Forget Daylight Savings – Turn Back Time with these Anti-Aging Procedures!

You may be still recovering from “springing forward” with Daylight Savings Time, but with the right kind of procedures, you can really turn back time on aging. Dr. Seth Matarasso has gathered some of the most advanced and effective nonsurgical procedure for completely reinvigorating your look. From injectables to laser treatments, Dr. Matarasso offers powerful rejuvenation with none of the wait or the discomfort.

Botox

From the most famous celebrities to regular women, Botox has helped millions of women all over the world achieve simple, powerful rejuvenation. With just a few injections, Botox will reduce prominent “expression lines” like crow’s feet, frown lines, and laugh lines. That’s not all—your Botox results will be good for as long as 3-4 months. Not bad for a procedure that takes only minutes to administer!

IPL

Also known as intense pulsed light, this popular new treatment uses light energy for powerful skin rejuvenation. By using multiple wavelengths of light, IPL can target an unbelievably wide range of signs of aging: wrinkles, age spots, dull skin, and even sun damage. Despite its versatility, the IPL treatment requires very little downtime and is a relatively comfortable treatment. So you can sit back, and let the light do its work.

Fraxel

Precision is the name of the game with Fraxel, a laser treatment that precisely targets just the right areas in the skin for overall skin rejuvenation. With Fraxel, you can reduce wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, and reveal newer, fresher skin. Fraxel’s laser energy efficiently targets the most specific parts of the skin while leaving surrounding areas untouched. Because of Fraxel’s precision, it offers an even more comfortable treatment and faster recovery than other laser and light treatments.

Restylane

When our skin loses volume, it starts to fold and crease, leading to the wrinkles and lines that we associate with aging. Restylane is an amazing dermal filler that, once injected into the face, adds the necessary volume to smooth the skin and soften the appearance of deep wrinkles and creases. Not only is Restylane incredibly safe, but it can last for as long as 6-9 months. If you’re missing that spring and bounce in your skin, then Restylane might just be for you.

Daylight Savings Time might come and go, but it’s never too late for rejuvenation. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Matarasso now, for a chance to try out his many anti-aging procedures.

What are your plans for summer? Are you going to lounge by the pool or frolic in the waves at the beach? Whatever your summer plans are, they likely include a bit of extra time in the sun. Let’s make sun protection a priority this summer! May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, so this is a good time to brush up on how to best protect your skin against UV rays.

Stock Up on Sunscreen (and Use it)

How’s your sunscreen supply? If you’re running low, now is the time to restock. For a summer filled with sun, you’ll need a lot. For a full body application, you’ll need enough sunscreen to fill a shot glass. You should reapply at least every two hours, and even more often than that if you’re getting wet or sweating.

If still have an unused (or partially used) bottle of sunscreen from last year, don’t throw it out. Most sunscreens remain effective for about three years, but look for an expiration date on your bottle to be sure.

Master the SPF Mystery

Are you an expert in SPF? SPF—or sun protection factor—measures a sunscreen’s effectiveness against UVB rays. When properly applied, an SPF 30 can block about 97% of incoming UVB rays. Make sure you wear enough, though. If you use half the recommended amount you are effectively cutting your protection in half. Most people only apply about half to a quarter of the recommended amount. You need a nickel-sized dollop for the face alone, and about an ounce for the whole body.

Cover Up – And Not Just with Sunscreen

Sunscreen is a wonderful way to protect your skin from the sun, but it shouldn’t be used alone. Combine it with other sun-smart practices such as seeking out shade and wearing a hat or light layers to further protect your skin. Sunscreen might keep you from burning, but it’s important to remember that too much sun can still be a problem. Cover up!

Repair Past Sun Damage

If your sun practices in the past haven’t been exemplary, you may have some sun damage. Come see Dr. Matarasso to repair it. IPL (intense pulsed light) or a Fraxel laser treatment may be able to fade the signs of sun damage on your skin.

Beautiful summer skin starts with sun protection!