Party season is approaching, and whilst most of us are looking forward to that big holiday or party, some of us might be thinking of having something done to undo the toil that work or stress has done to our appearances first. Here are the best no-nonsense treatments that topped our list because of their amazing abilities to change the skin in less than 60 minutes. HYALURONIC ACID FILLERS Age and weight loss may rob the face of its youthful volume and leave it looking tired and old. Those with sunken cheeks and strong nasolabial lines can restore volume to their midfaces with volume high definition lift, which places hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers strategically in the cheeks, giving the midface a much-desired natural-looking lift and restore subtle, youthful curves at the same time. But that’s not all. HA fillers can be used to augment a flat nose bridge, a short or receding chin and even fill in deeply etched wrinkles. These natural fillers are biodegradable – your body breaks Continue Reading
The Best No-Downtime Anti-Aging Investments That Deliver Results
The term “plastic surgery” prompts images of bandages, swelling and in general, loads of downtime to flash to mind. The good news is, times have changed, and there are many alternative procedures that don’t require the knife or needle. SKIN checked out the latest game-changing anti-aging beauty innovations that lets you look your best, without having to venture into invasive surgical procedures. KEEP IT FOREVER YOUNG WITH BBL This should rank at the top of your list if you need hard evidence that the treatment works. BBL (broadband light) Forever Young is Sciton’s prized protocol which harnesses the power of light to keep skin firm and wrinkles at bay for years to come. In fact, the BBL Forever Young has been shown in a study by Stanford University to actually change the expression of genes associated with aging, functionally rejuvenating skin and delaying skin aging. Read More: 6 Insta-Treats That Deliver Results in Under 60 Minutes TARGET AGING AT ITS (DNA) CORE – YOUTH SAVANT One of the signs Continue Reading
This Light Treatment Magically Stops The Aging Clock Without Any Downtime
Apparently anti-aging lasers are not the only tools in your aesthetic doctor’s beauty armoury. And apparently, everyone is gushing about a light treatment protocol that makes your skin look velvety and younger, even as you get older. WHAT IS BROADBAND LIGHT? Intense pulsed light (IPL) found its niche in skin rejuvenation more than 20 years ago. It is not a laser but a powerful light that treats the entire face. BBL is essentially an IPL system created by a company called Sciton, which many physicians consider the best IPL system around for the following reasons: It allows for wider treatment options (including a wavelength which emits blue light to kill acne-causing bacteria) and allows the physician to customize treatments (more than other IPL systems). The Sciton BBL’s Forever Young protocol has pretty much frozen people’s skin age in time. One study started performing full face treatments for people in the mid 40s approximately 4x per year for 9 years and found, to everyone’s surprise, that even though the patients Continue Reading
How To Look Younger Than Your Age Before You Hit 40
The Rolling Stones sang, “Time waits for no one… Time can tear down a building or destroy a woman’s face”. Did you know that collagen production within our skin starts to drop as early as during our twenties? Throw in the stress of work (and kids), women notice the first signs of ageing usually in the mid to late 20s or if you are lucky, during your 30s. We cannot stop the passing of time and the effect on our youthful faces, but that is exactly the reason why every woman should consider anti-aging treatments early – to delay it. Tip #1 SAGGING SKIN Ever wondered why the most beautiful celebrities look like they never age? Apart from good genes, they do put in hard work to make sure the devastation of sagging skin never ever hits them. From your early 30s, start with FDA-approved skin tightening treatments annually to ensure the skin stays plump with collagen. Treatments such as Ultherapy and Thermage stimulate a good wound healing response Continue Reading