Step 1: Sun protection

Scan your skin. The areas that don’t see the light of day as often have less pigmentation and fewer wrinkles. Unfortunately your face, neck and hands are more exposed and are victims to the sun’s damaging rays. Take this to heart. Wear sunscreen every damn day. Elta MD 46 Clear is by far Dr. Jinan’s favorite product. No matter what product you choose, it should rank 45+ in sun protection factor and must be applied every four hours when you’re outside.

Step 2: Apply retinol nightly

The best anti-aging product available is by far retinol. You can get night creams with retinol over the counter.

Let’s talk lines. There are lines that move with your facial expressions and those that don’t.

Deep Lines that move:
You’ve no doubt spotted them on your forehead, around your eyes and mouth. If not, squint and watch for movement. The best treatment for these types of wrinkles is Botox. Strategically placed injections prevent muscles from moving and can significantly soften lines. Treatments last from 4-6 months. Yet often over time, you might need less frequent injections because muscles learn to not move as much, lessening the look of deep lines. Experienced dermatologists like Dr. Chaarani know how to inject Botox without causing that often ridiculed frozen, expressionless look. 

Fine lines + Deep lines that don’t move:
Regenerating skin is the first line of defense. Fine lines around the mouth, eyes, forehead and upper cheeks are best treated with collagen regenerators like retinol. Talk to a dermatologist to find out if prescription strength is right for you. Other methods to regenerate collagen include lasers, peels and microdermabrasion. Often, in combination with retin-a, results can be dramatic. Deep lines that don’t move are a different story. Some improvement can happen with topical treatments, yet the best course of action involves injecting natural materials into the skin like hyaluronic acid. Results last about a year. Chat with Dr. Chaarani to find out more. 

Let’s talk about the neck. 
Sagging neck skin (AKA: chicken neck) will give away your age way too fast. Botox and skin tighteners are your best friend here. If fat has accumulated in the neck area, Kybella injections or a mini-liposuction procedure can yield major, turn-back-the-clock results. 

Check your cheeks. 
Are you seeing some hollowing or loss of good fat around your cheek bones? Injections can help restore plumpness and round out your features for a more youthful look. 

Let’s face it. No one wants to look their age.
A consultation with Dr. Chaarani can help you make a plan to slow down time.