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Anti-aging:three dermatological techniques that really work!

Superficial peeling:glycolic acid accelerates cell renewal by eliminating dead cells. Result:a real boost, a homogenized complexion, tightened pores, fine lines and faded spots. Why is this a preventative move? Because it stimulates dermal collagen without refining the epidermis. The protocol is ultra-honed:you have to prepare the skin for 3 weeks with a fruit acid cream (which allows you to test its good tolerance) and do a series of three peels at 20-day intervals. It is a medical act, performed by a dermatologist or an aesthetic doctor who requires monitoring the skin like milk on the stove (there is a risk of scabs if left on for too long). From 80€ to 100€ per session. Good:we can go back to work right after. From when ? 30 years. Frequency:every three years.

Injections of hyaluronic acid:hyaluronic acid plays the role of a sponge:it attracts water and quenches the collagen fibers, which prevents them from "breaking" too much and too quickly under the pressure (from movement, time). The main indications? The nasolabial folds, these parentheses which encircle the lower part of the face. Linked to the expression, they often appear very early:there, we inject directly into the wrinkle. But also, the valley of tears that cuts the cheek like a question mark:you can put a little bit (0.2 ml) to restore roundness and softness to this slightly flattened cheekbone. From 350 to 500 euros. From when:35 years old. Frequency:every year.

The treatment of sun spots:if they bother you (already), it is better to have them removed gradually, when they are still small and few. The solutions are medical:vascular laser and dry ice (more affordable). With one technique or the other, we have crusts for a good ten days. Namely:they always end up coming back (unless you live with a balaclava). From when:30 years; Frequency:approximately every three years.