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Anti Aging
Anti-aging treatments are specifically designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin. These treatments are commonly performed on parts of the body that are most susceptible to the earliest signs of aging, such as the face, neck, and hands. Depending on the extent of the condition, treatment options range from over-the-counter ant-aging products such as creams and lotions to Botox injections and highly invasive surgical procedures such as facelift. Each option comes with certain risks, so it is important for patients to have a thorough discussion with their skin care and anti-aging specialists before undergoing any type of treatment.
How Does the Procedure Work?
Although various anti-aging treatments are performed using different techniques, they aim to deliver the same results; to achieve younger-looking, smoother, and aesthetically pleasing skin.
The most popular procedures nowadays are:
Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing – This is currently the gold standard in wrinkle removal that is widely preferred by both patients and anti-aging specialists not only because it offers impressive and quick results but also because it does not come with harsh side effects and lengthy downtime. The treatment uses beamlets of energy light that penetrates the tiny holes in the skin, putting the body’s natural collagen production on fast-forward. Unlike traditional techniques, this procedure produces exceptional results without damaging the topmost layer of the skin. As such, recovery time is minimized. However, redness and swelling are to be expected for about one to two days following the procedure.
Wrinkle Injections – The technology behind wrinkle injections has improved tremendously over the years, and has revolutionized the anti-aging industry. Wrinkle injections work by filling up the skin to prevent the gaunt, hollow appearance caused by the natural loss of skin elasticity due to aging. This is why they are also called wrinkle fillers or dermal fillers. Fillers now come in many types, depending on the brand, such as Perlane, Artifill, Radiesse, and Juvederm, among others. Each one may use a different substance to act as the filler, but the way they are applied is basically the same. The best fillers these days are those that contain hyaluronic acid, which inhibits the breakdown of collagen. Thus, aside from filling up the skin, the treatment also naturally helps keep the aging process on hold for as long as one to two years.
Botox Injections – These use different forms of botulinum toxin to temporarily paralyze (effects last about six to eight months) muscle activity to prevent the appearance of wrinkles, frown lines between the eyebrows, crow’s feet, and forehead furrows.
Facelift – Perhaps the most comprehensive approach to anti-aging, a facelift requires surgically lifting the facial skin and re-draping it on the face, tightening and smoothening it in the process. Also known as rhytidectomy, this is an invasive procedure that offers guaranteed results. It is often combined with other procedures to achieve exceptional results.