In previous sections of this site, we
have discussed the different component of ageing which will
ultimately affect our appearance as time passes. We also discussed
the two types of ageing
(intrinsic) ageing which is normal and extrinsic ageing which can
be prevented and is mainly
responsible for us looking older than we should.
We will disucss some
non-surgical options which can be combined or use in isolation
to improve one’s appearance. Informaiton on the specifice treatments
can be found in the procedure section
of this site. It is our expereince that these procedures are
the most cost effective treatments to
improve one’s appearance. You should identify if your clinicians
is skilled in facial rejuvenation or
just skilled providing a few treatments. Review this site for
names of clinicians skilled in full facial
rejuvenation.
Facial Rejuvenation Spectrum
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Topical
Treatments
Usually treatments that are placed topically
on the skin for skin
rejuvenation. Topical products sold by medical professionals are
more effective with clinical active
ingredients that will result in improvement of the skin. Refer to
the chart for guicance on what
modalities can be treated topically. All ages can use topical treatments
to prevent premature
ageing.
Texturing Procedures
These are procedures
that can be combined with topical to improve the
quality of the skin texture. Flaccidity, fine lines, enlarge pores,
acne, hyperpigmentation and sun
damaged skin can be treated quite effectively with texturing procedures.
The most cost effective
texturing procedures are AHA Peels, TCA Peels and Microdermabrasion.
Combined with topical
treatments, young and mature skin can see improvements within weeks.
All ages can use
texturing procedures to prevent and improve the skin’s texture.
Volumizers
These are treatments which
adds volume to the face. There are many volumizers in
the market but only a few are predictable and cost effective. Your
clinician should be able to
assess your needs and identify if the individual needs volumizing
for improvement of one’s
appearance. Inividuals over the age of 30 will most probably need
some form of volumizing since
the skin will begin to lose collagen and elastic in the mid face
as described in the beginnign of this
section.
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Muscle Relaxants
Presently
there are only two muscle relaxants on the market –Botox® and
Dysport® with Botox® being the most popular. Muscle Relaxant
treatments relax the muscles by intersepting the nerve impulses that
triggers muscle functions. This procedure is used mostly in the upper
face and in the neck area to minimize and temporarly smooth out dynamic
lines on the face. Muscle Relaxant Treatments are rarely used on
the lower face since the procedure can make one look expressionless.
Skin Stimulation and Hydration
Mesotherapy
is a unique treatment which can be used in conjuction with texturing
and topical treatments to rejuvenate the skin. The process involves
simple microinjection into the mesoderm to stimulate collagen and
elasting production. In addition, clinicians use hyaluronic acid
with combination of vitamins to improve skin health from the inside.
This treatment is very popular in Europe and South America by thousands
of women and men to
keep the skin looking healthy and young .
Surgery
Non-Surgical medicine has
evolved thremendously in the past decade resulting in
consumer delaying plastic surgery for a later date. However when there is excess
skin laxity,
drooping upper and lower eyelids and xcessive skin laxity in the lower aspect
of the face and
neck non-surgical procedure cannot create the improvement that most individuals
are looking for. In this case surgery is the only option. However, once the
facelift is completed, one will still continue to age therefore, the treatments
described above can be utilized to compliment the face lift and to prolong
its effects.
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