But before you opt for surgery such as beauty (facelift), know a lot of non-surgical cosmetic procedures that you can meet and help you restore your lost time - or at least stop for a few months.
"The trend in cosmetic surgery is far from aggressive reconstruction but tends to make a person look more perfect and delicate," said Steve Margolis, MD, a surgeon. Margolis explains in addition to dramatic changes made, "Procedures non-cosmetic changes can make a person look younger than his actual age."
Start of Botox and cosmetic filling, chemical stripping, the use of lasers, as well as non-surgical cosmetic procedures that make the face look more youthful with a faster healing time, less expensive, and more natural.
Covering what are these procedures? And how do you know your readiness as well as the steps that should be taken to perform cosmetic surgery?
Botox
Botox injection that contains a natural protein that relaxes muscles in the face that active cause wrinkles, according the average: more than 1 million people worldwide undergoing non-surgical cosmetic procedures in 2002, which was cited by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
"Botox is much more effective for use around the eyes and wrinkles between the eyebrows and around the lips," said Rod Rohrich, MD, president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. "Although it is temporary." Botox costs about US $ 400-US $ 650 per session, the results of Botox can last about 3 to 4 months, but since it only relaxes the facial muscles and tighten the skin, then the procedure still leaving wrinkles on the face - especially if the wrinkle is in.
But it can be overcome by combining the charging cosmetic Botox (cosmetic fillers), facial skin tightening, wrinkle filling so that the results will last longer. Cosmetic fillers are used only based collagen animal fat, this time also lack the synthetic fillers such as Restylane, Artecoll, and Radiance - which has been approved by the FDA - smooth facial lines and creases that age, sun exposure, facial movements every year that could make the face look younger.
"Collagen is an animal-based product, so sometimes encountered an allergic reaction, said Rohrich, a professor and also a chairman of the department of plastic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. "And the results only last about two or three months. New synthetic fillers will last at least six months - longer than if combined with Botox. "
For Botox that the average cost about US $ 175 million in sales in 2002, according to the Wall Street Journal, and for cosmetic fillers, this could be a marriage in heaven. An annual study presented at the 2003 American Academy of Dermatology states that Botox with Restylane almost doubles the longevity of the individual: Restylane is used alone only last for 18 weeks, but if used with Botox injections can last for 32 weeks.
Non-surgical cosmetic procedure has risks such as excessive use of cosmetic fillers and improperly can cause the skin to look bumpy.
Other Non-surgical Cosmetic Procedures
For women who are reluctant to spend a lot of time there are several options that also offer a subtle, natural-looking result.
"People tend commented how healthy appearance of some people," said Margolis, a founder of the New England Vein and Laser Center. American Society of Plastic Surgeons A chemical peel is a good choice for people who want to eliminate wrinkles or wrinkles, facial blemishes, pigmentation, or sun-damaged skin. Using a specific chemicals to peel the top sheet of skin, the procedure can work well if used in a light-colored skin, thin-skinned with thin wrinkles.
"Exfoliation can be used for fine wrinkles around the mouth and face and downtime is about five days because you will feel the skin burning," said Rohrich on WebMD. But this procedure will only last for six to twelve months before you can repeat it again.
Microdermabrasion is a procedure that uses a sandy tool to remove the top layer of skin, this procedure also smoothes the edges uneven surfaces, such as acne and other scars and wrinkles on the face, especially around the mouth, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons . The results of this procedure are permanent or long lasting until the wrinkles in the face disappear, but also can last up to two weeks before the redness on the skin as a result of the treatment.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, to smooth the surface of the facial skin and fine wrinkles can go through the procedure of laser light by using a carbon dioxide. This procedure can eliminate facial fine lines around the eyes and mouth and minimizes facial scars and uneven pigmentation areas, although the results are only temporary until new wrinkles form.
Through non-surgical cosmetic procedures try to always remember and find someone qualified, experienced and has a good reputation.
"You will get what you pay for, says Rohrich. So when the procedure is applied to your face. You do not have to hold an offer. "
The Next Step
When Botox and chemical peels, you may have to undergo the next step.
"Non-surgical cosmetic procedure is very useful in younger patients, but for individuals who get older, the hall tends risk," said Rohrich. But if you are looking for a long-lasting result, or a dramatic, cosmetic surgery is the solution. A facelift, for example, can last up to 10 years, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons nose surgery can last a lifetime and are likely to make changes on your face.
But operations are not likely to cost less and have few side effects besides also requires a relatively long time: at least two weeks for a facelift and a few weeks for eyelid surgery.
Subtle but effective
Cosmetic surgery is a last resort, for the time being, although non-surgical cosmetic procedure is the safest procedure, as well as appropriate and effective solution to your skin problems.
"If you are an individual who entered middle age, non-surgical cosmetic procedure is a procedure that is right for you," said Rohrich. It is enough if one day you say "see you again" the wrinkles on foot and on the forehead and looks perfect on your age.
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