Aging is a process that has many features. No where are these manifest more than in facial skin. All one must do is look in the mirror to demonstrate this. For example the skin gets drier, it losses its natural properties such as elasticity and gets irregular color and it sags. And the bones of the face and muscles actually lose volume as a person ages.
To the cosmetic surgeon, it is characterized by 3 d's- dryness, deflation (loss of volume) and descent (falling). Recently, all three of these have been addressed by nonsurgical techniques. This article will tell you about 3 of them.
Combating Dryness with the Ultimate Hydrating Technique
One of the primary problems with winter is that the skin tends to lose more of its moisture. Also, with age, the skin loses its ability to retain moisture because of loss of collagen and hyaluronic acid.
Recently, a product called Javani (easy Indian for radiant youth) has come to our rescue. It has devised an age defying, ultra-moisturing facial. The way it works is this:
1.)first the skin is exfoliated with a microdermabrasion machine in an estheticians office.
2.)The skin is infused with a collagen based gel. An ultrasound machine helps to get the collagen based gel into the deeper parts of the skin
3.)A home maintenance program then helps to maintain the results.
Right after the treatment, the skin feels softer, silkier and smoother, and superficial lines and wrinkles are almost completely eliminated. As with any typical facial, a single treatment will unfortunately only last several days. So this procedure is ideal before a big event, where a client needs rapid and dramatic improvement but only has a few days to attain it. But the nice thing of this treatment is that with a weekly treatment for six weeks, the results can last much longer.
Combating The Sagging With Radio Waves
Until recently, the only thing that could help sagging were lifting procedures such as facelifts and thread lifts. Unfortunately, this required downtime for the patient.
This changed in the mid 1990s with the invention of Thermage, a machine that puts radio waves under the skin. It can tighten the skin and was first used on the face. It has subsequently been used on the eyes, the abdomen and the arms. Wrinkled, loose skin can now magically disappear with no downtime.
Combating The Loss of Volume with The Restylift (Volumalift)
Recently the restytlift has been shown to fill in the face. Its benefits are:
1.) the RestyLift provides instantaneous results without surgery
2.) the RestyLift requires no pre-testing, no treatment delay
3.) the RestyLift provides longer-lasting results
4.) the RestyLift restores volume and fullness, naturally
5.) the RestyLift requires little to no downtime
6.) the RestyLift treatment can be combined with other treatments
7.) the RestyLift is safe, effective and non-invasive
8.) RestyLift creates a rested and lifted look
The ideal candidate is someone who hates looking in the mirror because you always look tired as well as older because of droopy eyebrows and eyelids, hollow-deflated cheeks, lower face jowls and lines and grooves around the nose and mouth .
And the procedure is simple. Using Restylane - your cosmetic surgeon will volumize those facial areas of concern by making small injections into specific, targeted areas. These injections instantly restore volume and contour to those deflated areas, safely and effectively. This is relatively painless due to the anesthetic included in the injection.
So, we have 3 new solutions to the aging face. Combined with a good cosmetic routine and voila - a new you!!
Anti Aging Face Products
Touch your face, what do you feel? Look in the mirror, what do you see? You are looking at your largest organ and the part of you that everyone sees: your skin. Though often under appreciated, your skin performs many important physiological functions and is extremely susceptible to free radical damage. To function optimally and stay healthy, your skin needs nourishing with antioxidants from the inside and outside.
Free Radicals
Our bodies are under continuous attack by free radicals, extremely reactive molecules produced by our environment and our bodies that damage cells and tissues. Signs of aging like wrinkles, pigmentation, sagging are all attributed to Free Radical damage. On the inside, free radical damage is implicated in various diseases including cancers, degenerative diseases, and inflammatory illnesses as well as the aging process itself .
Antioxidants
Our body has a natural defense mechanism to protect itself from the danger of free radical attack: antioxidants. Antioxidants are specific vitamins, minerals, or nutrients that inactivate free radicals before they can damage cells. Hundreds of antioxidants exist; some, such as Alpha Lipoic Acid, the body produces whereas others, such as vitamins E and C, we must consume. They each function slightly differently but work together synergistically to keep the body and skin healthy.
Antioxidants and Skin
The skin is constantly exposed to free radicals produced by harmful pollutants in the environment and, most significantly, UV light. To maintain healthy, youthful skin we must ensure that our skin has enough antioxidants to adequately protect itself. We can deliver these antioxidants to our skin through diet, supplements, and topical products.
Simply consuming natural foods, vitamins, and supplements will not benefit the skin: topical antioxidants are essential. Internal supplementation improves the levels of antioxidants in skin cells, but research now shows that topical application delivers these important nutrients to the skin much more quickly . Science has concluded with clinical research that antioxidants used on the skin offer protection from UV damage, certain types of cancer, and reduce inflammation.
Topical Antioxidants
Topical formulations contain many different antioxidants: all skin is different so you will need to choose the right blend for your skin. Some are stronger than others and many offer additional health benefits. Vitamins C and E, two well-known antioxidants, are both essential for skin health. Additionally, vitamin C stimulates collagen synthesis, and vitamin E provides excellent hydration benefits. Astaxanthin, a super-antioxidant, is harvested from micro-algae in Hawaii and is 500 times more powerful than vitamin E. Pycnogenol®helps on sensitive skin, inflammed skin, or even Rosacea .
These topical antioxidants, as well as others, will protect your skin and optimize skin health, but choose topical products carefully. Look for products that have effective concentrations of these important antioxidants and avoid products that contain potentially harmful ingredients such as mineral oil, petrolatum, and parabens.
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Barry Lycka has sinced written about articles on various topics from Hair Styles, Beauty Tips and Aging. Barry A. S. Lycka is one of North America's foremost authorities on cosmetic, skin cancer, reconstructive and laser surgery of the skin. You can find out more at http://www.barrylyckamd.com and http://www.restoringyouthonline.com. He is founder of the Et. Barry Lycka's top article generates over 60500 views. Bookmark Barry Lycka to your Favourites.
Sondra Miles has sinced written about articles on various topics from Aging, Skin Problems and Skin Care. A natural health enthusiast and member of the R&D team at derma e Natural Bodycare, Sondra Miles has been teaching people about the natural approach to skin care for the past five years. For a free sampler pack and catalog of derma e® products visit. Sondra Miles's top article generates over 9900 views. Bookmark Sondra Miles to your Favourites.
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