Noninvasive and Minimally Invasive Rejuvenation Methods / Procedures

Noninvasive and minimally invasive skin rejuvenation procedures respresent an intermediate range of choices with modest amount of risk and generally noticeable albeit rarely dramatic improvement. These methods are worth considering if basic skin care and topically active agents are no longer sufficient yet the signs of aging you are looking to correct are still mild-to-moderate. Problems like deep wrikles or pronounced facial sag typically require more invasive methods, such as wrinkle fillers or surgery.

Overview of nonablative laser/light treatments
Nd:YAG variable-pulse-width laser 532 nm
Copper bromide 511 and 578 nm laser
Pulsed dye 585/595 nm lasers (N-Lite, Cynosure, Candela)
Variable-pulsed alexandrite 755 nm and diode 810 nm lasers
Long-pulsed YAG 1064nm laser and combinations
Infrared lasers and systems
Intense pulsed light
Q-switched lasers
Fractional photothermolysis (Fraxel)
Photodynamic therapy

Directed Energy
(excluding laser/light)

Plasma skin resurfacing (Portrait)
Radiofrequency lift (Thermage, Thermacool)

Chemical and Mechanical Peeling

Chemical peels
Microdermabrasion
Do-it-yourself microdermabrasion

Other Noninvasive and Minimally Invasive

Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections
Botulinum toxin (Botox) safety issues
Percutaneous collagen induction (skin needling)

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Related Links

Research studies of nonablative laser/light treatments
Research studies of intense pulsed light treatments
Research studies of radiofrequency treatments
Research studies of chemical peels
Research studies of Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections
eMedicine: Nonablative Facial Skin Tightening
eMedicine: Photodynamic Therapy for the Dermatologist
eMedicine: Botox Injections
Database of board certified skin rejuvenation doctors

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