Non-Surgical Face Lift Options
People who are looking to retain their youthful looks normally think about having painful surgery, yet there are a number of non-surgical face lift therapies that can be just as effective and will usually cost a lot less with little or no recovery time involved. For those who wish to avoid chemicals and injections, yet still want a youthful looking face, there is a method for a natural face lift.
Cost is often a factor in deciding which method to choose, so make sure that you get all the facts before going ahead. Surgery is the most expensive at around 3000/$6000, this doesn’t include the costs you may have after the operation. Recovery time can be quite long as well but the results do last a long time. With non-surgical face lifting, there is little or no recovery time but you will normally have to go for repeat treatments. Any body who is troubled with minor skin blemishes may find that some methods will be able to diminish them. Here are the different methods available so you can judge for yourself which may be right for you.
With many millions of men and women worldwide having Botox injections, it is safe to say that this is the most popular method of non-surgical face lift. It is quick and easy, so much so you can get a treatment in your lunch hour. It is injected into the muscles of the face which then relax and are paralysed so that they cannot scrunch up the skin and make the wrinkles appear. Each shot costs around 100/$200 and you will need to find out how many shots you need. The effect will last between 3 to 6 months, depending on the individual and any swelling should go down in an hour or two. Anybody can get them except for those undergoing a course of anti-biotics. You will have to find out how long you have to wait after finishing your medication.
Possibly the second most popular option is the collagen injections, also know as fillers. This requires collagen to be injected directly into the skin to fill out the wrinkles from under the skin. It is also used to give those full pouting lips. Although collagen is a natural part of the skin, there are many different types available. Those taken from your own body, from the thighs or abdomen have the least risk of any allergic reaction. There are other types, some natural and some are synthetic. The synthetic methods are either a form of hyaluric acid, which naturally occurs in the skin, or a gel. The costs will vary, according to the type of filler you use, and you will need two to four treatments per year.
The last of the major non-surgical lifting techniques is one that removes layers of skin. There are several different methods, ’sand blasting’ with diamond powder, called microdermabrasion, burning with laser light, and applying a chemical peel. These all work well in removing the first few layers that will contain a lot of the lines on the face, making the skin younger and glowing with health. These treatments, which cost from 75/$150 to over 1000/$2000, can last a year or more. For those with deeper lines and wrinkles, there is dermabrasion, some may argue that this is in fact a surgical procedure as a general anaesthetic is involved and there can be a lengthy recovery time. This removes the layers of skin to a lot deeper level so the effect is longer lasting.
You will also find a wide variety of face lift creams on the market that are said to reduce the signs of ageing. Each has it’s own particular formula that will work on your skin. There is no right one, only the one that works best for your particular type of skin. You may have to try a couple before you find the one you are completely satisfied with.
When it comes to the safest, cheapest and probably most longest lasting type of non-surgical face lift, you cannot beat a set of well designed facial exercises. The key here is well designed as there many different facial exercises around and some may even increase your wrinkles. Ideally look for those that are isometric as they really improve the muscle and skin tone of your face. There is a misconception that they take a long time to do. Not really so. The first stage may require some time and effort but after a couple of weeks you only need a couple of minutes per day and that can be dome when you apply your skin cream. This natural face lift method can also be beneficial both pre and post operation if you are determined to have some other form of lifting as it gets your face into better shape for any further work.
Finally, if you do wish to have use some of the non-surgical face lifts that use injections or chemicals, always talk it over with your doctor first. When looking for a cosmetic surgery, always choose one that is a member of an association that is acknowledged by the local authority or medical profession. That way you will have some protection in the unlikely event of things going wrong. The personal recommendation is valuable as at least you know somebody who has been there, had the treatment and is a satisfied customer.
Source: Skin Care Products
