No matter how much we want to deny that we are getting
older, signs of aging can be seen in our faces. It may include wrinkles around
our eyes and lips, sagging skin on our cheeks, age spots, and other lines that
we can see when we look in the mirror. In recent years, it is hard to take away
these signs of aging without the need to undergo surgery. But with different modern
advances in skin science, these signs can now be reduced or completely
fade away with the use of non-surgical procedures like skin
tightening Thermage and using dermal fillers.
Wrinkle remedies
The most common sign of aging that can occur to any gender
is the wrinkle. It is not only produced when you become old, because there is
still a chance that you can have wrinkles. There are different reasons behind
the production of wrinkles such as stress, sun exposure, poor lifestyle, and
pollution. The good thing now is that wrinkles can now be reduced or completely
removed with different procedures.
One of the common procedures is the dermal filler treatment.
It is a non-surgical procedure that can reduce wrinkles and other fine lines.
The main purpose of dermal fillers is to add volume to our skin and bring back
the collagen, which we need to support and shape our body. Losing collagen is
the main cause of visible natural lines and wrinkles. It fills the hollow areas
in out face and can plump and define our lips. Younger looking skin will be the
result of this type of treatment.
Another common treatment is the injecting of botulinum toxin
or commonly known as Botox. It is usually compared to derma filler but Botox
can only provide temporary fix. The use of Botox can paralyze the muscles of the
target area such as forehead and around the eyes. It relaxes the muscles, which
can cause frown lines and crow’s feet. Smoother skin will be the result several
days after the procedure.
Skin tightening
Thermage
Another common skin aging problems is saggy skin, which can
be solved by skin tightening Thermage procedure. It can lift and tighten skin
that works best in different areas like face, neck, chest, back of hands, and
eyelids. After undergoing this procedure, the fold between mouth and nose will be
reduced and eyes will look bigger after applying the skin tightening Thermage
will be applied on forehead.
The skin tightening Thermage procedure uses captive
radio frequency energy that will heat the inner layers of skin. It can fix skin
that are not in shape and wear out its elasticity. The treatment will heat the
subcutaneous layer, which is made up of collagen and fat, and the thin outer
layer of skin called epidermis. This will result to immediate rejuvenation and
tightening of skin’s collagen structure.
However,
the non-surgical procedures listed above do not mean there are no risks. There
are still possible side effects that can be experienced by patients depending
on what procedure they undergo, the condition of skin, and the application
process. The bottom line is, non-surgical procedures are still less risky
compared to surgical ones. Just be sure to communicate with your dermatologist
to know more about the procedures and what you should do after.