Natural Health September 2017

NATURAL & Beauty
What You Need to Know About Facial
Rejuvenation
Signs of ageing may be more visible on
the face than any other area of the body.
Facial rejuvenation is a strategy using a
variety of treatments to combat a variety
of forces at work in an ageing face.
Here are some of the factors that may
accelerate facial ageing:
•Exposure to sun, wind, excessive heat
and cold.
•Chemical and biological pollution.
•Hormonal changes, depleted collagen
production, thinning of the skin due
to free radical damage, facial bone
changes, and slacked facial ligaments.
•Improper daily habits in terms of
skincare, diet, exercise, and
cigarette smoking.
•Medical conditions including skin
disorders, acne, and chicken pox,
which may produce scarring.
•Miscellaneous physiological
functions can produce freckling
pigmentation spots (lentigos), dry spots
(keratoses), broken capillaries, and
hyperpigmentation from hormonal
changes (which may be induced by
pregnancy or birth control medications).
•Genetics.
Facial rejuvenation can mean different
things to different people. There are noninvasive
and minimally invasive treatments
and procedures used to improve slight
facial imperfections, including stem
cell face lift. There are plastic surgery
procedures that can dramatically improve
the appearance of the face. All of these
are forms of facial rejuvenation. The
most successful approach may be a
combination of procedures and treatments
for a comprehensive facial
rejuvenation strategy.
Facial Bones Change With Age
A recent ASPS study helped us better
understand how ageing affects facial
bones. New information about shifting
bone structure and bone loss has an
impact on how plastic surgeons treat
patients seeking cosmetic procedures.
Anti-Ageing Skincare
Today, medical skincare programmes are
available to address the specific needs
of ageing people. Advances have also
been made in the area of exfoliation and
moisturising to maintain skin tone and
appearance. There are also nonsurgical
facelift treatments available to improve skin
texture, elasticity, and pigmentation. Other
common treatments include antioxidant
therapy, vitamin c, and retin-a.
More effective treatments are becoming
available for skin disorders and adult
acne. Facial exercise has been used
to prepare the skin for certain skin
resurfacing treatments. Laser hair removal
helps eliminate facial hair that comes
with age. Micropigmentation has arrived
on the consumer market to assist with
hyperpigmentation (skin discolouration
spots), thinned lips, and fine hair follicles.
Menopause is better understood, making
it easier for both patient and doctor to
combat ageing appearances associated
with menopause. Vitamin supplements
and natural healing have become popular
as well.
Skin Resurfacing Treatments
Microdermabrasion, vibraderm, chemical
peel, and laser skin resurfacing improve
skin texture, the appearance of fine lines,
hyperpigmentation, freckling, dry spots,
and pore size. Some skin resurfacing
procedures offer supplementary benefits
such as reducing the appearance of
broken capillaries and improving collagen
production. Laser scar removal can assist
with ageing scars.
Facial Fillers and Injectables
Facial fillers such as Restylane,Sculptra,
fat transfers, collagen, Radiesse and Laviv
injections work to fill in furrows, wrinkles,
and folds in many of the lower facial areas.
Some of these fillers increase volume in
hollowed or sunken facial areas. Botox
and Dysport release the contraction of the
muscle in order to reduce muscle-causing
wrinkles in the upper facial area. Some
facial injectables and fillers may provide
additional anti-ageing benefits as well. You
can begin with this injectable
fillers overview.
Plastic Surgery Procedures
Mini and micro procedures such as
a feather or thread lift or other facelift
variations may improve the appearance
of a specific facial feature for five or more
years. A facelift can dramatically improve
the appearance of certain facial areas for
ten to 15 years. The brow lift can reduce
severe wrinkles in the forehead and brow
area. Blepharoplasty can remarkably
improve excess fat above the eyes and
certain wrinkles in the eye area. If you are
interested in a facelift, it is important to
discuss the facelift cost with your surgeon
so you have a better understanding of
the associated fees of the procedure. It is
also important to ask him or her to view
a portfolio of facelift before and after
photos to see how the surgery could help
you. Facial implants, including cheek,
chin, or jaw implants, can improve the
appearance of reduced bone structure in an
ageing face. The neck lift is another facial
rejuvenation procedure, giving your neck a
more youthful appearance. Rhinoplasty is a
facial-rejuvenation component to correct or
improve the appearance of your nose.
Consult Qualified Treatment Providers
There are so many facial-rejuvenation
options available today, with so many
different areas of focus, a combination
treatment plan may be the best way to
achieve your rejuvenation goals. You will
need to consult a board-certified plastic
surgeon, a dermatologist, and other
skincare professionals to discuss your
condition, your goals, and to create a
customised treatment strategy.
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