It's okay to look Younger Than your Real Age

By Melinda Croning


Looking younger and well rested is what we all want. By using skin treatments and injectables, plastic surgeons help patients avoid surgery and still regain their youthful appearance. Non-invasive cosmetic procedures appeal to those patients who want to improve their appearance without the risk of complications or recovery time needed with more invasive plastic surgery treatments.

Not that long ago it was seen to be embarrassing to admit to having cosmetic surgery of any kind but in today's world things have changed so dramatically that everyone freely admits that they have had cosmetic surgery. In the field of plastic surgery, non-surgical procedures are one of the fastest growing areas. Non-invasive procedures target the problematic areas of the face and body that may make you look old and tired. These procedures are very effective in the short term, although the results are often temporary.

For a variety of reasons, patients may choose non-invasive alternatives over surgery. The affordability of these treatments is a prime concern. While surgery may be out of your budget, injectables or surface treatments are relatively inexpensive. Second, recovery requires little to no downtime. Taking time off work can be difficult, as those of with jobs know. Most of these procedures are done in very little time at the office and patients are able to immediately return to their normal routine. Finally, there is the reduced risk and the safety factor. Compared to surgery, this type of cosmetic procedure presents very few complications. And if you are not happy with the results, they will eventually wear off.

Non-invasive procedures involve two main types: injectables and surface treatments. In an effort to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, injectables are typically used to plump up the face. Surface treatments, which include laser treatments and chemical peels, target wrinkle reduction. The most popular non-invasive treatment choice for patients is Botox. A purified, natural protein, it is injected into the brow area where facial lines and wrinkles exist.

Physicians use it to smooth the deep, persistent lines between your brows that develop over time. With only a few tiny injections, the facial muscles that cause those lines to form will relax for up to four months. The results are dramatic and apparent within days. Even better is the fact that patients can go back to normal activity almost immediately after receiving the injections.

The natural process of aging causes skin to lose volume; facial fillers are used to replace it by plumping the skin. These injectables smooth wrinkles and restore the youthful contour of your face.

Laser treatments are another popular non-invasive cosmetic procedure that helps to reduce the signs of aging. One procedure that smooths the facial skin and in some cases, can improve the firmness of skin, is called laser skin resurfacing.

To even out skin tone affected by age, sun damage, or acne, a chemical peel is used. This procedure creates younger, smoother skin by using a chemical solution to remove the damaged outer layers of your skin. The look of sun-damaged skin can be improved, as well as wrinkles, freckles, scars, and fine lines.

Cosmetic procedures are varied. Evidently, there are many ways to make you feel more beautiful and look younger. You no longer have to break the bank to get your own treatment - good news.




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