Medically Reviewed by Dr. Lisa Hartford, MD

Following are some of the most popular treatments for wrinkles and fine lines, inevitably associated with aging skin that has started to lose volume and elasticity, which we have put together after doing extensive research and receiving customer feedback. The list does not include over-the-counter or prescription-requiring topical gels, moisturizers and serums such as AHAs, Retinoids or Anti-Oxidants, and simply focuses on more serious forms of intervention that arguably deliver stronger, quicker and more noticeable results.

1. Radiofrequency-based therapy

• Invariably the most talked-about treatment for reducing the look of wrinkles, and doing so with significant results but at a fraction of the cost (or discomfort often associated with various other anti-aging treatments), radiofrequency-based anti-aging treatment is rapidly gaining traction, despite having been an in-clinic option since the early 2000s. This is partly due to technological advancements over the years that have allowed the miniaturization of larger commercial professional clinical RF equipment, now produced at a fraction of the cost and delivering powerful results in at-home anti-aging handsets and devices such as the EvenSkyn® Lumo⁺.

2. Laser skin rejuvenation

• Lasers have found their use in helping address other skin concerns such as the Fractional CO2 laser, often used to treat acne scars; the Pulsed Dye laser, popular among practitioners for treating broken blood vessels; and the Fraxel laser, identified as a well-known laser for facelifts and skin rejuvenation.

3. Acid peels

• A host of chemical peel options, in-clinic as well as for at-home use, exist to address anti-aging skin concerns. These tend to be acid-based and are typically categorized by their larger chemical groupings such as Alpha Hydroxy peels, Beta Hydroxy peels, hybrid peels containing a mix of acid blends, and TCA peels, among others. Their concentrations can range from single-digit to significantly higher double-digit percentages, and as such, we at EvenSkyn highly recommend that if considering this route you consult a Board Certified dermatologist before opting for a certain type of acid-based chemical peel treatment.

4. Fillers & Injections

• By far the most popular among these are injectable treatments, which, although still minimally invasive, fall under non-surgical cosmetic procedures. They offer a quick way to restore volume to sagging or drooping skin, especially in areas affected by fine lines such as Crow's Feet. While these treatments are generally fast, minimally invasive, and relatively affordable, the results are temporary, typically lasting between 3 to 6 months, after which a follow-up session at a cosmetic clinic is usually required.

5. Photorejuvenation (Photodynamic rejuvenation/PDT)

• PDT or photodynamic therapy is the application of light to the skin at specific wavelengths for a given duration. A range of light sources are used for PDT, including diodes, lasers and intense pulsed light. Different wavelengths have been shown to have differing benefits for the skin. Phototherapy has proven effective for the roughness of the skin, lentigines, and reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. At-home treatments include devices such as LED face masks, but where all a device offers is phototherapy, often prolonged periods of exposure are required before results can be observed (often to do with the fact that at-home LED masks do not have the requisite power to deliver drastic results in a short exposure window).

6. Plastic Surgery

• Little needs to be said about arguably the best-known professional treatment for lessening the appearance of signs of aging. Plastic surgery procedures have only gotten more popular over the years, despite an increasing trend toward more natural avenues for slowing or reducing the look of aging. Procedures can range from minimally-invasive face and brow lifts to more serious options such as facial implants.

7. Ultrasound therapy

• Ultrasound therapy relies on the familiar ultrasound technology used in medical settings, but instead of diagnostic or imaging purposes is adapted to help lift the look of skin and promote collagen production. The energy is focused where stimulation targets exist in the deeper tissue layers. Historically, ultrasound therapy remained elusive to end-users since adoption of the technology was weak across cosmetic offices. Today, however, at-home ultrasonic devices have made it far more accessible: the EvenSkyn® Eclipse brings ultrasonic toning, microcurrent, red light and thermal activation together in one at-home device for everyday maintenance.

8. Dermabrasion/Microdermabrasion

• Most folks interested in skin care are no strangers to the terms dermabrasion and microdermabrasion. The processes rely on the removal of dead skin, dirt and other unwanted build-up through exfoliation. Microdermabrasion works not just by removing dead skin, making room for new skin to rise to the surface, but also through increased blood circulation to the treated areas. However, dermabrasion and microdermabrasion remain moderate, simpler anti-aging treatments as they do not deliver nearly the results one can expect from fillers, radiofrequency or lasers. Microdermabrasion is thus more aptly understood as suitable for maintaining healthy skin, and that too for people in the very early stages of showing signs of aging. The results come directly from active removal of excess build-up and increased blood flow, and not from other active technologies that would otherwise be boosting collagen production.

If you'd like to combine more than one of these approaches at home, EvenSkyn's device bundles make it simpler: the Lumo⁺ + Venus + Phoenix trio pairs RF tightening, dedicated eye care and microcurrent lifting in one routine.

We, at EvenSkyn, are committed to a better you, and to continuing to manufacture some of the best beauty handsets on the market. We hope you found this article helpful. If you've got questions you can always get in touch with us, and we'd be happy to chat!