mercredi 1 mai 2013

Now the Norm: Cosmetic Procedures

By Melinda Croning


We all want to look younger and well rested. 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.

Cosmetic surgery of any kind used to be an embarrassment, but in today's world things have changed so dramatically that people readily admit that they have had cosmetic surgery. One of the fastest growing areas of plastic surgery is non-surgical procedures. Non-invasive procedures target the problematic areas of the face and body that may make you look old and tired. Although they often provide temporary results, in the short term these procedures are very effective.

There are many reasons that patients may opt for non-invasive alternatives rather than surgery. First of all, most of these treatments are very affordable. Injectables or surface treatments are relatively inexpensive, while surgery may be out of your budget. Also, there is little to no downtime needed for recovery. It can be difficult to get time off of work, as those of us with jobs know all too well. Patients are able to immediately return to their normal routine, as most of these procedures are done in very little time at the office. Finally, there is the reduced risk and the safety factor. This type of cosmetic procedure presents very few complications as compared to surgery. And if you do not like the results, they do wear off with time.

Non-invasive procedures involve two main types: injectables and surface treatments. Typically, injectables are used to plump up the face in an effort to reduce wrinkles and fine lines. Surface treatments, like laser treatment and chemical peels, reduce wrinkles. Patients' most popular non-invasive treatment is Botox. It is a natural, purified protein that is injected into the brow area where facial lines and wrinkles exist.

The deep, persistent lines between your brows that develop over time are smoothed by physicians when they use it. Just a few small injections cause the facial muscles that form those lines to 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.

By plumping the skin, facial fillers replace volume that is lost due to the natural process of aging. Wrinkles are smoothed and the youthful contour of your face is restored by these injectables.

Another popular non-invasive cosmetic procedure that helps to reduce the signs of aging is laser treatment. Laser skin resurfacing is a procedure that smooths the facial skin and in some cases, can improve the firmness of skin.

A chemical peel evens out skin tone affected by age, sun damage, or acne. By using a chemical solution to remove the damaged outer layers of your skin, this procedure creates younger, smoother skin. It can improve the look of freckles, scars, fine lines and wrinkles, as well as sun-damaged skin.

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




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