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Facial Rejuvenation
Isn't it true that you want to look 16 even at the age of 60. Our appearance greatly determines how we feel and what others think about us. Therefore its perfectly natural for everyone to want to look young, beautiful and healthy.
Facial rejuvenation is any cosmetic procedure adopted to restore the appearance of a younger age. It refers to a set of surgical procedures which try to restore skin appearance which are typical of youth.
The principal areas include brow lift, elimination of eye bags, eyelid lift, skin aging, facial sagging and wrinkles by face lift, physical or chemical peeling, reduction of double chin, restoration of facial hairline, etc.
A true fact is that men have also started going in for facial rejuvenation along with women. Some popular ways in which facial rejuvenation can be achieved:-
- Chemical peel- cause age spots to disappear
- Botox injections- cause wrinkles to disappear
- Dermabrasion - removes scars and smoothens skin, wrinkles
- Facelift - removes excess fat from face
- Laser skin resurfacing - removes wrinkles and age spots, helps reduce skin discolouration
What are the advantages? Why people go in for them?
- Reduces wrinkles, age spots, sun spots and tightens up loose skin.
- Helps reduce and improve skin discolouration.
- Improves skin texture and colour
- Removes scars and blemishes
- Removes surplus fat from face and body
- Gives a more youthful look to dull skin and boosts self - confidence.
How long do these last?
These cosmetic procedures have to be undergone repeatedly to maintain that young look. After all wrinkles do appear with age, sun spots will occur if you go out. Average duration of these procedures range from two months to two years depending on how well you are able to maintain it. Proper exercise to improve blood circulation, and a good diet helps control aging naturally.
What are the risks and complications involved?
- Injury to nerves that control facial muscles.
- Numbness and scarring
- Dangers of anesthesia
- Infection and bleeding
- Hyperpigmentation
- Loss of hair on scar line
- Blood collection under facial tissues
The average recovery period following any rejuvenation surgery is approximately 3-4 weeks. Pain is relieved with prescription medications. Inflammation and swelling of the face, neck and around the eyes is normal. Remember that this is a normal part of recovery and disappears within 2-3 weeks of the procedure. So, do not get hassled and be patient. It must be remembered that every procedure has its risks.
Herbal facial rejuvenation -
Facial rejuvenation acupuncture is in vogue these days. This is a painless method of reducing the signs of the ageing skin. It is designed to renew the face and simultaneously treat underlying factors that contribute to ageing. It may erase up to 5-10 years from the face. The following may be achieved through this treatment -
- Fine lines may be entirely eliminated and deeper wrinkles diminished.
- Eye bags can be reduced.
- Puffiness eliminated, droopy eyelids lifted and double chin minimized.
- Increased collagen production, muscle tone, tightening of pores.
- Improves hormonal balance to help acne and reduces stress.
This method is a good alternative to other surgical methods as it is cheaper, safer, and virtually painless, with no side effects or risk of disfigurement