Skin Rejuvenation in Ankara | Dr. Armin Müştak

Skin ageing is a natural process influenced not only by time but also by sun exposure, genetics, facial expressions, smoking, stress, and environmental factors. Over time, fine lines, wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, volume loss, dryness, and changes in skin texture may develop.

“Skin rejuvenation” does not refer to a single treatment or device. It is a broad term covering different procedures that address various signs of ageing. There is therefore no single rejuvenation treatment that is suitable for everyone.

How Is a Skin Rejuvenation Plan Created?

Before creating a treatment plan, the patient’s skin type, facial anatomy, wrinkle pattern, volume changes, tendency to develop pigmentation, previous procedures, current medications, and expectations are assessed together.

Expression lines, sunspots, uneven skin texture, and facial volume loss cannot all be treated with the same method. Treatment should be selected according to the patient’s main concerns, individual anatomy, and medical suitability.

Which Skin Rejuvenation Treatments May Be Considered?

Following a dermatological assessment, one or more of the following treatments may be considered for suitable patients.

Botulinum Toxin Injections

Botulinum toxin may be used to soften expression lines caused by muscle activity, particularly on the forehead, between the eyebrows, and around the eyes.

Not every type of wrinkle responds to botulinum toxin. Lines caused by volume loss, sun damage, or changes in skin texture may require a different approach.

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers may be used to address selected areas of facial volume loss, deeper folds, and changes in facial proportions.

The choice of product, amount used, injection depth, and technique should be based on the patient’s facial anatomy and the area being treated.

CO2 Fractional Laser

CO2 fractional laser may be considered for suitable patients to improve the appearance of fine lines, certain signs of sun damage, uneven skin texture, and acne scars.

Recovery time and the risk of pigmentation changes vary depending on the patient’s skin type, the treatment area, and the laser settings used.

Microneedling and RF Microneedling

Conventional microneedling and radiofrequency microneedling are different procedures. During RF microneedling, commonly known as “gold needle treatment” in Türkiye, microneedles deliver controlled radiofrequency energy to selected depths within the skin.

These procedures may be considered for concerns such as uneven skin texture, fine lines, and certain types of scarring.

RF microneedling is a medical procedure and is not risk-free. Possible complications include burns, pigmentation changes, and scarring. More serious complications, including fat loss, contour irregularities, and nerve injury, have also been reported rarely.

Chemical Peels

A chemical peel creates a controlled effect within selected layers of the skin using a specific chemical solution. It may be considered for superficial pigmentation, uneven skin texture, and certain fine lines.

The type, concentration, and depth of the peel should be selected according to the patient’s skin type, the condition being treated, and the risk of pigmentation changes.

PRP Treatment

PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, is prepared from the patient’s own blood and contains a concentrated level of platelets. PRP is not a stem cell treatment.

Its suitability, treatment goals, and whether it should be combined with other procedures must be determined following a dermatological assessment.

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy involves injecting selected products into the skin. Because these products can differ significantly in their ingredients and intended effects, the exact composition, safety profile, and purpose of the treatment should be clearly understood.

Not every product described as a “vitamin injection” has the same effect, and specific results cannot be guaranteed.

Laser and Light-Based Treatments

Laser and light-based systems used for pigmentation, redness, or uneven skin texture work in different ways.

Q-switched and picosecond lasers may be considered for selected pigmented lesions, but they do not treat every sign of skin ageing at the same time. The choice of device should be based on an accurate diagnosis and the patient’s skin characteristics.

Does Everyone Need Combination Treatment?

Combining several procedures does not automatically produce better results. When planning combination treatment, the compatibility of the procedures, the skin’s healing capacity, the required recovery time, and the overall risk of side effects must all be considered.

Some procedures may be performed during the same session, while others require a recovery period between treatments.

When Do Results Appear?

The time needed to see results depends on the procedure. The effects of certain injectable treatments may become noticeable relatively quickly, while changes following laser treatments, microneedling, or collagen-stimulating procedures usually develop more gradually.

Results are influenced by factors including age, skin characteristics, the treatment performed, lifestyle, smoking, and sun-protection habits.

The degree of improvement, duration of the effects, and number of sessions required vary from person to person and cannot be guaranteed in advance.

Skin Rejuvenation Treatments in Çankaya, Ankara

At Dr. Armin Müştak’s dermatology practice in Çankaya, Ankara, skin rejuvenation treatments are planned only after assessing the patient’s skin characteristics, facial anatomy, signs of ageing, previous treatments, medical history, expectations, and individual risk factors.

For suitable patients, a personalised treatment plan is created after discussing the available procedures, alternative options, expected recovery process, limitations, and potential risks.