Many people undergo Botox, microdermabrasion and laser skin resurfacing instead of a traditional face lift to eliminate signs of aging. In addition, individuals use less expensive methods, such as facials and home remedies to enhance and rejuvenate their faces on a daily basis.
Botox:
Botox Cosmetic injections help to alleviate wrinkles around your eyes and forehead region. It works by deadening the nerves in the area, and therefore, the muscles cannot contract to enhance existing wrinkles or to encourage new ones. This results in a much smoother, younger-looking appearance for your face.
You are encouraged to visit an experienced plastic surgeon for Botox Cosmetic treatments. Although being used as a beauty treatment, Botox should be treated with care by a knowledgeable medical practitioner.
Microdermabrasion:
If an individual's skin seems dull or shows signs of aging, weathered lines, wrinkles, age spots, blemishes, acne scarring or too much sun, then they might want to undergo microdermabrasion, chemical peels, or laser skin resurfacing.
Treatments, performed on the face, neck, hands and chest, should lead to tightening with obliteration of many wrinkles and scars. In patients with excessive wrinkling or scarring, several procedures may need to be conducted and in many cases, complete elimination of all lines, wrinkles or acne marks is not possible.
Most of these procedures are completed in an office setting performed by trained professionals. An individual can undergo crystal micodermabrasion or diamond microdermabrasion. Crystal microdermabrasion systems involve tiny crystals that are blasted onto the surface of the skin as an exfoliate. With diamond microdermabrasion systems, the exfoliation process occurs when a diamond tipped head makes contact.
Home Procedures:
More individuals are purchasing home microdermabrasion systems to fight signs of aging. These systems, less expensive, are usually easy to operate. Most are not as effective or powerful as the professional systems, especially with treating deep levels but they can produce results.
Laser Skin Resurfacing:
In laser skin resurfacing, the lasers usually allow surgeons to have more precise control of the treatment depth and should be used to treat deeper layers. Depending on the depth of the treated area, the laser may be moved over the area several times.
The laser removes the outer layers necessary to uncover the layer not affected by imperfections, leading to healing and rebuilding new layers free of imperfections. The procedure may be performed in two or more sessions to penetrate deeper areas. In both microdermabrasion systems the dead cells are sucked away from the face by a vacuum leaving the face smoother.
Outcomes vary on your age, complexion type and condition. Usually the procedure is relatively painless and doesn't require much recovery time. The risks are infection, pigmentation irregularities, textural differences, skin surface irregularities and light scarring.
The individual may experience mild swelling and discomfort which can be mitigated by ice packs and medications. Within a week, an individual can usually remove the bandages and apply ointment to the skin and gently wash their face.
Facials:
Facials and deep treatments also cleanse, hydrate and rejuvenate. They also minimize blemishes, acne, dryness and wrinkles. During a facial, the professional undergoes a cleansing procedure and a massage and applies a face mask removing the dead, dull outer layer of cells on the surface.
The massage increases blood circulation relaxing the facial muscles and fighting wrinkles. Facials are relatively inexpensive compared to laser skin resurfacing and microdermabrasion, but are not as intense.
By: Abigail Aaronson
