It is never too early to care for your skin. Young people in their 20’s can receive the benefit of professional skin care treatments that are appropriate to their age. It can help to extend the youthful appearance of the skin and fight the effects of aging, sun exposure, and other factors.

Zimmet Vein & Dermatology is a leading dermatology practice providing cutting edge procedures and technologies for people in various age groups. The practice is headed by Dr. Steven Zimmet, who provides both medical and aesthetic procedures to patients in Austin, TX and surrounding locations.

Acne Treatments

Acne is a common problem for people in their 20’s. Dr. Zimmet’s practice is equipped to provide a wide range of acne skin care options, including common topical treatments as well as advanced light therapy options. Some of the key acne treatments include:

• Topical agents such as benzoyl peroxide, antibiotics, retinoids and salicyclic acid. If the condition of acne is superficial, these treatments can help.
• Cortisone injections may be used in severe cases to promote the healing of an acne cyst or nodule.
• Blu-U Blue Light therapy involves a non-invasive exposure to a unique blue light that eliminates the harmful bacteria that cause the acne. One to two weekly treatment sessions of 15 minutes each may be received for about five weeks to achieve the desired results.

Acne Scars

Acne scars can be treated with one or more of the following advanced dermatology solutions:

• CO2 Laser fractional resurfacing is a highly effective and less invasive way to improve acne scars. The laser beam will gently remove the top layers of the skin to a precise depth to make way for renewed skin.
• FDA approved dermal filler injections such as Juvederm or Restylane may be used to plump and smooth the skin in the affected areas.
• Microdermabrasion involving the use of tiny abrasive crystals can comfortably sand away the upper skin layer, which contains bacteria and dead skin cells.

Sun Damage

Sun damage can be treated using the following innovative and effective treatments:

• Advanced Fotofacial rejuvenation, involving pulsed light and a VariLite laser can improve sun damaged skin.
• Blu-light Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) can treat acne as well as sun spots and help the patient achieve rejuvenated skin.
• EXCEL V technique is designed to treat sun damage, vascular lesions and dark pigmented spots.
• Fractionated CO2 Laser treatment can treat sun damaged pigmentation in the face, neck, and chest.

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are a proven and highly popular non-surgical way to achieve skin rejuvenation for people in their 20’s and beyond. The chemical peel will gently remove the dead skin cells in the uppermost layers to reveal fresh and youthful skin.

Experienced dermatologist Dr. Zimmet provides different types of peels to his patients in and around Austin, TX to suit their unique condition.

If you would like to learn more about the procedures and treatments by Austin TX Cosmetic Dermatologist, Dr. Steven Zimmet, please contact us at (512) 485-7700.

The natural forces of aging, sun exposure, environmental factors, heredity and disease will begin to dull the quality and youthfulness of skin over time. However, with personal and professional skin care, it is possible to maintain great looks at different stages of life.

Zimmet Vein & Dermatology is a well-known dermatology practice providing state of the art aesthetic and medical procedures for skin rejuvenation in various age groups. The practice is led by Dr. Steven Zimmet, who is a highly trained and experienced physician providing dermatology  treatments to patients in Austin, TX and surrounding locations.

Guide for the 20’s

Younger people in their 20’s can follow a simple yet disciplined skin care regimen in order to continue looking great even as they grow older.

• Wash face thoroughly every night before sleeping. Sleeping in makeup should be avoided. Use a gentle skin cleanser instead of a soap to retain moisture in the skin.
• Exfoliate the skin twice a week, preferably with a micro-beads exfoliator for a gentler impact.
• Wear a sunscreen to protect the skin against the sun.
• Topical antioxidants add further protection against sun damage.
• Chemical peels help maintain an even skin tone.
• To treat acne, seek professional dermatology treatment in order to ensure minimal acne scarring.
• Use Retin A products to minimize acne scars, discoloration and dark spots.

Guide for the 30’s

The following tips can help maintain and enhance skin appearance in the 30’s:

• Perform detailed facial cleansing using a cleanser and a brush to build foundation for a superior quality skin and achieve better impact of skin treatments.
• Wear a sunscreen to protect the skin against the sun.
• Topical antioxidants add further protection against sun damage.
• Use facials periodically to achieve thorough cleansing and exfoliation of the skin. Leading dermatologist Zimmet provides advanced facials to patients in Austin, TX and nearby areas.
• Neuromodulators, like Botox® ®, soften lines of expression like frown lines, forehead lines, and crows feet, and prevent worsening of these lines over time.
• Consider Fotofacial treatments to improve skin texture, reduce fine lines, pores, pigmentation, redness and broken capillaries.
• If facial aging is becoming noticeable RF, Ultherapy®, or laser skin treatments to achieve revitalization and rejuvenation of the skin.

Guide for the 40’s

By the time a person is in their 40’s, aging signs tend to appear more conspicuously. Innovative and proven dermatology procedures can be used to maintain a youthful appearance.

• Continue use of sunscreens and topical antioxidants, and consider adding anti-aging treatment products to your regimen
• To treat frown lines, smile lines, crow’s feet and other mild wrinkles on the face, consider Botox® injections. A single Botox® treatment can provide a smoother and younger skin facial appearance for up to six months.
• For deeper wrinkles, creases and folds on the face, consider FDA approved dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Volume, Belotero, and other hyaluronic acid fillers. These fillers will help to volumize the skin and make the face appear fuller and younger.
• Fractionated laser procedures can be used for skin tightening, reduction of sun spots and pigmentation, and diminishing facial wrinkles and lines.
• Skin tightening and lifting can be achieved with Ultherapy® and Radiofrequency treatments.
• A balanced diet and regular fitness should be maintained to achieve optimal benefits along with professional skin care procedures.

If you would like to learn more about the procedures and treatments by Austin TX Cosmetic Dermatologist, Dr. Steven Zimmet, please contact us at (512) 485-7700.