Skin Rejuvenation

What is skin rejuvenation?

Skin rejuvenation includes treatments that aim to refresh and revive your skin. This process works to dial back the signs of ageing, fix sun damage, and treat issues like scars, pigmentation, and uneven skin tone or texture. Skin rejuvenation helps to reset your skin and bring back a youthful and healthy glow while addressing common skin ageing issues such as skin sagginess, loss of volume, and dull skin tones. 

While skin rejuvenation is often associated with the ageing process, it is not exclusive to a particular age group. Younger individuals may seek treatments to address skin damage, acne scars, uneven skin tone, or early signs of ageing. Older adults might focus on more pronounced concerns such as deep wrinkles, volume loss, and significant sun damage. Preventive skin care is also ideal for maintaining the skin's health and delaying the signs of ageing rather than correcting them after they have appeared.

Skin rejuvenation is appropriate for anyone seeking to improve their skin's appearance, whether for cosmetic reasons or to address specific skin conditions. It can offer a boost in self-confidence and well-being.

Skin rejuvenation treatments offer a versatile and customisable approach to skin care. Whether you're looking to maintain your skin's youthful appearance, address specific skin conditions, or prevent future damage, there's a treatment for you.

How do skin rejuvenation treatments work?

Skin rejuvenation treatments are designed with one goal in mind: to kickstart your skin's natural processes, encouraging it to renew and repair itself. Here's how some of the key treatments of skin rejuvenation work at a cellular level:

• Stimulates collagen production: many rejuvenation treatments, including lasers and microneedling, work by creating controlled micro-damage to the skin. This might sound counterintuitive, but it is a clever way to trigger the skin's natural healing process, stimulating collagen and elastin production and resulting in firmer and smoother skin.

• Hydrates and nourishes: treatments for skin rejuvenation go beyond the surface, providing deep hydration and delivering nutrients directly to the layers where they are most needed. This helps to refresh the skin from the inside out, improving texture and elasticity.

• Targets specific skin issues: from light therapy that addresses acne and inflammation to injectables that fill in wrinkles or plump up the skin, rejuvenation treatments can be tailored to tackle specific skin issues. This targeted approach means more effective results and healthier skin.

Benefits of skin rejuvenation

• Combats the early signs of ageing: these treatments help mitigate signs of ageing, such as wrinkles, age spots, and sagging skin, primarily caused by sun exposure and natural collagen reduction over time.
• Treatments are customisable: a wide array of procedures allows for personalised treatment plans based on individual skin conditions, recovery time preferences, and specific concerns.
• Minimal downtime and non-invasive: many skin rejuvenation options are non-invasive and require little to no recovery time, making them convenient for busy individuals. 
• Long-lasting results: depending on the treatment, results can last from months to years, with some requiring maintenance sessions for sustained effects.

What conditions can skin rejuvenation treat? 

Skin rejuvenation treatments can effectively address a variety of skin conditions and concerns, including:

• Wrinkles and fine Lines: skin rejuvenation procedures like laser therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and microneedling can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines by stimulating collagen production and promoting skin cell turnover. Injectables, such as BTX relaxes facial muscles, reducing the appearance of fine lines caused by expressions while and dermal fillers, offer a non-surgical means to restore lost facial volume, smooth wrinkles and lines, and enhance facial contours. 
• Hyperpigmentation: treatments such as chemical peels, laser therapy, intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, and topical creams can help fade dark spots, sun spots, age spots, and other forms of hyperpigmentation, resulting in a more even skin tone.
• Acne and scarring: skin rejuvenation methods like chemical peels, microdermabrasion, microneedling, subcision and laser therapy can help reduce acne breakouts, minimise the appearance of acne scars, and improve overall skin texture.
• Sun damage: procedures like laser resurfacing, chemical peels, and IPL therapy can help repair sun-damaged skin by targeting pigmentation irregularities, promoting collagen production, and improving skin texture.
• Uneven texture: skin rejuvenation treatments such as microdermabrasion, chemical peels, laser resurfacing, and microneedling can help smooth out rough or uneven skin texture by removing dead skin cells and promoting cell renewal. Injectables such as Profhilo and skin boosters hydrate the skin from within and can also improve the appearance of skin tone and texture.
• Enlarged pores: certain procedures, including laser therapy, chemical peels, and microneedling, can help minimise the appearance of enlarged pores by unclogging them and promoting skin tightening. Injectables such as Profhilo and skin boosters can also improve the appearance of enlarged pores.
• Skin laxity: treatments like radiofrequency therapy, ultrasound therapy, and laser therapy can help tighten loose or sagging skin by stimulating collagen production and improving skin elasticity.
• Dull skin: skin rejuvenation methods such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and hydrating facials can help improve skin radiance and luminosity by removing dead skin cells, promoting circulation, and enhancing hydration. Injectables such as Profhilo and skin boosters can also help skin look more radiant.

How many skin rejuvenation sessions are needed?

The "one size fits all" approach does not apply to the frequency of skin rejuvenation treatments. The ideal frequency depends on various factors, including the type of treatment, the condition being treated, the patient's skin type, and their overall goals.

For non-invasive treatments like HydraFacial or light therapy, a monthly session may suffice to maintain the skin's appearance and health. More intensive treatments, such as laser resurfacing or Ultherapy/HIFU, often require longer intervals between sessions—typically anywhere from 3 months to 1 year 

What are the types of skin rejuvenation available in Singapore?

Several progressive skin rejuvenation treatments are available in Singapore today, each tailored to meet specific skin concerns and objectives. 

Among the services provided at Astique: The Aesthetic Clinic, are:

Facials and peels

• Signature Medi Facial & HydraFacial: Signature Medi Facial and HydraFacial are more than your standard spa facials. The Medi Facial is customised to the client's skin type, targeting specific concerns with medical-grade products and techniques. The HydraFacial is renowned for its three-step process that cleanses, extracts, and hydrates, using a patented device to infuse the skin with moisturising serums.

Treatments

• Ultherapy & HIFU: Ultherapy and HIFU work by delivering focused ultrasound energy to the deeper layers of the skin, encouraging the natural process of collagen production, resulting in a lifted, firmer appearance over time.
• Thermage: Thermage utilises radiofrequency technology to heat the deeper layers of your skin, stimulating collagen production for a smoother, tighter appearance.
• Injectables: injectables like Profhilo, dermal fillers, and BTX offer immediate results in reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Profhilo enhances skin hydration and elasticity, while fillers like fillers restore lost volume, and neurotoxins such as BTX relax the muscles which contribute to facial wrinkles.
• Pico Lasers and CO2 Lasers: Pico lasers are known for their precision and minimal downtime. They effectively tackle pigmentation, tattoo removal, and acne scars. CO2 lasers (link to service page) are potent tools for resurfacing the skin, dramatically improving its texture, tone, and appearance by targeting deeper layers of the skin.
• Fotona 4D Facelift & Fractional Lasers: the Fotona 4D facelift is a pioneering non-invasive laser treatment that provides a comprehensive rejuvenation, working on deeper, medial, and superficial connective structures of the skin, as well as targeting imperfections. Fractional lasers (link to service page) create micro-damage zones, which the body then heals, increasing collagen and elastin production and leading to improved skin texture and firmness.
• Light Therapy & BBL: Light Therapy and BBL harness the power of light to treat a broad spectrum of skin issues. Light therapy, including LED treatments, penetrates the skin at various depths to treat acne, reduce inflammation, and promote anti-ageing effects. BBL (BroadBand Light) technology is particularly effective in treating pigmentation, redness, and signs of sun damage, offering a more even skin tone and texture.

What results can I expect from skin rejuvenation treatments?

Skin rejuvenation treatments yield various results depending on the specific procedure or method used as well as individual factors such as skin type, age, and overall health. Common results you can expect from skin rejuvenation include:

• Reduced wrinkles and fine lines
• Improved skin texture
• More even skin tone 
• Firmer skin
• Reduced scarring
• Minimised pore size
• Enhanced hydration and moisture
• Overall skin rejuvenation

It's important to follow a skincare professional's recommendations, as they will tailor a treatment schedule based on a thorough assessment of your skin's condition and aesthetic goals. Contact us to book an appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Are skin rejuvenation treatments safe?

Skin rejuvenation treatments are generally safe when performed by qualified and experienced professionals. However, certain procedures may have some risks and potential side effects, which should be discussed with your doctor beforehand.

Are there any post-treatment care instructions to follow?

Following post-treatment care instructions is essential to optimise results and minimise the risk of complications. These instructions may include avoiding sun exposure, using gentle skin care products, moisturising the skin, and attending follow-up appointments as recommended.

Is skin rejuvenation worth it?

Whether skin rejuvenation is worth it depends on your personal goals, the specific skin issues you want to address, and your expectations of the outcomes. Many find the results of treatments like dermal fillers, botox injections, and laser skin resurfacing highly rewarding, as they significantly improve the skin's appearance and boost confidence.