You don't need to "age gracefully"

By Melinda Croning


Looking younger and well rested is what we all want. With injectables and skin treatments, plastic surgeons help patients regain their youthful appearance without having to undergo surgery. 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. 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. The affordability of these treatments is a prime concern. While surgery may be out of your budget, injectables or surface treatments are relatively inexpensive. Also, there is little to no downtime needed for recovery. 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. And then there is the safety factor and the reduced risk. 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. Typically, injectables are used to plump up the face in an effort to reduce wrinkles and fine lines. Surface treatments, which include laser treatments and chemical peels, target wrinkle reduction. The most popular non-invasive treatment choice for patients is Botox. Injected into the brow area where facial lines and wrinkles exist, it is simply a natural, purified protein.

Physicians use it to smooth the lines between your brows that develop over time - those deep, persistent lines. With only a few tiny injections, the facial muscles that cause those lines to form will relax for up to four months. Within days, the apparent results are dramatic. 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. These injectables restore the youthful contour of your face and smooth wrinkles.

Laser treatments are another popular non-invasive cosmetic procedure that helps to reduce the signs of aging. In some cases, laser skin resurfacing can improve the firmness of skin. It is a procedure that smooths the facial 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. The look of wrinkles, freckles, scars, fine lines and sun-damage can all be improved by this procedure.

Cosmetic procedures are varied. It is clear that there are many means to make you look and feel more beautiful and youthful. The good news is that you no longer have to break the bank to get your own treatment.




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