Many people are always on the lookout for the latest beauty products that will keep them looking young and fresh. One of the key factors in keeping the skin looking youthful is collagen, a protein which is naturally produced by the body. Treatments such as laser skin resurfacing are popular because they lightly damage the skin, causing it to produce more collagen and this is thought to help keep the skin looking smoother and younger.
What is SmartLipo?
SmartLipo was launched in the UK in June 2006 and is a revolutionary evolution of the standard cosmetic surgery procedure, liposuction.
Often marketed as Laser Lipolysis or Laseripolisi (often misspelled Lipolisis) , the procedure works by using a laser to target fatty areas. The laser helps to break down the membranes of the fat cells, turning them into an oily liquid. This liquid is then either removed by suction, or through the body’s natural processes.
There are plenty of wrinkle fillers on the market – Botox, Restylane and Juvederm are probably the most popular alongside collagen wrinkle fillers. However these types of fillers may soon be constrained to history thanks to new biodegradable fillers.
Made from a mixture of hyularonic acid and collagen, the new biodegradable wrinkle fillers are said to have a reduced risk of allergic reactions because their component parts are absorbed by the body at a slower rate. For some patients, the results from these biodegradable wrinkle fillers may be significantly better than the results they could achieve with the more conventional fillers.
There are many who are not sold on the benefits of Botox, claiming that the toxin produces a face which looks unnatural thanks to the freezing of muscles. For those who are looking to maintain or obtain a more youthful looking face but are loathe to try Botox injections, Sculptra may be a good alternative.
A new face cream known as a ‘facelift in a jar’ has just gone onto sale in the UK. The Athena 7 Minute Lift cream – already available in the US – is now in UK shops and claims to be the first cosmetic cream offering an injection free, non-invasive, painless alternative to Botox. The UK launch is six months behind the US thanks to six months of wrangling over licenses.
The latest anti-aging technique trend in the US and UK is carbon dioxide injections. The procedure is hailed as the next Botox and is most commonly known as ‘Carboxy’. Carboxy is popular because, like Botox, it is a non-surgical procedure therefore can be classed a lunchtime technique.
Cheek fillers are the newest must-have in the world of cosmetic surgery.
The problem is this: you may have a slim, toned body but you may find you have a very gaunt looking face, particularly as you get older. The chances are that if you diet and have a svelte figure, your cheeks may be slightly sunken with your skin starting to be a little loose and baggy with some wrinkles. However, if you put on a little weight, your face plumps up slightly, making you look younger.
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