These days, it seems even Hollywood is moving away from cosmetic surgery and turning to cosmetic dermatology for a less invasive approach to skin rejuvenation. A combination of various treatments known as Comprehensive Therapy or Polytherapy can give people the look they want for less money, less pain, less planning and no downtime.

While the list of options isnt as complicated as a fruit juice bar, it does take a knowledgeable, experienced and skilled dermatologist to know the right combination of treatments for a patients condition and desired results.

Face it (no pun intended),when it comes to skin rejuvenation, the stretched look is out. People are starting to realize that unfortunately, facelifts may not even ultimately get rid of the folds that were provided the impetus for the surgery in the first place. Most people can’t afford to set aside the recovery time, and no one wants to risk a poor outcome that would be permanent.

Thanks to the incredible advancement in lasers and other treatment options, medical dermatologists are able to combine methods to create the look that patients are seeking. Additionally, since polytherapy may give longer lasting effects, patients may not need to come in to the office as frequently as before. These procedures have very few associated risks, so making the decision to go ahead requires a minimal amount of deliberation.

For example, the skin can be tightened and noticeably rejuvenated without pulling or cutting by using Genesis Plus, a combination of IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) and Nd:YAG laser. The IPL treats the surface of the skin by correcting tone and evening pigmentation, while the YAG stimulates collagen for new growth. These two combined treatments help greatly to eliminate wrinkles and scars while making the skin tighter overall. A little Restylane for fine lines and around the eyes, a bit of Botox, and patients look young, and most importantly, natural.

Advances in Polytherapy have opened up endless possibilities for cosmetic dermatologists. The newest and most exciting rejuvenation technique is known as PDT (photodynamic therapy). PDT is designed to achieve similar results to laser resurfacing but without the associated risks. a light sensitizing substance is applied to the skin, and then a laser or light source is passed over the areas to be treated.

Comprehensive therapy not only gives superior results but it can also prolong the effects of treatment. For example, using Botox or a filler substance alone may produce effects that last only three months. However, using the two together, in the frown lines for example, may sustain the effects for up to eight months!

Its rare that one type of treatment will produce the desired effect on its own. Thats why theres a trend toward polytherapy. However, only an experienced physician understands how to combine treatments to get the best results, and the importance of keeping abreast and offering the latest technology available.

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