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Cosmetic Procedures Now the Norm

By Melinda Croning


Everyone wants to look well rested and more youthful. Plastic surgeons help patients regain their youthful appearance - without having to undergo surgery - by using injectables and skin treatments. Patients who do not want the risk of complications or recovery time required for more invasive plastic surgery treatments find that non-invasive cosmetic procedures are a desirable way to improve their appearance.

These days, everyone freely admits if they have had cosmetic surgery, but not long ago it was seen to be embarrassing to admit to having cosmetic surgery of any kind - the world has changed dramatically. In the field of plastic surgery, non-surgical procedures are one of the fastest growing areas. Non-surgical procedures focus on the troublesome areas of the face and body that might make you look old and tired. These procedures are very effective in the short term, although the results are often temporary.

Patients may opt for non-invasive alternatives rather than surgery for a variety of reasons. First of all, most of these treatments are very affordable. While surgery may be out of your budget, injectables or surface treatments are relatively inexpensive. Second, recovery requires little to no downtime. Those of us with jobs know how difficult it can be to get time off of work. Most of these procedures are done at the office in a short time and patients can go right back to their normal routine. Finally, there is the reduced risk and the safety factor. Compared to surgery, this type of cosmetic procedure presents very few complications. And if you are not happy with the results, they will eventually wear off.

Injectables and surface treatments are the two main types of non-invasive procedures. Typically, injectables are used to plump up the face in an effort to reduce wrinkles and fine lines. Laser treatments and chemical peels are surface treatments that target wrinkle reduction. Patients' most popular non-invasive treatment is Botox. A purified, natural protein, it is injected into the brow area where facial lines and wrinkles exist.

Physicians use it to smooth the deep, persistent lines between your brows that develop over time. With only a few tiny injections, the facial muscles that cause those lines to form will relax for up to four months. The results are dramatic and apparent within days. 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 smooth wrinkles and restore the youthful contour of your face.

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

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

Cosmetic procedures vary. Clearly, there are many ways to make you look younger and feel more beautiful. The good news is that you no longer have to break the bank to get your own treatment.




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