Document 6480283

LASTING CHANGE
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large pores
treatment:
MICRODERMABRASION
THE PROBLEM
THE FIX Still the quickest and most common cure, collagen (made
Large, visibLe pores can be caused by genetics,
of bovine extract)-or the other plumper, dermalogen (collagen
hormones and dead skin cells that clog pores.
taken from human cadavers)-is injected into the skin to iron out
THE FIX Crystals of aluminum oxide are dusted across the face and
lines and provide an instant filling effect. The injections are rela-
then vacuumed away, sloughing off surface cells so the finer-pored
tively pain-free, and a topical anesthetic can also be used.
skin beneath can emerge .., Picture your pores as ice cream cones-
RECOVERY
narrow at the base," says Jaliman. "As you eat the ice cream, the
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
cone gets smaller; if you take off the top layer of skin, your pores
to collagen, it can cause swelling or bumpiness in the injected area.
get smaller." For optimum results, you need a series of six to
The doctor should test on your arm twice prior to the procedure.
[Q
weekly treatments.
RECOVERY
No telltale signs
LASTING RESULTS
A flushed face for five to
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
10
minures
PRICE
For the 3 percent of the population allergic
Anywhere from three to six months
From $450 to $r,ooo per syringe
In some cases redness can last longer. Also,
avoid sun exposure and products containing acids. Because the
skin's protective layer has been removed, both can burn the skin.
LASTING RESULTS
Permanent, bur future maintenance may be
required as you age. "We can't give people poreless skin, bur we can
hrink pores to the smallest size for their genetic type," saysJaliman.
PRICE
Anywhere from $185 to $2.50 per <reatment
acne scars
treatment:
I JECTABLES
OR LASER
laugh lines
& wrinkles
treatment:
INJECTABLES
THE PROBLEM
Two of the most visibLe signs of aging, Laugh Lines and
wrinkLes are inevitabLe. Brought on by sun damage,
THE PROBLEM
Divots in the skin from proLonged and cystic acne
faciaL expressions and the breakdown of collagen and
TH E FIX An injection of collagen or dermalogen (see above) is the
eLastin, they resuLt when the fibers that hoLd our skin
faster fix, immediately leveling skin by filling in most types of scars.
together begin ungLuing as we get oLder.
A more permanent alternative is the Cool touch laser. It bypasses
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2001
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