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Cosmetic Procedures Now the Norm

By Melinda Croning


Looking younger and well rested is what we all want. By using skin treatments and injectables, plastic surgeons help patients avoid surgery and still regain their youthful appearance. Patients who want to improve their appearance without the risk of complications or recovery time needed with more invasive plastic surgery treatments find non-invasive cosmetic procedures appealing.

Not that long ago it was seen to be embarrassing to admit to having cosmetic surgery of any kind but in today's world things have changed so dramatically that everyone freely admits that they have had cosmetic surgery. Non-surgical procedures are one of the fastest growing areas of plastic surgery. Non-invasive procedures focus on the troublesome areas of the body and face that might make you look tired and old. Although they often provide temporary results, in the short term these procedures are very effective.

For a variety of reasons, patients may choose non-invasive alternatives over surgery. First of all, most of these treatments are very affordable. Surgery may be expensive, while injectables or surface treatments are within your budget. Secondly, there is little to no downtime needed for recovery. Those of us with jobs know how difficult it can be to get time off of work. Most of these procedures are done in very little time at the office and patients are able to immediately return to their normal routine. The safety factor and the reduced risk are also factors. There are very few complications associated with this type of cosmetic procedure as compared to surgery. And if you do not like the results, they do wear off with time.

Non-invasive procedures involve two main types: injectables and surface treatments. Injectables are usually employed to reduce wrinkles and fine lines by plumping up the face. Laser treatments and chemical peels are surface treatments that target wrinkle reduction. Patients' most popular non-invasive treatment is Botox. Injected into the brow area where facial lines and wrinkles exist, it is simply a natural, purified protein.

The deep, persistent lines between your brows that develop over time are smoothed by physicians when they use it. With only a few tiny injections, the facial muscles that cause those lines to form will relax for up to four months. Within days, the apparent results are dramatic. The best part is, patients are able to return to normal activity almost immediately after receiving the injections.

By plumping the skin, facial fillers replace volume that is lost due to the natural process of aging. These injectables restore the youthful contour of your face and smooth wrinkles.

Laser treatments are another popular non-invasive cosmetic procedure that helps to reduce the signs of aging. In some cases, laser skin resurfacing can improve the firmness of skin. It is a procedure that smooths the facial skin.

Chemical peels will even out skin tone affected by acne, age, or sun damage. By using a chemical solution to remove the damaged outer layers of your skin, this procedure creates younger, smoother skin. The look of sun-damaged skin can be improved, as well as wrinkles, freckles, scars, and fine lines.

Cosmetic procedures vary. It is clear that there are many means to make you look and feel more beautiful and youthful. It's great news that you don't have to break the bank to have a treatment.




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