeable improvements that continue to develop over time.
Lumecca IPL
What Is It?
Lumecca IPL uses intense pulsed light (IPL) technology to deliver broad-spectrum light to the skin’s surface, breaking down excess melanin and vascular lesions. This non-invasive treatment is known for its precision, allowing it to address discoloration while improving the skin’s clarity and overall radiance in just a few sessions.
Why Is It a Top Treatment?
Lumecca IPL treats a range of pigmentation concerns including sun damage, age spots, rosacea, and visible blood vessels. IPL and laser skin therapy are particularly effective for reducing redness and correcting pigmentation irregularities, creating a more even complexion. This treatment also stimulates some collagen production to enhance the skin’s texture and elasticity over time.
Find the Right Anti-Aging Options for You With a Consultation in Atlanta, GA
Non-surgical anti-aging treatments offer effective solutions to improve skin health, reduce wrinkles, and address concerns like pigmentation and volume loss. At Glam Aesthetics Medspa in Atlanta, GA, we provide a variety of treatments designed to help you look and feel your best. Julie Krochonis, MSN, AGNP-C has been serving patients for 20 years, brings extensive experience in dermal fillers and Botox, and is a Certified Senior Laser Practitioner. To learn more or schedule an appointment, please contact us through our online form or call (404) 702-0691.
