One of the most important factors in skin health is collagen. Collagen is a protein that is a core component in the creation of healthy tissue. As we age our bodies produce less collagen which leads to wrinkles, fine lines, and other skin blemishes that are associated with aging. There are a variety of treatments that can help the body produce collagen in a specific treatment area and help reverse the signs of aging. The top dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and medical spas often provide a variety of these procedures so they can create tailored treatment plans for their patients based on their goals, needs, and preferences. Here are a few of the top methods for inducing collagen.
PRX Derm Perfexion: The Topical Biostimulator™
PRX Derm Perfexion sits in a category all its own. By combining a unique formulation of TCA (trichloroacetic acid), Kojic Acid, and Hydrogen Peroxide, this topical treatment can help stimulate the production of collagen in the treatment area. Patients who have had experience with skin treatments might recognize TCA. Trichloroacetic acid is frequently found in chemical peels. But unlike those treatments, PRX Derm Perfexion does not require peeling because the unique formula penetrates the skin and activates deep within the dermis. This procedure is often recommended for patients who are looking for a gentle skin treatment that does not require downtime or recovery. This treatment helps both tighten skin and reduce the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles. It is also safe on all skin types and tones and can be done during the summer months.
Collagen Stimulating Chemical Peels
Chemical peels also help stimulate the production of collagen. They use similar ingredients to PRX Derm Perfexion. PRX Derm Perfexion is a Topical Biostimulator™; it is not a peel. Peels often come in different types based on how gentle they are. Light peels often require less downtime than medium or deeper peels but also do not create as dramatic results. That said there are some skin concerns when using deep peels. Deep peels are more likely to induce adverse effects including hyperpigmentation. For this reason, it is important to talk to your dermatologist or other provider when choosing the right skin treatment.
Microdermabrasion & Microneedling Skin Treatments
Two common categories of skin treatments include microdermabrasion and microneedling. At their core, they both benefit from the same key principles. When skin tissue is superficially damaged it causes the body to produce more collagen as part of the healing process. In a sense, it is similar to how muscles grow. Small tears in muscle tissue cause the body to build stronger muscle tissue to replace the damaged tissue. Similarly, by using needles or abrasive materials to lightly damage the skin, the body responds by creating new skin tissue which will be younger in appearance.
Laser Treatments and Radiofrequency
Like microdermabrasion and microneedling there are a variety of skin treatments that use lasers or radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen production in specific treatment areas. CO2 lasers are one of the most common laser treatments. However, like peels, they are often not done during the spring and summer months because of the downtime and recovery periods associated with these treatments. Patients who experience laser treatments will often need to avoid direct sunlight while their skin heals.
What Collagen-Inducing Skin Treatment Is Right For Me?
Choosing the right treatment or treatments often requires the consideration of many different factors. Your skin type, the time of year, your previous experiences, and your goals all play a role in creating a tailored skin treatment plan. The best thing a person can do is to find a dermatologist or plastic surgeon who offers a wide variety of skin treatments that cover a range of different treatment types. Practitioners who provide different types of skin treatments have more tools at their disposal to help their patients get the best outcomes in terms of results, recovery, and downtime.
If you are new to skin treatments, we would highly recommend starting with gentler treatments like PRX Derm Perfexion. This formula is designed to be used for all skin types and tones, during any season, and is engineered to help your skin glow. If you are interested in finding a PRX Derm Perfexion provider in your area, please use our Find A Provider option. If you are a dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or medical spa and are interested in becoming a provider, please contact our team.
