Matthew Pruitt is the owner of NuVision, a boutique medical spa in Manhattan that offers a range of laser-based procedures including Lasik to BOTOX and skin rejuvenation. Here he discusses the latest innovations in anti-aging techniques.
Looking younger is something that is on almost everyone’s minds these days. From BOTOX to Affirm laser treatments, there are a number of procedures that women and men can have done to help them achieve a more youthful, rejuvenated look.
Here at NuVision, we have many patients who are in their mid-50s, who come into the office hoping to erase the damage that was done from too much sun exposure during their younger days. Many of these women spent years tanning and relaxing in the sun without much sunscreen or protection, and now they need advanced treatments to help erase the visible signs of aging that have resulted from that skin damage.
Popular Treatments
When women come into our office seeking an immediate change, the option they are most commonly asking about is the Affirm laser. This is what people are talking about the most these days for anti-aging and age reduction.
For others, we have found that our YAG lasers can produce incredible results in terms of an anti-aging device that can help women achieve wrinkle free skin that looks younger and more rejuvenated. In just a matter of hours, women can go from having dry, aged skin to a more refreshed, dewy look without undergoing any invasive or painful procedure. So essentially, these women are able to erase the sun damage that took years to accumulate in just a matter of 45 minutes or less for the procedure.
Collagen and Elasticity
One issue that older patients commonly complain about is the dry, brittle skin that comes with age. Our technologically advanced lasers not only help expose new, fresh tissue on the skin—creating a more youthful look—but also stimulate the production of collagen.
This collagen production is an especially important step in any anti-aging procedure because collagen is what creates the elasticity in our skin. So by being able to use this laser energy to promote the production of collagen in our patients’ skin, we can achieve a skin-tightening effect that at the same time erases the finer lines in the face. So these things are really effective for that anti-aging as well.
Male Patients
Women aren’t the only one coming into our medical spa for anti-aging treatments anymore. It has become common for older men to come in as well, often asking for us to reduce their fine lines and wrinkles, as well as sun spots and other damage. In general, the men who visit us are slightly older than the women, and many say that they are hoping for an edge at work with the help of a more youthful-looking face.
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.
