SKIN AGING

and tightening and resurfacing the top layer of skin. All the different types of lasers operate at different energy levels.” Even though some of us feel that time is marching across our faces, it is important to manage the expectations we have for results.

“This process does not happen overnight,” said Bohannon. Results will certainly vary from client to client, but the important thing is despite one’s efforts to thwart time, it does take some to achieve the results you are striving for.

“It may be weeks before a difference in the skin is apparent,” said Bohannon.

This also goes for injectables which are popular since some non-collagen treatments like Botox can achieve results within days. However, remember that collagen skin treatments are aimed at reviving your own collagen, and if your unique path for skincare includes harnessing and accentuating your own beauty from within, collagen might be a better fit for you.

“There are also many different types of injectable products, and they have their own unique mechanisms but they too will stimulate collagen under the skin,” said Bohannon.