Choices For a Non-surgical Face Lift

Before taking the drastic and more permanent solution of undergoing surgery, many people often consider the option of a non-surgical facelift to enhance and rejuvenate their looks. This is usually a cost effective way to reduce lines and wrinkles and make the face look younger. With a non surgical face lifting treatment, your recovery time will be much shorter, some requiring no time at all, with the added bonus of saving money. Some people even chose a natural face lift which is an even less drastic method for youthful looks.

Surgery will require you to have a fairly long re cooperation time and it is not without an element of danger. Although an average surgical face lift costs around 3000/$6000, you may find that there are other costs involved post surgery. It is those factors that make non-surgical face lifts more attractive, even though the results do not last as long. Some methods even have an added advantage if a person has some minor skin imperfections as these can often be rectified at the same time. Find out how to chose the right method for you.

The first thing people think about when you talk about non-surgical face lifting is Botox. This is possibly the most popular form of face lifting. It works by being injected into certain facial muscles which then relax and get paralysed so that they don’t move. This means that your skin won’t crease or wrinkle and gives it a younger look. You will need to decide how many injections you need which normally cost approximately 100/$200 per shot. The great thing is that after the injections, it only takes an hour or so for the swelling to subside so you could even get them done in your lunch hour and look fantastic for that evening date. You will not need any further shots for between 3 to 6 months. Each person will be different. Only those who are taking anti-biotics are exempt from this treatment, but will be eligible once they have finished their medication.

Another popular option that also requires needles is the collagen injection. Collagen, which is part of the skins’ structure, is injected into the affected areas. It fills out the skin which is why it is also known as filler, making it smooth and younger looking. There are several different types of fillers which can be used so it is worth talking to your cosmetic surgeon about the options available. The cost of the injections will depend on the type of filler used. As many of the substances used are natural, they get absorbed into the body, the individual rate of absorption will dictate how many treatments you need in a year.

Number three in the non-surgical face lift table covers several different methods to achieve the same result. A youthful looking face is achieved by gradually removing layers of skin. The methods available are microdermabrasion, where the skin is removed by ’sand blasting’, chemical peel, which uses chemicals to remove the skin, laser treatment, and finally dermabrasion which is a more drastic method and is considered by some as a surgical treatment because of the fairly long recovery time. The final results are a smoother skin, with all the small lines and , perhaps, minor blemishes removed. Any really deep lines and wrinkles will remain but they are lessened. The treatments start at about 75/$150 and can go to over 1000/$2000 but the effects should last for a year before needing further treatment.

For those people who do not wish to use the above, there are a great many face lifting creams on the market. Each has a special list of ingredients that offer to reduce wrinkles and tighten the skin. The only way to find out which works for you is to experiment until you find the one that works well for your type of skin. It is also worth considering to use one of these products after having any other type of lifting as they may well prolong the effects of your treatment.

When it comes to the safest, cheapest and probably most longest lasting type of non-surgical face lift, you cannot beat a set of well designed facial exercises. The key here is well designed as there many different facial exercises around and some may even increase your wrinkles. Ideally look for those that are isometric as they really improve the muscle and skin tone of your face. There is a misconception that they take a long time to do. Not really so. The first stage may require some time and effort but after a couple of weeks you only need a couple of minutes per day and that can be dome when you apply your skin cream. This natural face lift method can also be beneficial both pre and post operation if you are determined to have some other form of lifting as it gets your face into better shape for any further work.

Finally, if you do wish to have use some of the non-surgical face lifts that use injections or chemicals, always talk it over with your doctor first. When looking for a cosmetic surgery, always choose one that is a member of an association that is acknowledged by the local authority or medical profession. That way you will have some protection in the unlikely event of things going wrong. The personal recommendation is valuable as at least you know somebody who has been there, had the treatment and is a satisfied customer.