What you Need to Know About Non Surgical Face Lift

Wrinkles are synonymous to aging. The skin loses its elasticity because of some factors. Wrinkles are creases and folds on the skin which most often start on the face.

There are various factors that cause wrinkles. Over exposure to the sun with its UV rays, harsh winds and pollution damage the skin when elastin, the fibers of the skin decline in number. An unhealthy lifestyle "wrong diet, excessive smoking and poor hydration (lack of water needed by the body) is sure to bring these unwanted lines on the skin. Loss of minerals and nutrients, particularly Vitamin E is responsible for the outbreak of wrinkles. All these factors decrease the production of connective tissues of the skin " elastin and collagen, which are responsible for elasticity of the skin.

Wrinkles are a big issue to both men and women. It changes ones physical appearance and causes lack of self-confidence, or self-esteem, because of the feeling of becoming less attractive and less desirable.

How can wrinkles be treated? Nature has its own remedies to rid of wrinkles. Eating salmon thrice a week, dark orange vegetables like carrots are some. Sweet potatoes which contain hyaluronic acid could be a solution. Natural anti-aging skin care is most recommended. It is natural, affordable and safe. There are no side effects " no bruises, no pain. Complex facial exercise can also be considered. But all these prove to be temporary panacea for wrinkles.

Science has now discovered solutions. Everybody knows what a facelift is. It is a surgery done by plastic surgeons; they literally remove excess skin from the face and the neck. After the surgery, facial muscles are tightened allowing the skin to be lift. Unluckily, the method is costly and is not covered by insurance. Plus it really does hurt, because you will really go under the knife.

But did you know that there is a painless, bloodless, convenient way to wipe out wrinkles? It is the non surgical facelift. As of now, there are 6 techniques of a non surgical facelift:

1. Laser therapy " uses a tool called a wand, it erases fine lines on the face through infrared technology. Red or white skin blemishes may appear but this should not be a cause of worry.

2. Botox injections " the more popular one uses injections to stop the contraction of muscles. This brings elasticity to the skin, making it smoother. But effect lasts to four months and after that, you would need another round. Sometimes, the skin is over-stretched that it deforms the eyes, nose or lips.

3. Chemical peels " when applied, removes the outer layer of the skin. The skin then becomes thin and is prone to damage.

4. Dermabrasion " uses a spinning brush and sands the skin, removing the outer layer to allow growth of a new, smoother skin. There is presence of scabs and redness that takes months to disappear.

5. Anti-wrinkle solutions " these are oils with antioxidants that guards the skin from free radicals. One main element is lemon oil which transports back the glow to your skin.

6. Topical retinoids - gel from Vitamin A which reduces unsightly wrinkles and balances the skin tone. After treatment, a patient is required to use sunscreen or don protective clothing because there is a greater risk for sunburn.

All six measures have been clinically verified to remove or if not, minimize the fine lines, creases and folds on the skin. A glowing, youthful appearance on your face is will surprise you.

Ask your doctor about possible skin treatments for your wrinkles. And dont just ask any doctor, you need a professional dermatologist to ensure that it is safe for you.

Some would hate looking at their own faces in the mirror. Still others would want to run away from the public eye. But with your wrinkles disappeared, it will be no longer a trouble to say hello to the world again.

May 30 2009 | Face Lift | No Comments »

Looking at all of the costs associated with Lipodissolve

Many medical procedures are not approved by the FDA, but are still practiced by many medical professionals and can be very effective at treating patients. However, because the FDA has not come out and made it easy for you to know if the procedure is valid and good for you, then you much do you own analysis. For me, when analyzing certain procedures, I like to look at the financial, opportunity, and the non-financial costs.

One such treatment is lipodissolve. Have you ever thought about lipodissolve, or wondered what the associated costs would be in having the procedure done to you? Have you ever wondered is the costs would be worth it, or if they would be too high? Well, if you look at the procedure initially you may come to the conclusion that the costs would not be too high, at least not financially.

For example, relative to liposuction you could potentially save thousands and thousands of dollars, which makes a big difference no matter who you are or what environment we are in financially. However, don't make the decision based on the dollar costs alone - you also need to look at the other two costs mentioned above. Without looking at these other issues, you may make a decision you could possibly regret in the future.

The next two parts of the equation to look at are the opportunity costs associated with not choosing lipodissolve and instead choosing something else, and the non-financial (i.e. non-money costs) involved. Please remember, that just because lipodissolve is cheaper does not make it better nor does it make it worse. Sometimes, the cheaper option is also the better option, depending on your situation.

Is it because it's backed by the FDA, while lipodissolve is not? There is probably a strong argument there. However, for me this fact actually begs another question - WHY is lipodissolve not approved or disapproved by the FDA yet? The procedure has been around for year, has been performed on thousands and thousands of patients. Is it because plastic surgeons want to hold onto their money making procedure of traditional lipo? Possibly, but probably not the case. While there might be (and probably is) some pressure from traditional plastic surgeons, there is certainly pressure from the creators of lipodissolve as well to get the drug approved. So, I would recommend to forget that common issue, and do your own research as to what procedure is actually better for you.

When looking at costs that are not financial, the most common and most important cost to look at is side effects that may occur as a result of the treatment. While lipodissolve is not known to have tons of side effects, there are a few that you should be aware of before undergoing the procedure. First, I would recommend using lipodissolve only on smaller parts of your body (see above article). Second, both indentions and divits have been known to appear on certain people after treatment. If you are concerned about this (and you should be, but don't be overly concerned), then I strongly urge you to speak with your doctor and find out if lipodissolve is right for you. Don't be afraid to ask the tough questions, as this is a procedure that can and will affect your greatly.

May 27 2009 | Cosmetic Surgery | No Comments »