Face it -- you're getting old before your eyes, and there's nothing you can do to stop it. Right? Wrong. One of Hollywood's hottest dermatologists -- in both looks and stature -- is sharing the secrets to achieving a fresh, youthful look. And the best part is that you don't have to break the bank to afford this virtual fountain of youth. Dr. Will Kirby is in, and he's sharing his strategies for taking years off your face in the most practical way possible.

Of course, it's taken plenty of hard work to build his own brand. He's created his own skincare line, Kirby Dermaceuticals, as well as building the biggest franchise of tattoo removal offices throughout the world. As if that doesn't keep him busy enough, Dr. Kirby can also be seen on QVC hawking products from the popular Neutrogena line for which he's a spokesperson.

Not too shabby for a guy who got his start on one of the most infantile reality shows on television.

A board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Kirby practices in Los Angeles where he specializes in clinical and cosmetic dermatology. In his private practice, he covers everything from skin cancer surgery to Botox to age spot removal. Although he does his fair share of cosmetic procedures to help patients restore a flaw-free face, he maintains that people can actually take the anti-aging process into their own hands.

In this MyDailyMoment exclusive, Dr. Kirby is determined to save face... your face. The celebrity dermatologist wants to set the record straight about what it really takes to look younger. For starters, anybody who promises overnight results is full of it, according to Dr. Kirby. While many people would have you believe you can start altering your appearance in 10 days, 10 hours or even 10 minutes, the reality is more like two months.

Even processes like Botox or Restylane take time, he says.

"The skin cells are on a 57-day cycle," Dr. Kirby tells MDM. "That means any product that you start today takes a minimum of 57 days to make a difference. That's 10 to 12 weeks to notice a difference. Botox alone takes 10 to 14 days to start working. Filler takes a good week to settle down so you get good results. With topical applications, you see results in six weeks. A good dermatologist will start you on a good regime to help you look 10 years younger in about 10 weeks, not 10 days."

Dr. Kirby tells all of his patients that when they're starting a regimen the first thing they should do is go to the medicine cabinet and dump the contents in the garbage. That's right -- get ready to start fresh and scale back your efforts. One of the biggest mistakes that women and men make is stocking up on high-end beauty products which cost an arm and a leg. They're a waste of time and money. In fact, Dr. Kirby swears by the power of three.

"If you have more than three products, you're making a mistake," Dr. Kirby explains. "Good skincare should be simple: sunblock, retinols and moisturizer. That's 90 percent of all skincare. People are obsessed with different products with different smells and different colors. If you go to the dermatologist or get a recommendation from a friend, it's better than going to Barney's or Saks or Macy's. They make recommendations, but they're salespeople, not skincare experts, despite what they like to think. You don't need a lot of products to get great skin."

When it comes to aging, Dr. Kirby likens the process to driving a car. If somebody wants to look more youthful, then she needs to take her foot off the gas before she can put it on the brake. That means eliminating many of the factors that speed up the process such as smoking, unhealthy diet and most important, UV rays, which Dr. Kirby deems as public enemy number one.

According to Dr. Kirby, UV radiation, most commonly in the form of sunlight, causes 70 percent of facial aging. But that's just scratching the surface. UV radiation is also one of the leading contributors of skin cancer, the most common type of cancer.

Ironically, the best weapon against the deadly disease is the same one that's going to keep you growing old before your years. When patients approach him in search of the ultimate anti-aging cream, Dr. Kirby is quick to point out that it's right at their fingertips. Available just about everywhere from drugstores to gas stations, it's sunblock. Sunblock may not be able to turn back the hands of time, but it can prevent them from going forward.

"Patients ask me all of the time why us nerdy doctor types can't create an anti-aging cream that really works and I say we have one -- it's called sunblock. People should wear an SPF that's a minimum of 30 every day. Broad-spectrum blocks are best.

"People tell me all of the time they don't go outside or they work from home. You always walk outside whether it's to get the mail or go to the bank. You're always getting some amount of sun. Even the television screen can emit UV light, which can make discoloration persist. "

Dr. Kirby also swears by retinols, a vitamin-A derivative found in plenty of anti-aging products, both prescription and over the counter. Retinols prevent whiteheads and blackheads, prevent and correct discoloration, and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Retinols can be purchased just about anywhere, but don't be fooled. Dr. Kirby warns that it doesn't matter whether you drop $150 at Barney's or $10 at the local pharmacy -- you're going to achieve the same results. In other words, you're basically paying for the packaging.

So what does he recommend? Obviously, you can get your hands on Dr. Kirby's own line of beauty products, Kirby Dermaceuticals. Dr. Kirby admits to largely giving these products away to his own patients. And while they are well and good, he says you'll likely be just as satisfied with Neutrogena, which is both reasonably priced and available all over the world.

Of course, a beauty regimen just wouldn't be complete without an effective moisturizer. When it comes to treating fine lines under the eyes, that's just what the doctor ordered.

"One of the most difficult areas that I get the most complaints about is the fine lines under the eyes. The thinnest skin is the eyelids, and as a result, they're very prone to having damage. The area shows age and how tired you are very quickly. One of the dilemmas is that sunblock burns in that area. Retinols also irritate that area because of the thin skin. I recommend people wear big glasses every day and use a dab of high-quality moisturizer under the eyes every single night," he adds.

Dr. Kirby also advises his patients to avoid steroids on the face at all costs. Unless recommended by your dermatologist, he issues a stern warning to bypass the some 1,000 steroids on the market that will do more harm than good. While they may temporarily cure the problem at hand, once you stop use, they can cause a rebound effect.

Although Dr. Kirby has plenty to say about the anti-aging process, he also recommends that people heed hi s advice when it comes to tattoos. As one of the leading purveyors of tattoo removal, Dr. Kirby's Dr. Tattoff facilities remove at least 1,000 tattoos a month.

Now more than ever, people are flocking to the good doctor to erase the error of their ways. Even if you're still poised to make things permanent, choose wisely.

"One of the beautiful trends we're starting to see with tattoos, particularly from women who in the '80s and early '90s who thought tattoos were delicate, feminine, edgy and cute, are now being associated with not-so-positive terms. About 70 percent of all of my patients are women.

"People have regrets. Use some common sense. If you're gonna get your lover's name, you're looking to jinx the relationship. I remove a ton of ex-lovers' names. It's the kiss of death."

For more information, visit Dr. Kirby online at KirbyDermaceuticals.com or Dr.Tatoff.com.