Non-surgical plastic surgery procedures have become increasingly popular. These minimally invasive techniques have given people an option to turn back the clock without going under the knife. Here we have compiled the 5 most common non-surgical plastic surgery procedures.
Botox
One of the most common non-surgical plastic surgery procedures is the botulinum toxin injection popularly known as botox. The procedure is effective in treating wrinkles and lines emerging on your face. The treatment has no downtime and is only a thirty minute procedure with the result lasting for at least three to four months.
The botulinum injection temporarily relaxes the muscles and gives your skin time to smooth away those annoying lines. Your surgeon will inject it into the muscles at specific points according to the nature of your wrinkles. It is also used to treat facial lines such as lift corners of the mouth, crow’s feet, and address areas around the eyes and brows.
The patient can return to a normal schedule after the treatment and there is no need for rest or restrictions to activities. Little improvement is visible right away, however, full results may take up to five days. Botox treatment can be undertaken every three to four months.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers come in various formulations and have a wide range of uses. These fillers provide anti-aging alternatives to surgery. The injections help in treating fine lines as well as moderate to severe wrinkles. Dermal fillers can treat areas such as the eyes, mouth, nose, and forehead. It can also be used to reduce a double chin without any surgery.
The treatment has become increasingly popular as many people are put off by the complications and permanence of surgical procedures. The fillers are injected into the layers of the skin according to the nature of the wrinkles. Some products may give immediate results while others may take time to work. The results from this procedure can last up to several months or even longer and there is no downtime.
Chemical Peels
Chemical Peels help in removing dead and old cells from the outer layers of the skin. A solution is used by the surgeon which takes around 15 minutes to be applied. The patient may feel some irritation and stinging. Over the next few days, the upper layer of the skin peels off revealing new and smooth looking skin.
This procedure can treat lines, acne, scarring, uneven skin textures, and wrinkles. Chemical peels can treat varying depths of skin problems. One can get one mild peel done every few weeks until you get the results or one can get moderate to deep peels again in six months to one year.
Laser Hair Removal
Another common non-surgical procedure for both men and women. Laser hair removal helps in removing unwanted hair forever. A pulsating light that passes through the skin to hair follicles is used for the treatment. The hot laser damages the hair follicles and reduces or eliminates future hair growth.
The procedure often takes six to eight treatments, however, one can notice initial results post first treatment itself.
Coolsculpting
Coolsculpting treatment uses cold temperatures to break down excess fat cells. The procedure is primarily used for body contouring. It can also significantly sculpt the contour and shape of the neck and chin. A device is placed on the treatment area to reduce the temperature of fat cells under the skin. This weakens and breaks down the fat cells and is eventually removed from your body through the metabolic process.
These were just five common non-surgical plastic surgery procedures that have gained popularity over the years. However, there are many other non-surgical procedures such as Dysport, Xeomin, that use the same ingredient as botox or Juvederm Voluma (facial filler that contains hyaluronic acid), Restylane (contains hyaluronic acid) and Sculptra (gel containing poly-L-lactic acid is used) which can help in reducing lines and wrinkles while making the skin look smoother and healthier.
Other non-surgical options for men and women also include Radiesse which is an innovative non-invasive procedure that softens wrinkles and line with the help of a gel that contains small spheres of calcium hydroxylapatite which gives the skin an immediate lift and triggers the production of collagen in the body.
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