Non-surgical treatments are not only the norm for celebrities and public figures in general, but they became the standard for the general population. Men and women alike are going to great lengths to look and feel their best. Plastic surgeries are still the last resource for skin problems, however, many turned to injections and peelings before going under the knife; and with a good reason. These treatments are usually non-invasive with little or no recovery time and are also more affordable to the majority of regular folks. For these reasons and many more, the vast majority of the population had had some kind of procedure done on their face, neck, and hands. Here are some of the most common and most effective ones.
Botox and fillers
Botulinum toxin has been in use for decades with amazing results. Botox is recommended to be used only on the upper part of the face, namely on the forehead and around the eyes. Essentially, it’s a muscle relaxer, and injecting it into facial muscles, they loosen so that you actually stop using them, which then prevents wrinkling. It’s a chain reaction that will eliminate horizontal wrinkles on your forehead, and prevent the forming of “crow’s feet” around your eyes. It’s a safe and quick procedure without any recovery period. Women have been getting their Botox during their lunch break and retuning to work normally.
Fillers have similar visual effects like Botox. There are several well-known and trusted brands many doctors use, like Juvéderm and Restylane. Dermal fillers are used in the lower part of the face, to smooth out wrinkles around your mouth, and nose. The popularity of fillers has grown in the past decade or so since it was discovered that injecting them can actually reshape some parts of your face, like the nose. Rhinoplasty can be replaced with injectable fillers that can give you a new profile, without the surgery.
Facelift
Not a surgical facelift, but rather one performed by injecting fillers in all the right spots on your face, making it look like an operative facelift. The doctor will inject fillers on the edges of your face, pulling sagging skin outward, thus making your face look rejuvenated and wrinkle-free. The procedure takes up to 1 hour. However, there is a little downtime, just until the redness and puffiness go away in a day or two. It’s the quickest and most affordable way to get a facelift that will last you for up to 18 months.
The thread lift treatment was looked at with great skepticism when it first appeared more than a decade ago. Threading means that tiny needles with super-thin threads will be pulled just beneath your skin to tighten the sagging parts of your face. It’s done with anesthetic, so you’ll only be able to feel little pricks for a bit. It’s a perfect procedure for men and women with sagging cheeks, and deep wrinkles. The treatment itself lasts 30 min tops, and the results can be seen for up to 2 years. Afterward, you will feel some mild pain and swelling for a few days, but nothing that pain medication can’t resolve.
Chemical peel
Chemical peels are actually diluted acids that are used for skin problems like sun damage, acne, age spots, discoloration of the skin, scars, and every other major visible issue. They are done in a series of several, depending on what type of problems you have. The procedure itself is not painful, and every treatment takes about half an hour. However, downtime can vary depending on the type of the chemical that was used, and whether you have more sensitive skin or not. When mild solutions are used, recovery time is usually a few hours, just until the redness subdues. In stronger acid dilutions, recovery can take a few days, when the thin upper layer of the skin actually peels off of your face leaving you with a smooth and shiny new look.
IPL Therapy
IPL or intense pulse light is used in cosmetics to eliminate redness and blemishes that are usually a consequence of a bad form of acne. When IPL is applied our body starts producing new amounts of collagen which helps with wrinkles and lines. Furthermore, this procedure gave phenomenal results in treating rosacea, sun damage, and any other scars and discolorations. The procedure has to be done in several appointments, each a month apart. On average, patients need between 4 and 6 treatments, with visible results already after the second procedure. Some redness can occur right after, but it usually takes only a few hours for skin to go back to normal. The procedure itself is not painful and takes about 30 minutes.
Liposuction
Non-surgical liposuction is something women have been raving about for years. The idea of eliminating fat instantly without having surgery looks like a dream come true. There are two ways doctors are using to get rid of the fatty cells: laser and cryolipolysis.
Laser treatment works by breaking down the cell walls so that they can release fat, either by the lymphatic system or some other more invasive procedure. Literally, on a micro plan, the fat cells are drained releasing it into our system to be processed and discarded. To check out other effective laser procedures go to dermagical.com where a team of specialized doctors will help you look your best.
Cryolipolisis actually means freezing fat cells until they break down and disappear into our system. Cups are used to target fat, freezing it below zero for about an hour. During that time cells’ walls are destroyed, releasing fat. After the treatment, the area has to be massaged to recover the skin. Supposedly, these are very effective treatments that are possibly going to replace liposuction in the future.
If you never had anything done before on your face, the general advice is to start with less invasive procedures and see if they work for you. Having a regular, but moderate treatments done from time to time will definitely make your skin look younger longer. Taking care of your skin in between procedures is also very important, like avoiding sun exposure, hydrating your body, thus your skin, and using moisturizing creams.
