Monday, July 30, 2012

Non-Surgical Anti-aging Treatments

People have wanted to thwart the effect of aging for many years. They have tried dieting, exercising, different make-up and surgeries. Some have used strange concoctions from the internet or taken risky and high-priced journeys all over the world looking for the key to youth. Now, those looking for anti-don’t have to go to every corner of the globe or have unsafe or high-priced surgical procedures. If you want to seem to be years younger all you have to do is go to the chemist or a trained practitioner who will have the latest in scientific methods of treatment which will boost the skin and make you feel years younger.


Botox Facial Injections

One of the most fashionable anti-aging products is Botulinum toxin or Botox. Botox is a protein and neurotoxin and is often used to treat crow’s-feet, smoker’s lines, frown lines and other signs of aging. It is quite simple to use, somewhat inexpensive and very effectual. Botox has created a real stir that people all over the world are having Botox parties. People get together and have fun whilst a qualified practitioner administers the groups Botox to the group. At these parties or during a home or office visit Botox injections are given by dentists, dermatologists, and nurses among others. The results can last anywhere between four and eight months. There is little anxiety involved and results can be seen straight away and side effects such as redness and swelling will go in a day or two.

Laser Liposuction 

Laser Liposuction is a great treatment which fights the signs of aging and also of being overweight. A laser is used to make fat cells open up and it goes into a liquid form. The location of the skin being treated has small incisions made and the fat is taken out using thin tubes thin tubes which are connected to the incisions. It is mainly used to treat the stomach, arms, buttocks, neck and thighs. A lot of people  like the treatment because it is fast, mainly pain-less and requires a short recovery time before a patient can get back to their normal routine unlike the invasive established liposuction methods where the recovery is longer and also more dangerous.

Other treatments available

There are many creams and potions which are also used by those looking to get younger looking skin. There are also a variety of treatments which eliminates dead skin and stimulates the tissue just underneath the outer dermis to give a smooth, fresher looking skin. These non-surgical treatments include peels and microneedling. Microneedling is a little roller which has tiny needles on it. This moves over the surface of the face making minuscule punctures into the skin. The punctures stimulate collagen to come to the exterior of the skin as it naturally heals injured skin. Results from this treatment give a younger, even looking face with no surgery involved. Another non-surgical treatment which has gained popularity is having facial filler treatment which works to fill out any lines and wrinkles as well as treating a sagging face or acne scars. You can visit a lot of cosmetic surgery practices these days for these kinds of treatments as well as the more traditional cosmetic procedures like face-lifts.

Cat is a freelance writer and writes articles about cosmetic surgery, health, beauty and dentistry. She enjoys cooking and reading.

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