New Techniques For Facial Rejuvenation
Time was that the best hope for a younger looking face was to go under the knife of a qualified plastic surgeon. From the repair of droopy eyelids to face lifts, the surgical route could be expensive, painful and the final result was never guaranteed. If the result was not satisfactory, correcting the problem could mean another expensive surgical procedure. As with any invasive medical procedure, facial or plastic surgery can have adverse side effects and inherent risks. This is not to say that qualified medical professionals are not capable, just that certain procedures come with certain risks.
With the turn of the twenty first century came a plethora of new and exciting skin care procedures that are less invasive than traditional cosmetic and plastic surgery. Advances in laser technology have also played a big part in the movement toward enhancing ones body image. It is important to note that many of these new techniques can still be quite expensive and are not completely without risk. The intense drive to forestall the ravages of aging and stay young looking was once thought of as just for movie stars and others in the fabulously rich and famous set. Now folks of more modest means are taking advantage of this new age in skin care.
An advantage of many new skin rejuvenation techniques lies in a lack of permanence. That is it to say that the effects of procedures like injections of Botox last for only about four or five months before the procedure needs to be repeated. Botox is actually botulism toxin that has been diluted and temporarily paralyzes the muscle tissue and reduces the look of facial wrinkles. The effects wear off as the toxin breaks down in the tissue so to maintain