Bothered by Dry Skin? Consider Facial Rejuvenation

Your skin is an incredible organ, the largest of your body. It protects you from the elements while providing the appearance that’s uniquely you. 

There’s a Goldilocks zone of hydration that your skin prefers, and factors like aging and environmental exposure can leave you dried out. This can dull down your complexion and add years to your appearance. 

Aesthetic dermatologist Jennifer A. Baron, MD of San Jose, can help you recover skin that’s hydrated and refreshed through a range of facial rejuvenation treatments built around the needs of your skin type, while also fitting into your lifestyle. 

Let’s take a look at some of the rejuvenation processes that can help you when your skin becomes chronically dry. 

The challenges your skin faces

Photoaging from sun exposure, environmental pollutants, wind, and humidity can all affect the hydration of your skin. However, your biggest challenge is simply getting older. 

It’s a veritable cauldron of factors that leave you with changes that thin your skin and its subcutaneous support layers. The dermis, the middle layer of skin directly beneath the epidermis, plays a significant role in nourishing your skin. 

In your late 20s and early 30s, collagen production no longer keeps pace with its natural turnover. As the most abundant protein in your body, collagen provides a structural matrix that supports the epidermis as well as binds to water to keep your skin hydrated. 

Losing collagen leads to moisture and volume loss, two significant issues in skin maintenance. That’s why Dr. Baron frequently recommends skin rejuvenating treatments that support new collagen growth. 

Microneedling and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy

It may seem counterintuitive that the path to fresher, well-hydrated skin lies in addressing skin damage. Still, it’s actually the principle behind many rejuvenating strategies, including treatments such as chemical peels and dermabrasion. 

Your body can still manufacture new collagen in response to an injury. The minor cut that magically heals without a reminder of skin damage is a testament to this point. 

Since collagen forms a matrix beneath your outer skin, introducing controlled, even damage across areas of dry skin creates a controlled response that induces new collagen growth. 

One of the most powerful ways to accomplish this is through microneedling. Using a wand tipped with many tiny needles, Dr. Baron creates equally tiny perforations that do little damage on the surface while triggering new collagen growth in the dermis. 

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) offers a means to enhance healing once new collagen growth begins. Platelets, known for their ability to clot, also carry growth factors, hormones that guide the natural healing process. 

Using a small sample of your own blood, we prepare a concentrated solution rich in growth factors, which boosts your body’s response to microneedling stimulation. It’s a powerful combination that requires minimal downtime for your skin to recover. 

The benefits of microneedling for rejuvenation

As well as providing new stores of moisture to supply your skin, microneedling can help with facial improvements like: 

• Reduced acne scarring
• Improving or eliminating pigment issues like spider veins and sun spots
• Reduced appearance of large pores
• Skin texture improvements
• Smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles
• Improved skin elasticity

We can further extend the benefits of your treatment by recommending skin-matched products from Dr. Baron’s own line of skincare products. 

Learn more about the benefits of facial rejuvenation by contacting Jennifer A. Baron, MD, by phone or online today.