Uneven Skin

Why does uneven skin texture occur?

Though aging of the skin is thought to be related to time, 90% of changes that occur on the skin are related to the environment. Sun exposure and exposure to cigarette smoke are common causes of accelerated skin aging. Structures in the skin, like collage and elastin, get broken down over time. Molecules that keep skin hydration, like hyaluronic acid, no longe replenish themselves as readily. This can leave the skin appearing more sallow, pores appearing larger and texture appearing more uneven. 

What treatments are available for uneven skin texture?

Many treatments can help uneven skin texture. Picosecond laser can gently improve skin quality while treating pigmentation at the same time. Laser resurfacing is a cornerstone treatment when considering improving skin texture. SkinVive/SkinBoosters, Microtox, Sculptra and Radiesse are options to improve skin quality without lasers – these injectables improve skin quality via different mechanisms. Lastly, chemical peels can also improve skin quality. 

Curious to see which treatment is best suited to improve your skin texture? Get in touch with our office.