Advancements in science and development of new treatments for wrinkles treatments provide a greater breadth of options to counter the visible signs of ageing. Non-invasive wrinkle treatments are now available that can be administered in a visit to the doctor and result in no down time afterwards. The effectiveness of each wrinkle treatment will vary and it is important to discuss your expectations with your doctor.
Facial rejuvenation wrinkle treatments can be classified in three categories:
| Resurfacing |
changes the surface of the skin;
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| Injectables |
which can fill lines, smooth wrinkles, and replace collagen, as well as "relax" overactive muscles; and
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| Surgery |
which can lift sagging skin, remove excess fat, and fill hollows.
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This information is inteded as a guide to help you understand the main types of wrinkle treatments available. It is not exhaustive of all treatments & is not intended as a decision making guide. It is recommended that you should always disucss the alternatives with your accredited Health Care Professional before making an decisions.
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Learn about resurfacing treatments and how they can help your skin |
Explore injectables, including a new type of collagen replacement |
Surgery is a well-known option for facial rejuvenation |
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Description
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Common resurfacing techniques include chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and laser resurfacing |
Injectable toxins, traditional fillers, and collagen replacment. These treatments are typically non-invasive. |
Surgery includes many procedures, such as face lift, facial liposuction, and facial fat transfer |
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Conditions Treated
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Each of these techniques is used to correct fine lines, irregular pigmentation, and blemishes. |
Toxins smooth lines in the upper face. Traditional fillers, are used to treat lines and wrinkles.
Collagen replacment help restore your body’s own collagen to treat wrinkles and folds. |
Surgery can be used to correct sagging or loose skin, excess fat or fat in the wrong place. |
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Treatment Site
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These techniques are usually full face treatments. |
Different injectables are appropriate to different areas of the face. |
Full face or specific to an area. |
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Duration
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After a resurfacing procedure, the face continues to age naturally. |
Variable by treatment, from 3 months to 24 months. |
After a surgical procedure, the face continues to age naturally. |
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Side Effects and Down Time
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Redness, slight pain. Down time is minimal – "lunch time" peels can have you back to work immediately afterward. |
Injection site redness, potential bumps. Minimal down time. |
Recovery time depends on scope of surgery.
Possible scaring. |
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Learn More
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Resurfacing
Chemical peels
Microdermabrasion
Laser resurfacing |
Injectables
Toxins
Traditional fillers
Collagen replacment |
Surgery
Facial liposuction
Face lift
Fat transfer |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 05 August 2010 22:24 |
