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7 Breakthrough Beauty Treatments for 2018, According to Dermatologists

Gamechangers in skin care, hair care and more to help you look (and feel) your best
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Hair restoration and rejuvenation will become mostly non-surgical
If your partner spends more time inspecting his scalp than you do your aging pores, there's good news for his receding hairline. As Goldenberg explains, while treatments for hair loss used to require transplant via surgery, the advancement and influx of new technologies have made the process and experience much less invasive. These include PRP (platelet rich plasma) and stem cell injection, both of which help to naturally prevent and replenish fallen strands. Director of Dermatology at Aesthetx, Dr. Amelia K. Hausauer, says that while the data around PRP is still new, it's convincing. "The evidence is mounting that you can use PRP, which is a component of your own blood rich in growth factors and signaling molecules, to grow hair," she explains. "I was skeptical at the start but what we found was pretty astounding." For appropriate candidates with the appropriate treatment regimen, we could achieve nearly 30 percent growth of new or previously imperceptible hairs and 30 percent thickening of existing hairs, she explains.

While those with severe and end-stage hair troubles might still need to go under the scalpel, access to these easier and less scary treatments will continue to rise for the younger crowd.

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The rise of the vampire facial
Though it's been a few years since the height of the vampire craze, Zeichner says there might be a newfound love for these afterlife characters this year. Thanks to the emergence of growth-factor treatments, more women will be seeking the benefits of their red blood cells to improve the quality of their skin. How does this work? Much like the PRP treatment for hair loss but targeted toward the condition of your pores. Zeichner explains, "The procedure is that blood is drawn from the patient and the red blood cells are removed from the plasma part of the blood. The plasma contains platelets, which are rich in growth factors. This plasma is then delivered back to the skin either through injections or along with microneedling devices. The procedure is a completely natural and customized treatment for the patient," he says.

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The quest for glowy, dewy skin continues
Blame it on social media but even if no one quite "wakes up like this," they sure want to look like they did, says Hausauer. Even if an influencer or celebrity spent 30 minutes editing their image before hashtagging it, she says the quest for radiant yet fresh-faced skin continues.

While this can be achieved with a smart combination of products recommended by your dermatologist or aesthetician, more patients are seeking a professional approach via lasers that shave off dead skin cells, bacteria and, if you're lucky, years. One example is Sciton's Halo laser, which Hausauer calls a one-of-a-kind device because it can target not only superficial layers but deep ones — at the same time. "Double wavelength technology really is a gamechanger, because it allows for results typically seen with more intense treatments but downtime of less aggressive options. Within a week, the skin is better than baseline. Think luminous, lit-from-within, like on the runways or red carpets," she adds.

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More dermatological attention on women's health
While for years men might have been open about viagra use, a woman disliking the appearance of her vagina post-children wasn't as welcomed or discussed. Luckily, Hausauer says the once-taboo topic is shifting, as more women and couples are comfortable discussing women's health. "Pregnancy, menopause and intense physical activity all change a woman's body. They can develop urine leakage, tissue laxity and decreased lubrication with painful intercourse, bleeding, more frequent urinary tract infections," she explains. Today, there are treatments available — like the diVA — which can help to thicken tissue and ameliorate leakage and laxity, all while boosting lubrication, giving women more options and opportunity to improve their below-the-belt confidence.

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BY LINDSAY TIGAR | MAR 28, 2018 | SHARES
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