Our Favorite Anti-Aging Treatments

Time leaves its mark on everyone, but how those marks appear is something you can influence. At Elite Medi Spa in Bend, OR, we offer a range of cosmetic treatments designed to keep your skin looking smooth, firm, and radiant. With summer approaching, now is the perfect time to explore our favorite anti-aging treatments—patient-loved options that help you feel confident and in control of how time affects your appearance.

What Are Anti-Aging Treatments?

As we age, our skin naturally changes. Collagen and elastin, the proteins that keep skin firm and bouncy, begin to break down. This process starts as early as your 20s and continues over time. As collagen decreases, your skin loses its structure. Wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin become more noticeable. Skin elasticity weakens, making it harder for your skin to “bounce back.”

Sun exposure speeds the aging process by damaging skin cells. Ultraviolet (UV) rays break down collagen faster, leading to premature wrinkles, dark spots, and a rough skin texture. Environmental factors like pollution and lifestyle habits also contribute to skin aging. This is why it’s important to protect your skin, even if you’re only going outside for just a few minutes!

While your skin aging with you is an inevitable fact of life, you don’t have to accept it. There is nothing wrong with “looking your age,” but if you’d feel more confident if you didn’t, anti-aging treatments help combat signs of aging. When incorporated into your skincare routine correctly, you can keep your skin looking youthful for longer by minimizing wrinkles, stimulating collagen production, and reducing hyperpigmentation.

Wrinkle Relaxers

Your face moves constantly throughout the day—smiling, laughing, frowning, talking, and squinting. Over time, these repeated expressions cause fine lines to form, especially around the eyes, forehead, and mouth. When you’re younger, your skin recovers effortlessly from this movement, thanks to strong collagen and elastin levels. But as you age and these proteins break down, it becomes harder for your skin to rebound. This leads to deeper wrinkles like crow’s feet, marionette lines, smile lines, and forehead creases. 

As one of the most well-known anti-aging treatments, Botox in Bend, Oregon, is a trusted way to achieve smooth skin. It’s an FDA-approved neuromodulator that temporarily and safely relaxes facial muscles. This reduces the muscle contractions that cause wrinkles, smoothing existing lines, preventing them from worsening, and inhibiting new ones from forming—all while still allowing for natural facial movement and expression.

Botox isn’t the only option. We also offer Dysport and Jeuveau for wrinkle relaxation. Dysport tends to spread slightly more than Botox once injected, which can make it an excellent choice for larger areas like the forehead. Jeuveau works faster than Botox and, like Dysport, is used for smoothing frown lines between the brows. 

These injectable treatments are a simple, customizable, and non-surgical way for our patients to achieve noticeable results with no downtime. Each session takes just 15 minutes, making fitting into any busy schedule easy. Results start appearing within three to five days, with full effects developing over two weeks. Most patients enjoy their refreshed, youthful look for about three to four months before needing a touch-up!

VI Peel Advanced + VI Peel Purify

VI Peels are a type of chemical peel that refreshes your skin by exfoliating away dead skin cells and encouraging new, healthy skin to surface. Unlike more aggressive peels that cause heavy peeling and require extensive downtime, VI Peels are a medium-depth chemical peel developed to work beneath the surface of the skin, delivering powerful results against fine lines, wrinkles, skin discoloration, and acne scars with minimal disruption to your skin and lifestyle.

At Elite Medi Spa in Bend, OR, we offer two VI Peel options, each formulated to target specific skin concerns. 

•  VI Peel Advanced: This peel is for those who are 40+. It works deep within the skin to support collagen production and encourage cell turnover, making the skin appear smoother and firmer. If you have more mature skin and want to improve skin texture and reduce visible signs of aging, consider this anti-aging option.
• VI Peel Purify: This peel targets acne-prone and oily skin, helping to clear breakouts, clogged pores, and excess oil. It removes dead skin cells that can lead to congestion while clearing away bacteria contributing to acne. It can also help improve the look of post-acne marks and uneven texture, making it a great choice for teen and adult acne.

For more information about chemical peels, please check out last month’s “Power of Peels” blog!

PRX-T33

PRX-T33 is a next-generation anti-aging treatment that provides the benefits of a chemical peel without peeling, redness, or sun sensitivity during the healing phase.

How it works:

• Trichloroacetic Acid 33%: Encourages collagen regeneration by stimulating fibroblast activity. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect, helping to eliminate bacteria and improve skin elasticity.
• Hydrogen Peroxide: Works as an antiseptic, cleansing the skin and removing impurities. It also delivers oxygen to skin cells, making them more receptive to treatment and supporting cell renewal.
• Kojic Acid: Helps reduce hyperpigmentation by slowing melanin production, which can improve skin tone and brighten dark spots.

After a session, you’ll see an immediate firming effect, with long-term improvements as collagen levels increase. Beyond the face, PRX-T33 can be used on other areas that reveal your age through sagging and stretch marks, like your neck, chest, and hands. Treating multiple areas can help create a more balanced look, so the skin on the neck, chest, or hands doesn’t appear older than the face. 

At-Home Anti-Aging Skincare Products

A good skincare routine is key to maintaining the results of in-office anti-aging treatments, and choosing the right products makes all the difference. That’s why we recommend medical-grade skincare—it’s formulated with high-quality ingredients, backed by science, and delivers consistent results. Unlike drugstore skincare, which often requires trial and error and can feel overwhelming, these safe and effective products take the guesswork out of the process, especially with our expertise to guide you toward the right choice. 

• ZO Exfoliating Polish: This ultra-fine scrub uses magnesium crystals to gently remove dead skin cells, leaving the skin feeling smoother and looking brighter. It helps improve skin texture and unclog pores without irritation, making it a great option for maintaining a clear, even complexion.
• ZO Dual Action Scrub: Our patients with oily or acne-prone skin love this scrub because it provides a deep clean without over-drying. It combines physical exfoliation with ingredients that help clear clogged pores and reduce excess oil. The result is smoother skin, fewer breakouts, and a refreshed complexion. It’s an excellent choice for those looking for a balanced exfoliator that keeps their skin clear and comfortable.
• ZO Exfoliation Accelerator: This serum is a fantastic choice for patients looking to maintain smooth, even skin between treatments. It contains a blend of exfoliating acids that encourage cell turnover, helping to refine rough texture, fade discoloration, and brighten dull skin. Unlike harsher exfoliants, it also includes soothing ingredients to help keep the skin calm and hydrated, making it a favorite for those who want effective exfoliation without irritation.
• Alastin Resurface Polish: This polish does more than smooth the skin—it helps support its natural renewal process. The volcanic minerals provide gentle exfoliation, while glycolic acid encourages cell turnover, helping to refine texture and keep skin looking vibrant. It also contains antioxidants that help maintain skin health!

Ready To Discover Your Favorite Cosmetic Treatments?

Your skin tells the story of your life—every laugh, every late night, every sun-soaked adventure. If you want to refine the details or turn the page to something new, we’re here to help. At Elite Medi Spa in Bend, OR, we offer treatments that smooth, brighten, and support your skin at every stage. Take control of your skin’s next chapter—contact us today to schedule a consultation.