It’s said that the first place of body that shows age is your skin, and perhaps this is true. Our skin is subject to constant exposure, nowhere more than the face. Whether or not a person feels comfortable with the signs of age is entirely up to them. But many find that keeping their skin fresh and rejuvenated is a major confidence booster. When you feel better about yourself, it shows in your outlook and how you carry yourself in general. There are many options through which you can keep yourself looking fresh and revitalizing. Though plastic surgery is one of them, plastic surgery itself doesn’t always involve going under the knife.
Botox Injections: The Truth Behind The Myths
Although botox injections are very common in today’s world, there are still some misconceptions about their results and what they involve floating about the rumor mill. For one thing, any discomfort involved in botox treatments is extremely minimal. For another, when administered by trained professionals, the results are major and rather quick. In fact, an estimated 82% of patients see results from botox within a week of their first treatments. By consulting with a professional, you can target the parts of your body that will yield the results you want. In many cases, patients simply want a naturally youthful look, and this is usually achieved with ease. Furthermore, botox lasts a good while — on average, for four months. This means simply visiting a doctor for treatments around three times a year to maintain the look you want.
Botox Versus Juvederm: What’s The Difference?
Like botox, Juvederm involves injections in “problem areas” and a youthful effect. How they achieve that effect is the main difference. While botox prevents movement of the muscles that cause wrinkles, Juvederm is a filler, combating the volume loss that causes the look of aging many experience. Botox targets areas that commonly wrinkle, while Juvederm focuses on areas that “sink”, like cheeks. Both can work towards the looks of a non-surgical facelift. With Juvederm treatments costing around $300 to $800 on average, their lasting power makes them relatively affordable. They’re also, like Botox, minimally painful as a hyaluronic acid-based filler. Hyaluronic acid-based fillers usually rate only a 1.5 out of five on the pain scale.
Laser Skin Resurfacing: Injection-Free Alternatives
Laser skin resurfacing is a way of rejuvenating your skin without injections. This kind of treatment is a great option for those who have experienced an amount of sun damage or acne, as well as some level of minor scarring. Essentially, the treatment removes the first layer of skin. This allows the new skin to grow back tighter and fresher, with an overall younger look. The treatment can be applied to just parts of the face, or the whole face. Parts of the face can be treated in 30 to 45 minutes, while the whole face takes two hours — overall, the process is rather fast. Soreness is normal afterwards, but it can be comparable to the feeling one experiences after a sunburn. Your doctor may prescribe steroids to reduce swelling afterward, as well as some minor painkillers. The process is not invasive, and can be repeated.
The types of skin treatments available are extremely varied. Chemical peels, for example, are a possible alternative to laser skin resurfacing. Allow your doctor to discuss possible options with you for the best results. Whatever you end up choosing, you’ll likely find yourself looking and feeling younger afterwards. You may not be an entirely new person — but hopefully, you’ll feel like one.