Fortunately, several facial rejuvenation procedures are available to turn back the clock and make you look younger. These minimally invasive treatments require no surgery or recovery time, making them ideal for busy women and men.

In this article, Dr. Gale will introduce you to five of our most in-demand pre-holiday facial rejuvenation procedures and why they are so effective at helping people look and feel the way they desire.

1. Botox and Dysport

Wrinkles and fine lines are among the most commonly cited problems our patients have. As a natural part of aging, your facial skin is particularly susceptible to wrinkling due to the sun and weather exposure it receives, plus the repetitive facial expressions you make.

Botox and Dysport provide rapid anti-wrinkling results with minimal downtime. Results appear within a week and can last for up to six months. Neuromodulator injections are an ideal solution for those wishing to look younger without much hassle at all.

2. Dermal Fillers

Our skin not only loses laxity as we age, but it also loses volume. As fatty deposits in the midface shift downward, your face can begin to appear gaunt. Dermal fillers provide immediate volumizing benefits to sunken cheeks, hollow temples, and prominent undereye circles, making you look younger and far more robust in an in-office treatment that only takes 15 to 20 minutes.

3. Laser Skin Resurfacing

Many people wish to look younger and more refreshed before the holidays. Laser skin resurfacing helps solve various skin concerns by precisely removing the damaged outer layers. Results appear approximately a week after treatment and are highly satisfying, with a fresh, youthful layer of skin appearing.

4. Microneedling

If you are visiting people who have not seen you in a long time, you want to make a good impression. Microneedling, a process of creating micro-wounds to stimulate your body’s natural healing and skin resurfacing process, provides a smoother, brighter, tighter skin surface with results lasting up to a year.

5. Chemical Peels

Skin exfoliation is an essential process of shedding the outer, dead layers of skin to reveal the fresh, young skin cells underneath. Chemical peels provide customizable exfoliation, from mild to dramatic. A skin consultation before treatment can help determine the best procedure for you and your desired outcomes.

Facial Rejuvenation in Riverton, UT

If you’re experiencing facial wrinkling, sun spots, sunken cheeks, tired eyes, acne, or scarring, and want to look and feel your absolute best for the holiday season, don’t worry. As a facial rejuvenation specialist, Dr. Gale will tailor a plan for refreshing and revitalizing your appearance this holiday.  To receive treatment from one of the most advanced surgeons in the field, contact (801) 506-6344 or fill out this online form today.

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With over 7 million Botox injections performed yearly, Botox is by far the number one minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure in the U.S.

Capable of eliminating even the most noticeable wrinkles, Botox is an effective anti-aging treatment that helps patients restore a smooth, youthful appearance to their face.

Here, Dr. Derrick Gale of Gale Facial Plastics takes an in-depth look at the Botox treatment and suggests just how frequently patients should look to get their touch-ups done.

What is Botox?

Botox is a medical-grade product derived from the botulinum toxin, which causes localized paralysis at and around the injection site. The neurotoxin interferes with the communication pathways between nerves and muscles, helping muscles responsible for wrinkling to stop contracting.

Botox is beneficial in areas where dynamic wrinkles form – primarily the forehead and between the eyes.

How Long Does Botox Last?

The duration of Botox’s effects depends mainly on the patient but generally ranges between 3-5 months. The patient’s lifestyle and metabolism are the most influential factors on how long Botox will last. More active people with higher metabolisms see shorter results as their bodies break down the Botox compound faster.

When Should I Start Getting Botox?

Traditionally, patients have turned to Botox once their wrinkles start to become more troublesome.

More recently, however, patients have been getting smaller amounts of Botox earlier to eliminate the initial fine lines and prevent wrinkles from becoming more noticeable.

Generally, wrinkles and fine lines on the forehead and between the brows become more noticeable around the mid-late 30s’, with patients starting to get Botox at this age to counteract the onset of aging.

How Often Should I Get Botox Touch-Ups?

The frequency of Botox touch-ups depends on the patient. Lifestyle, metabolism, and age all play significant factors in determining the frequency of your Botox touch-ups.

It is important not to overdo Botox and consult a trained and experienced surgeon familiar with long-term planning of the treatment. It is best to use Botox sparingly to provide the most natural results for the most prolonged period of time possible.

Botox in Riverton and Salt Lake City, Utah

Restoring and maintaining your youthful appearance is a dream of most patients. Botox is a tried-and-tested treatment that can be used in small doses for years to provide exceptional anti-aging results when administered by a trained, certified, experienced professional. To consult with a leading authority in the business, we encourage you to arrange a commitment-free consultation with Dr. Gale by calling 801 506-6344 or filling out his online form today.

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Incurring any form of facial trauma is a distressing life event. Not only does the victim of facial trauma experience psychological damage, but their physical appearance and physical functioning can be severely altered in a traumatic episode.

In the terrible event of you or a loved one experiencing facial trauma, highly specialized and experienced facial reconstructive surgeons offer many procedures that can help restore your appearance.

Depending on the nature of your injuries, your doctor will need to fix traumatic facial lacerations, traumatic facial fractures, or a combination of the two.

Here, Dr. Derrick Gale, a highly respected facial reconstructive specialist and founder of Gale Facial Plastics, explains when and why patients may start considering facial reconstruction.

How Patients Incur Traumatic Facial Injuries

In the United States, there are over 3 million non-fatal traumatic injuries each year, which leave patients with psychological and physical scars and trauma. 

The most common causes of these injuries are from falls, violence, and transport accidents, respectively. Other accidents that often lead to traumatic facial injuries include animal attacks and athletic pursuits.

Depending on the scenario where facial trauma occurred, physical injuries fall into either facial fractures, facial lacerations, or a combination of both. While a patient’s appearance can be significantly changed in such an event, the physiological functions of sight, hearing, chewing, and breathing that can also be impaired in such tragic circumstances.

This is why facial reconstructive surgeons are amongst the most highly specialized surgeons in the field—they are tasked with helping patients get their appearance back and must have the intricate physiological understanding to restore function to traumatically injured facial organs.

Traumatic Facial Lacerations

Facial lacerations occur when the face’s skin or organs are cut or sliced, leaving significant scarring or even removing part or all of the organ completely.

Patients with traumatic facial lacerations will consider facial reconstructive surgery as a way of reducing or eliminating scarring and restoring organ function.

Traumatic Facial Fractures

The brow, eye sockets, cheekbones, and jawbone are the facial features most susceptible to traumatic fractures. In such events, these bones may be broken or shattered in such a way that requires the use of plate-and-screw fixation devices to restore appearance and function.

When Might you Consider Facial Reconstructive Surgery?

For most patients, health insurance will cover facial reconstructive surgery as it is likely to be deemed a necessary surgery—one that is required to maintain quality of life.

As such, you should consider facial reconstructive surgery if you have experienced any form of traumatic accident that has altered your appearance or physiological function. Doctors are here to help, and they can help.

Facial Reconstruction in Riverton and Salt Lake City, Utah

Facial reconstruction is a wonderful solution to a tragic accident. In many cases, facial reconstruction is your best chance at reclaiming some degree of normalcy after a traumatic accident or episode.

But to do so successfully, facial reconstructive surgery demands intense specialization, which is why we strongly encourage all those considering facial reconstructions to consider the doctor carefully.

To consult with a leading specialist in the facial reconstructive fields, we encourage you to arrange a commitment-free consultation with Dr. Gale by calling 801 506-6344 or by filling out his online form.

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There are hundreds of facial rejuvenation procedures available on the market. From laser treatments to injections, chemical peels and even skin grafts, patients can be overwhelmed when trying to decide which facial rejuvenation procedure best suits their needs.

Here, Dr Derrick Gale of Gale Facial Plastics in Utah takes a look at some of the more popular procedures and helps you decide which treatment is best suited to your needs.

How to choose a facial rejuvenation procedure

The first step towards selecting an appropriate facial rejuvenation procedure is to pinpoint exactly what it is you are dissatisfied with about your face.

There are many facial aesthetic concerns patients can have. These include (but are not limited to);

• Wrinkles
• Fine lines
• Sunken features
• Sagging skin
• Sunspots, age spots, or other skin blemishes
• Scaly, dry, rough skin
• Acne

Regardless of which concerns you have, there is an appropriate facial rejuvenation procedure for you. Identifying which combination of the above is bothering you will give you a starting point to decide what is the best solution.

Different types of facial rejuvenation procedures

By and large, there are four different categories of facial rejuvenation. These are:

• Lotions and serums. Lotions and serums are fantastic solutions for the early onset of dry skin and for exfoliating, cleansing and hydrating the skin. Plastic surgeons often recommend these products as part of a longer-term skincare routine which aims to prolong a patients’ youthful, vibrant skin.
• A staple in facial rejuvenation, injectables include anything from Botox to lip injections. These products are fast, affordable solutions to many problems such as the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and sunken features.
• Laser treatments. Laser treatments can do away with old, damaged skin and encourage the growth of new, healthy tissue. Deep scars, acne scars, skin blemishes and age spots are all ideal candidates for a laser treatment.
• The most extensive facial rejuvenation solutions are the surgeries. Including a rhinoplasty, facelift, eyelid lift and chin augmentation, these procedures are designed to give stunning, long-lasting results.

Each of these solutions is increasingly invasive and extensive. However, the rule of thumb is the more significant the procedure, the more significant and long-lasting the results. You will want to take into account the required recovery time for each procedure when choosing the best approach for you.

Facial Rejuvenation in Riverton and Salt Lake City, Utah

Facial rejuvenation is one of your best options when it comes to prolonging your youthful, confident appearance. We understand that choosing the best procedure for your needs can be daunting, which is why we encourage you to arrange a commitment-free consultation with Dr Gale by calling 801 506-6344 or by filling out his online form.

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