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. Patients who want to improve their appearance without the risk of complications or recovery time needed with more invasive plastic surgery treatments find non-invasive cosmetic procedures appealing.
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. In the field of plastic surgery, non-surgical procedures are one of the fastest growing areas. Non-surgical procedures focus on the troublesome areas of the face and body that might make you look old and tired. While the results are often temporary, these procedures are very effective in the short term.
There are many reasons that patients may opt for non-invasive alternatives rather than surgery. The affordability of these treatments is a prime concern. Injectables or surface treatments are relatively inexpensive, while surgery may be out of your budget. Secondly, 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. Most of these procedures are done at the office in a short time and patients can go right back 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 do not like the results, they do wear off with time.
Injectables and surface treatments are the two main types of non-invasive procedures. Injectables are usually employed to reduce wrinkles and fine lines by plumping up the face. 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.
Physicians use it to smooth the lines between your brows that develop over time - those deep, persistent lines. Just a few small injections cause the facial muscles that form those lines to relax, for up to four months. Within days, the apparent results are dramatic. Patients are able to return to normal activity almost immediately after receiving the injections - this is the best part.
Facial fillers are used to plump the skin and replace volume that is lost due to the natural process of aging. 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. In some cases, laser skin resurfacing can improve the firmness of skin. It is a procedure that smooths the facial skin.
To even out skin tone affected by age, sun damage, or acne, a chemical peel is used. By using a chemical solution to remove the damaged outer layers of your skin, this procedure creates younger, smoother skin. The look of sun-damaged skin can be improved, as well as wrinkles, freckles, scars, and fine lines.
There are a variety of cosmetic procedures. Clearly, there are many ways to make you look younger and feel more beautiful. It's great news that you don't have to break the bank to have a treatment.
By Melinda Croning.