ANTI AGING TEATMENT
Throughout history men and women have tried to turn back the
clock on aging. Anti-aging skin care products and treatments can be expensive.
Before you jump on the bandwagon to help improve your appearance, it’s best to
learn about and evaluate the latest treatments available.
Most people start to notice changes in their skin in their late
30s. After the age of 40, is when most areas of the face that was full, begins
to get depressed or develop shadowing or darkening. Of course, this makes the
face look older.
Below is a summary of some of the true and tried, and newest
treatments designed to help reverse aging.
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Retinoids—This vitamin A derived ingredient is sold
under the brand names of Retin-A or Renova. The active ingredient is usually
tretinoin or retinol. In 2009Archives of Dermatology reported
that high concentrations of vitamin A may be linked to lung cancer. The National
Toxicology Program (NTP) has suggested that some retinoids may pose a cancer
risk, with recent animal tests.
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Chemical
peels—Skin professionals
apply an acid on your skin to cause the top layer of your skin to peel off.
Peels as an anti-aging treatment come in a variety of strengths, with some
being very harsh and irritating. In fact, the very strong chemical peels may
cause seconddegree burns. The recovery period after the peel can also be
difficult. It takes at least two weeks before you can even wear makeup to cover
the redness caused by the peel. The cost of a chemical peel may vary from $150
to $6000. To maintain the effect, it’s suggested to get chemical peels from
every two to three weeks to a few times a year.
- Microabrasion to erase those wrinkles—Dermatologists may abrade your skin to allow the
chemicals for peeling to penetrate better. This procedure basically
roughens the skin allowing the chemical peel to exfoliate unwanted skin
and to make the chemical peel more effective. One side effect may be to
spread warts, herpes virus, bacteria or other virus sores from one part of
your skin to other areas. The cost may be from $70 to $250 per treatment.
How often you will need to have microabrasion on your skin may vary from
weekly to monthly. You may have temporary side effects of swelling,
redness and bruising.
- Laser anti-aging skin treatment—Your dermatologist may use light or heat through laser
for a variety of skin conditions, including anti-aging skin treatments.
There are different types of lasers. One type will warn you to stay
completely indoors and away from direct light for at least two days
following the treatment. If you are takings medications that also warn
against light sensitivity, you may not be a good candidate for skin laser
treatment. The cost may vary from $500 to $5000 and up. You may need to
get these treatments for several weeks and then touchups once a year.
Fractional photothermolysis is a newer laser treatment technology. Lasers
have improved over the years to help with treatment of visible broken
blood vessels to targeting and improving small areas of skin.
- Botox—Injectable
Botox (botulinum toxin) is to help improve wrinkles for a mere cost of
$300 to $500 per treatment. But that cost can go up if you want filler
such as collagen added to the injection. They only last three to four
months. The common look of skin appearing frozen is due to how Botox
works. It prevents wrinkles and fine lines by paralyzing the muscle where
it is injected. This will not allow the wrinkle or frown to form. Side
effects may include bruising, headaches and burning.
- Injectable Fillers—Multiple
injections of certain chemicals called fillers, may also be recommended
for anti-aging treatments. These may include hyaluronic acid or
poly-L-lactic acid.
One specific filler is an FDA approved product called Hylaform.
This is made of hylaronic acid and used to plump the skin. It can be used on
thin lips to make it fuller.
Another latest FDA approved filler for facial rejuvenation is
calcium hydroxylapatite. It is used to restore and promote collagen production,
lasting up to a year with results. Reports show this may have higher adverse
effects than hyaluronic acid fillers.
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Fat
Transfer—This technique plumps
up your drooping, sinking or sagging skin. Fat is injected from one place and
injected to another.
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Thread
Lift—Tiny strings, which
act as pulleys, are surgically inserted into the inner layers of skin tissue.
The procedure usually takes about an hour, during which the strings are
stretched causing the skin to pull on itself. This is usually recommended for
jowling or loose skin on the neck area.
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Skin
Care Products—Skin care products may
contain harsh, irritating ingredients, although effective for anti-aging. Be
careful with experimenting with expensive products to smooth wrinkles, and
reduce dark circles. One such irritating ingredients, which is added to most
skin care products for anti-aging is salicylic acid. A wide assortment of
herbal ingredients may also have side effects and cause sensitive skin. Added antioxidants
are helpful to help improve the skin, and are often recommended by
dermatologists.
The Safer Anti-Aging Skin Care
Tips
Based on the information above; obviously the fountain of youth is not as easy as one assumes it may be. The anti-aging skin treatments listed have side effects. And let’s face it; we all know how one looks with multiple Botox injections. The first one may look okay, but after a while you may become unrecognizable.
Based on the information above; obviously the fountain of youth is not as easy as one assumes it may be. The anti-aging skin treatments listed have side effects. And let’s face it; we all know how one looks with multiple Botox injections. The first one may look okay, but after a while you may become unrecognizable.
A balanced, healthy lifestyle, including good nutrition, exercise,
and a positive attitude towards life can go a long way towards preventing
premature aging. With stress management and a balance between fun and work that
you love, you can enjoy a healthy glow, while slowing aging, visibly and
biologically.
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