Have you slathered on layers of moisturizer, purchased expensive night cream, and still woken up to dull, lackluster skin? You're not alone. Most patients arrive at Eliopoulos Plastic Surgery in Chelmsford confident they need to see a Boston facial rejuvenation expert but unsure of the exact source of their current skin concerns — or how to solve them. That's where I come in!
To achieve genuinely glowing skin, work alongside aesthetic experts like myself and my team, who can assess how age, environment, and various lifestyle factors influence your skin condition. Together, we can develop a custom treatment plan that will rejuvenate the skin and reveal (and reverse) the source of your skin concerns.
Here are the top skincare issues contributing to dull skin and the proven facial rejuvenation treatments to combat them.
The causes of dull skin are like snowflakes: no two are the same. Many factors influence skin texture, elasticity, and radiance over time. While some of these factors are genetic, like a predisposition to dry or eczema-prone skin, others are non-inherited conditions that we may be able to control, such as smoking or sun protection.
The primary sources of dull, lackluster skin include:
If lackluster skin has you dreaming of the days of a radiant complexion, you'll be happy to learn that there are scientifically-backed medspa treatments that can help. Facial rejuvenation refers to a collection of cosmetic treatments that aim to restore a youthful, glowing complexion. Take a look at just a few of the treatments I recommend as a Boston facial rejuvenation expert along with who is a good candidate for each.
Environmental stressors and sun damage are two leading causes of dull skin. One solution for skin that's experiencing photoaging is facial laser treatment. Laser treatments are optimal for men and women experiencing sun spots, pigmentation, and fine lines across the face. The IPL photo facial, short for Intense Pulsed Light, is a non-invasive laser treatment I recommend to target pigmentation problems and discolorations with no downtime required. We can even combine laser and IPL in one treatment, called Three for Me, to target brown spots, redness, and fine lines all at once.
Natural aging is something that cannot be avoided; however, that's not to say that proven medspa treatments can't help slow the hands of time. Injectables like dermal fillers help to alleviate wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin, and even a loss of volume in areas around the eyes, nose, mouth, and cheeks that can contribute to the look of dull skin. At Eliopoulos Plastic Surgery and Med Spa, I offer the patient-preferred Juvéderm® line of dermal fillers.
Skin dehydration and a lack of exfoliation can impact men and women of all ages. If your skin has begun to feel flaky and dry, or makeup and other skin care products have begun to apply patchy and uneven, consider chemical peels. Chemical peels help remove the build-up of dirt and debris on the skin's surface to reveal a brighter, more even skin tone. I recommend the Stimulator Peel by ZO for a superficial peel with minimal downtime and the VI Peel to target more demanding skin concerns.
Anything from your regular diet to your sleep habits can lead to changes in your skin texture and radiance. If you want to reverse the impacts of certain lifestyle factors on dull skin lacking collagen, consider an advanced microneedling technique. My preference is Morpheus8 which combines the benefits of Collagen Induction therapy using gold-tipped microneedles with fractional radiofrequency (RF) to improve skin concerns like fine lines and wrinkles, acne and acne scarring, enlarged pores, and overall skin dullness.
While undergoing a medspa treatment targeted to your concern, you must maintain your rejuvenation efforts at home in-between visits. I recommend a few tips to patients of any gender and any age to help combat the signs of skin dullness and prolong the benefits of in-office aesthetic treatments. My tips for at-home facial rejuvenation include:
From UV rays and cigarette smoke to dehydration and exfoliation, to our genetic makeup and the natural aging process, there are dozens of sources for dull skin. When you want to reveal a more radiant complexion, it's never too late to start — and a Boston facial rejuvenation expert can help. At Eliopoulos Plastic Surgery and Med Spa, my team and I will customize a skin care treatment plan to achieve rejuvenated, glowing skin. To revive your skin, schedule a consultation today.
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