Crepey skin can be frustrating for many, especially as it becomes more prominent over time. Characterized by a thin, wrinkled texture resembling crepe paper, this skin condition is often caused by sun damage, rapid weight loss, aging, and a loss of collagen and elastin in the skin. The good news is that advances in medical spa treatments can help rejuvenate and restore your skin’s texture so that you can feel confident and radiant again. Youthful Infusion Med Spa explores what causes crepey skin and outlines the most effective medical spa treatments to address it.
What Causes Crepey Skin?
Crepey skin often appears on the face, neck, chest, arms, and even the knees. We can help you restore firmer-looking, smooth skin with the right medical spa treatments. Crepey skin typically develops due to a combination of factors, including:
Aging: Over time, collagen and elastin, which provide skin with firmness and elasticity, diminish.
Sun Damage: Collagen and elastin fibers break down due to UV exposure, accelerating skin thinning and dehydration.
Dehydration: Skin appears dry and frail due to lack of proper hydration.
Weight Fluctuations: Rapid weight loss or gain can stretch the skin.
Top Medical Spa Treatments for Crepey Skin
Microneedling: Microneedling is an easy and effective treatment that involves tiny needles that create micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating collagen and elastin production. Microneedling helps improve the skin texture, firmness, and elasticity over time. When paired with serums like hyaluronic acid or growth factors, microneedling offers even more dramatic results.
Fractional Laser Resurfacing: Fractional laser treatments target the deeper layers of skin, working to stimulate collagen production. They help reduce fine lines, plump the skin, and rejuvenate areas of crepey texture. It also helps repair sun damage.
Chemical Peels: Chemical peels apply a chemical solution to the skin to exfoliate the outer layers and encourage cell turnover. They help brighten dull and crepey skin, improving its texture and tone. Stronger peels stimulate dermal remodeling for smoother, tighter skin.
Radiofrequency Skin Tightening: This non-invasive treatment uses radiofrequency energy to heat the deeper layers of the skin. Radiofrequency skin tightening promotes tightening and stimulates elastin and collagen production while improving skin density.
Dermal Fillers: Injectable fillers are made of hyaluronic acid or other substances to plump and hydrate the skin. They help smooth crepey areas and restore volume, effectively rejuvenating the skin’s appearance.
Hydrafacial: A multi-step hydrafacial treatment cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates the skin. It helps provide an instant boost of hydration while improving overall skin quality with repeated sessions.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy: PRP therapy is a treatment where your own platelets are injected into the skin to promote healing and regeneration. It is often combined with microneedling for enhanced results. PRP improves skin elasticity and texture while reducing signs of aging.
How to Maintain Results
While medical spa treatments are effective, consistent care is essential to maintain results. Here’s how to support your skin post-treatment:
Daily SPF: Protect your skin from further sun damage with a broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher).
Hydration: Keep your skin moisturized with products containing hyaluronic acid or ceramides.
Professional Skincare Products: Incorporate peptides, retinoids, and antioxidants into your skincare routine to support collagen production and skin renewal.
Healthy Lifestyle: It’s essential to stay hydrated, eat nutrient-rich foods, and avoid smoking to promote overall skin health.
Take the First Step Toward Smoother Skin
Crepey skin doesn’t have to define your look or confidence. With the advanced medical spa treatments available today, achieving smoother, firmer skin is more accessible than ever. Our Youthful Infusion Med Spa team will find the perfect medical spa treatment for your crepey skin. We can combine treatments for optimal results. Check out our locations in Grapevine, Tyler, and Allen. Book a consultation with one of our skincare experts and start your journey toward rejuvenated, beautiful skin today!
