Unfortunately
age creeps up on everybody and most of us constantly fear about the inevitable:
THE AGING LOOK! With a long list of
treatments to smooth, lift and tighten the skin, who does not want to look and
feel young? There has been a growing interest in cosmetic procedures than ever
before which does not require one to go under the knife.
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When does one need a facelift?
As
one ages, facial features undergo a considerable change due to volume loss as
well as loss of fat in the cheeks. Between the ages of 40 to 60, facial aging
starts with visible signs like lines and wrinkles around the nose and the
mouth, sagging cheeks, jowls, facial hollows and loss of definition in the jaw
line.
What does a facelift do?
A
facelift turns the age clock around and defies aging by tightening skin and
underlying tissues, removing excess skin, softening facial outline and relocating fat to make up for volume loss in
the face.
Why choose a non surgical facelift
over a surgical one?
Surgical procedures are invasive in nature
and involve cuts and incisions with the use of anesthesia. They need a longer
recovery periodand also some amount of after care. They are also expensive and
involve certain risks, if not performed by trained surgeons.
On
the other hand a non-surgical facelift
does not require hospitalization or large incisions. They are minimal downtime
in office procedures without much discomfort, which give instant results and
restore lost youth.
Some
of the facelift techniques which are non-surgical in nature and which provide a
lifted, toned and tightened skin are:
1. Dermal fillers: These are one of the
most popular ones in vogue. These are hyaluronic acid based and have a longer
lasting effect. Injectable fillers like Restylane, Juvederm andPerlane are
considerably effective in removing fine lines, wrinkles and sagginess of skin. They
are also used to volumise cheeks and lift the jawline and temple.The results
last for about 6 to 9 months!
2. Botox: Botox has emerged as one of the best
options in recent times, with high success rate and minimal side effects, where
the injection temporarily paralyses muscle activity to remove worry lines,
laugh lines, wrinkles, crow’s feet and smile lines, thereby resulting in
smoother and younger looking skin.
3. Laser therapy: Painless laser therapy
uses infrared rays of different wavelengths to smoothen out wrinkles and
reduces sun damage, thus repairing and rejuvenating the skin and largely
improving the appearance.
4. Thread lift: This is a brief
procedure which involves inserting thin threads into a specific area of the
skin by making tiny cuts into it. The threads which get fastened to the skin
tissue are then pulled back after sometime for a tighter skin and a lifted
appearance. Results are seen almost instantaneously.
5. Thermage: This is a radio
frequency cosmetic procedure that smoothens and improves skin elasticity by
stimulating collagen production. This treats fine lines and wrinkles and also
lifts the cheeks, jawline and the brows.
6. Ultherapy: This uses ultrasound
waves to tighten the skin at target points and isa proven and effective method
as it triggers natural production of collagen for a younger looking skin.
How expensive is a non surgical
facelift?
The
cost of these procedures may differ depending on the type of facelift chosen
and the number of sessions that may be needed for each type to be effective.
The procedure may also need to be repeated after a certain period of time, to
maintain the effect.
It
is but natural that most of us want to knock off years from the face to look more
youthful and toned, but one must also be aware of the side effects and risks if
any, related to these treatments. It is always best to consult your physician
regarding the right treatment option suitable for you and get it done by
trained aesthetic specialists. Consult an aesthetic specialist now!
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