The urge to look good is inevitable. Yet there is not enough time in today's fast paced corporate world to go for elaborate cosmetic surgeries. The minimally invasive cosmetic procedures come to rescue here. These are simple office procedures, which are cost-effective, have proven results, have mimnal downtime and cause no permanent change. These time-tested cosmetic procedures are the best kept secret of celebrities and have now gained worldwide popularity. They are now available at your doorstep...
Botulinum Toxin (Botox)
Introduction- Botulinum is a neurotoxin obtained from Clostridium Botulinum bacteriae. It has become the most commonly used injectable for anti-aging in recent years.
Mechanism of action- Botox when injected in appropriate amounts in the facial muscles causes relaxation of these muscles and smoothens out fine lines and wrinkles.
It is commonly used in the following indications-
1. Correction of frown lines on forehead.
2. Crow's feet.
3. Correction of gummy smile.
4. Neck bands.
5. Masseteric Hypertrophy or Spasms.
6. Frey's Syndrome.
7. Excessive sweating in armpits.
Procedure- Botox injections are performed as an office procedure under topical anaesthesia. They have no downtime and patient and drive home after the procedure and does not need to take the day off.
After the procedure the patient will feel numbness due to the anaesthesia, some swelling and heaviness. The effects of Botox appear in a couple of days' time and last for 3 months to 2 years. They can also be used in conjunction with other treatments like Fillers for Facial Rejuvenation.
Fillers.
These are chemically inert compounds like Hyaluronic Acid, Calcium Hydroxyapatite, collagen, which when injected in appropriate amounts all volume to lips and cheeks or fill lines around the mouth.
They are commonly used in following indications-
1. Tear trough augmentation.
2. Nasolabial fold correction.
3. Jawline contouring.
4. Liquid rhinoplasty- non-surgical nose correction.
They can be performed as an office procedure under topical anaesthesia and have minimal downtime. Patient will experience numbness, slight bruising and heaviness after the procedure. The effects can be seen immediately and last for 6 months to two years.
Chemical Peels-
A chemical peel is a chemical solution which is applied to the face to improve the texture and tone of the skin by removing the outer damaged layers.
Sun exposure, Acne, Sun-spots and aging can leave your skin tone uneven, wrinkled, spotted or scarred.
A chemical peel is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve the appearance of your skin.
What can a chemical peel improve-
1. Acne scars.
2. Fine lines and wrinkles.
3. Irregular Skin pigmentation.
4. Rough skin and scaly patches.
5. Sun damaged skin
What a peel cant do-
1. Treat deep lines and wrinkles.
2. Significantly tighten loose skin.
3. Remove deep scars.
A peel session is similar to a facial session. It is painless and relaxing and is performed as an office procedure. Superficial peels have minimal downtime and also called lunchtime peels. Deep peels which are done for deep scars can cause redness and exfoliation of skin which lasts for upto 1 weeks' time. One should avoid exposure to sun and use Sunscreen vigilantly during this period. Party peels or bridal peels for a bridal glow should be done at least one week before the actual event to achieve best results.
MicroDermabrasion-
These include various minimally invasive techniques which physically abrade the skin by use of devices which gently exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin by removing the thick outer layer.
These procedures are performed under topical anaesthesia and can be combined with various other techniques like fillers, BOTOX and PRP application for facial rejuvenation.
Microdermabrasion can do the following-
1. Improve spots and black heads.
2. Improve hyperpigmentation.
3. Exfoliate and refresh your skin.
4. Reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
5. Reduce or eliminate pores.
6. Treat Acne scars.
These procedures can be performed as office procedures. Downtime ranges from 5 to 7 days depending on depth of Abrasions. Minimal swelling, bruising and exfoliation is expected after the procedure to last upto 7 days. Sun exposure should be strictly avoided in the interim period to avoid hyper-pigmentation.
Thread Lifts.
Thread lifts is a type of procedure wherein temporary sutures are used to produce subtle but visible 'lift' in the skin.
An effective anti-aging solution for women in the age group of 40 to 60 years, who are still not candidates for a surgical face-lift, the thread lift acts has a dual mechanism of action.
First, by physically lifting and tightening the face and second, by provoking body's healing response and causing the body to direct large surges of collagen to the treated areas.
The biggest advantage of having a thread lift over a facelift is that it greatly reduces the recovery time. The patient can drive home the same day after the procedure.
The effects take about 2 weeks to fully appear and last for 2 to 3 years.
Botulinum Toxin (Botox)
Introduction- Botulinum is a neurotoxin obtained from Clostridium Botulinum bacteriae. It has become the most commonly used injectable for anti-aging in recent years.
Mechanism of action- Botox when injected in appropriate amounts in the facial muscles causes relaxation of these muscles and smoothens out fine lines and wrinkles.
It is commonly used in the following indications-
1. Correction of frown lines on forehead.
2. Crow's feet.
3. Correction of gummy smile.
4. Neck bands.
5. Masseteric Hypertrophy or Spasms.
6. Frey's Syndrome.
7. Excessive sweating in armpits.
Procedure- Botox injections are performed as an office procedure under topical anaesthesia. They have no downtime and patient and drive home after the procedure and does not need to take the day off.
After the procedure the patient will feel numbness due to the anaesthesia, some swelling and heaviness. The effects of Botox appear in a couple of days' time and last for 3 months to 2 years. They can also be used in conjunction with other treatments like Fillers for Facial Rejuvenation.
Fillers.
These are chemically inert compounds like Hyaluronic Acid, Calcium Hydroxyapatite, collagen, which when injected in appropriate amounts all volume to lips and cheeks or fill lines around the mouth.
They are commonly used in following indications-
1. Tear trough augmentation.
2. Nasolabial fold correction.
3. Jawline contouring.
4. Liquid rhinoplasty- non-surgical nose correction.
They can be performed as an office procedure under topical anaesthesia and have minimal downtime. Patient will experience numbness, slight bruising and heaviness after the procedure. The effects can be seen immediately and last for 6 months to two years.
Chemical Peels-
A chemical peel is a chemical solution which is applied to the face to improve the texture and tone of the skin by removing the outer damaged layers.
Sun exposure, Acne, Sun-spots and aging can leave your skin tone uneven, wrinkled, spotted or scarred.
A chemical peel is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve the appearance of your skin.
What can a chemical peel improve-
1. Acne scars.
2. Fine lines and wrinkles.
3. Irregular Skin pigmentation.
4. Rough skin and scaly patches.
5. Sun damaged skin
What a peel cant do-
1. Treat deep lines and wrinkles.
2. Significantly tighten loose skin.
3. Remove deep scars.
A peel session is similar to a facial session. It is painless and relaxing and is performed as an office procedure. Superficial peels have minimal downtime and also called lunchtime peels. Deep peels which are done for deep scars can cause redness and exfoliation of skin which lasts for upto 1 weeks' time. One should avoid exposure to sun and use Sunscreen vigilantly during this period. Party peels or bridal peels for a bridal glow should be done at least one week before the actual event to achieve best results.
MicroDermabrasion-
These include various minimally invasive techniques which physically abrade the skin by use of devices which gently exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin by removing the thick outer layer.
These procedures are performed under topical anaesthesia and can be combined with various other techniques like fillers, BOTOX and PRP application for facial rejuvenation.
Microdermabrasion can do the following-
1. Improve spots and black heads.
2. Improve hyperpigmentation.
3. Exfoliate and refresh your skin.
4. Reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
5. Reduce or eliminate pores.
6. Treat Acne scars.
These procedures can be performed as office procedures. Downtime ranges from 5 to 7 days depending on depth of Abrasions. Minimal swelling, bruising and exfoliation is expected after the procedure to last upto 7 days. Sun exposure should be strictly avoided in the interim period to avoid hyper-pigmentation.
Thread Lifts.
Thread lifts is a type of procedure wherein temporary sutures are used to produce subtle but visible 'lift' in the skin.
An effective anti-aging solution for women in the age group of 40 to 60 years, who are still not candidates for a surgical face-lift, the thread lift acts has a dual mechanism of action.
First, by physically lifting and tightening the face and second, by provoking body's healing response and causing the body to direct large surges of collagen to the treated areas.
The biggest advantage of having a thread lift over a facelift is that it greatly reduces the recovery time. The patient can drive home the same day after the procedure.
The effects take about 2 weeks to fully appear and last for 2 to 3 years.
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