Cosmetic Dermatology

This article was medically reviewed by Prof. Dr. Ahmet Türkoğlu

What is Cosmetic Dermatology?

Cosmetic dermatology is a specialized branch of dermatology focused on improving the appearance of the skin, hair, and nails through various medical and cosmetic treatments. Unlike general dermatology, which primarily addresses skin health and disease, cosmetic dermatology aims to enhance aesthetic appearance and address concerns such as aging, discoloration, scarring, and unwanted hair.

Cosmetic dermatologists are trained to perform a variety of procedures designed to rejuvenate and enhance the skin, helping patients achieve their desired aesthetic goals. These treatments can range from minimally invasive procedures to more advanced surgical interventions, all aimed at improving the overall look and feel of the skin.

Treatments of Cosmetic Dermatology

Cosmetic dermatology offers a wide range of treatments and procedures to address various aesthetic concerns. The main types of treatments in cosmetic dermatology include:

  1. Botox Injections:
    • Botox is used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by temporarily paralyzing the underlying muscles. Common treatment areas include the forehead, crow’s feet, and frown lines.
  2. Dermal Fillers:
    • Fillers are used to add volume to areas such as the cheeks, lips, and nasolabial folds, helping to smooth out wrinkles and enhance facial contours.
  3. Chemical Peels:
    • Chemical solutions are applied to the skin to exfoliate the top layers, promoting cell turnover and improving the appearance of fine lines, acne scars, and pigmentation.
  4. Laser Therapy:
    • Various laser treatments target different skin concerns, such as laser hair removal, laser resurfacing for wrinkles and scars, and laser treatment for pigmentation issues.
  5. Microneedling:
    • This procedure involves using fine needles to create micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating collagen production and improving skin texture and tone.
  6. Microdermabrasion:
    • A minimally invasive procedure that exfoliates the skin to remove dead skin cells, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and blemishes.
  7. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Therapy:
    • IPL uses broad-spectrum light to treat various skin concerns, including pigmentation, redness, and broken capillaries, resulting in a more even skin tone.
  8. Sclerotherapy:
    • A treatment for spider veins and varicose veins, where a solution is injected into the veins, causing them to collapse and fade from view.
  9. Kybella:
    • An injectable treatment that reduces submental fullness (double chin) by breaking down fat cells in the targeted area.
  10. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy:
    • PRP involves using the patient’s own blood, processed to concentrate platelets, and injecting it back into the skin to promote healing and rejuvenation, commonly used for hair restoration and improving skin texture.

Reyap Hospital – Istanbul, Turkey

Reyap Hospital Exterior Design
Reyap Hospital Interior Design

FaQ – Cosmetic Dermatology

Cosmetic dermatology focuses on improving the appearance of the skin, hair, and nails through various treatments, including Botox, dermal fillers, laser therapy, and chemical peels

Conditions treated include wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, pigmentation issues, unwanted hair, spider veins, and loss of facial volume

Dermal fillers add volume to areas such as the cheeks, lips, and nasolabial folds, smoothing out wrinkles and enhancing facial contours.

A chemical peel involves applying a solution to exfoliate the top layers of the skin, improving the appearance of fine lines, acne scars, and pigmentation. Recovery time varies depending on the peel’s strength

Microneedling uses fine needles to create micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating collagen production and improving skin texture, tone, and overall appearance

Stay Connected With Us

Reyap Hospital provides 7/24 health care services by its qualified doctors and staff within international standards.