Cosmetic Treatments in Your 60s

Non-surgical treatments and facial surgery accomplish different goals, which is why they may work particularly well together. Surgery may provide greater structural correction for advanced laxity, while injectables and laser, light, and energy treatments can address volume, pigmentation, redness, texture, and skin quality before or after surgery.

The best option depends on whether the jowls are caused primarily by skin laxity, volume loss, muscle activity, or changes beneath the chin. Ultherapy PRIME, Thermage FLX, Sofwave, and XERF may improve mild to moderate laxity by supporting hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastic fiber production. Fillers, Sculptra, UltraClear laser coring, or Silhouette InstaLift threads may also be considered when structural support or tissue remodeling is needed. A consultation with our board-certified dermatologists is essential for determining which combination is appropriate.

Unwanted facial fat loss is a concern when energy is delivered too deeply, too aggressively, or in areas with limited facial volume. Careful patient selection, treatment depth, energy settings, and device choice are important for reducing this risk. Ultherapy PRIME, Thermage FLX, Sofwave, and XERF should be selected according to facial anatomy, skin thickness, and existing volume loss. Treatments at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology are performed by our board-certified dermatologists, who evaluate these factors before recommending a plan.

Ultherapy PRIME may be worthwhile for selected patients with mild to moderate laxity who want a non surgical treatment with limited recovery. It uses focused ultrasound energy to support hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastic fiber production at specific tissue depths. Thermage FLX, Sofwave, and XERF may also be considered because each technology works differently and may be better suited to certain areas or skin characteristics. Results vary, and patients with more advanced laxity may need combination treatment or a surgical consultation.

The best treatment depends on whether the concern is caused by thin skin, volume loss, pigmentation, wrinkles, or eyelid laxity. Take10EYES may combine UltraClear resurfacing, injectables, or laser, light, and energy treatments to address several contributing factors. UltraClear and other carefully selected resurfacing treatments may support hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastic fiber production in the delicate eye area. Treatment must be planned conservatively by our board-certified dermatologists because the skin around the eyes is thin and highly specialized.

The right option depends on the concern being treated. Fillers may restore targeted volume in areas such as the cheeks, temples, lips, chin, or jawline, while Sculptra gradually supports hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastic fiber production. Laser treatments are generally selected for pigmentation, wrinkles, scars, sun damage, and uneven texture rather than volume replacement. Many patients benefit from combining these treatments because volume loss and surface aging often occur together. They may also complement facial surgery, which addresses structural changes differently than injectables and laser, light, and energy treatments.

Recovery depends on the resurfacing treatment, treatment intensity, and area addressed. Lighter options may cause temporary redness, dryness, or flaking, while Fraxel or UltraClear treatments may involve more visible redness, swelling, peeling, or crusting. Laser coring with UltraClear generally requires more recovery than lighter maintenance treatments because it addresses more advanced wrinkles and laxity. Our board-certified dermatologists will explain the expected recovery before treatment and provide detailed aftercare instructions.

Laser treatments may improve deep wrinkles, brown spots, uneven texture, and other visible signs of cumulative sun exposure. Fraxel laser resurfacing and UltraClear may be considered depending on wrinkle depth, pigmentation, skin type, and available recovery time. These treatments enhance fibroblastic function and support hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastic fiber production. More advanced concerns may require a series of treatments or a combination plan, and individual results may vary.

The number of treatments depends on the procedure, the severity of the concern, and the patient’s response. Some treatments, including Take10 or more comprehensive UltraClear procedures, may be designed to create meaningful improvement through one coordinated treatment, while IPL, Potenza RF microneedling, Fraxel, or vein treatments may be performed as a series. Injectables and maintenance procedures may also need to be repeated over time. A consultation provides the most accurate estimate based on the treatment area and desired level of correction.

Look for a practice where treatments are performed by board-certified dermatologists with extensive experience using injectables and laser, light, and energy devices. The dermatologist should evaluate your anatomy, skin type, medical history, and goals before recommending a procedure. Access to multiple technologies is also important because it allows the physician to compare options rather than relying on one device for every concern. Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego also participates in clinical research and creates custom combination treatments focused on natural results and expert care.