Dr. Sue Ellen Cox weighs in on Best Treatments for Glowing Skin
Glowing, radiant skin has a youthful, vibrant appearance, while dull, lackluster skin can make you look tired and older. Your skin’s health is closely linked to your lifestyle—factors like stress, poor sleep, diet, and dehydration can leave your complexion looking flat and lackluster. However, even with sufficient rest and regular exercise, your skin might still appear dull.
Exfoliation can help remove buildup of dead skin cells, helping reveal a fresher, more luminous complexion. When at-home exfoliation doesn’t seem to be cutting it, in-office treatments can help fill in the gaps and jumpstart glowing skin. In a recent feature for New Beauty Magazine, Dr. Cox weighed in on the best treatments to achieve radiant, glowing skin for all seasons.
Read on to hear what Dr. Cox has to say about two treatments offered by Aesthetic Solutions discussed in the article, microneedling and HydraClear.
Microneedling
To most people, microneedling is one of the most familiar treatments when it comes to fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scarring. “Microneedling creates small micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating collagen and helping with skin texture,” Dr. Cox explained.
At Aesthetic Solutions, the SkinPen is an automated microneedling device that treats fine lines and wrinkles, acne scarring, pore size, stretch marks and other textural issues. Unlike over-the-counter rolling devices, this more intensive treatment is medical-grade and is performed by licensed medical professionals in clinical settings.
HydraClear Treatment
Often recommended as a pair of treatments working in concert, the HydraClear Laser combines the HydraFacial and Clear + Brilliant into a single procedure. The HydraFacial exfoliates away dead skins cells, dirt and debris. This exfoliation allows the Clear + Brilliant laser to penetrate deeper into the skin, making for a more even and effective treatment. The Clear + Brilliant is a gentle resurfacing laser that causes controlled, mild micro-injuries to the skin’s outermost layer.
Results develop as the body heals itself, replacing the old, damaged skin cells with new cells and increasing collagen production for a slightly uplifted look. It is most appropriate for those who want to maintain the health and quality of their skin.
“The Hydrafacial is used first to extract and exfoliate, allowing the Clear + Brilliant Laser to penetrate deeper and deliver a more effective treatment,” Dr. Cox explained. “Combining these treatments provides benefits for hydration, pore size, tone and texture, leading to a more youthful, glowing complexion.”
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