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Stop the Clock: Lift and Tighten Without the Knife

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Forget the facelift. In the last five years, a flurry of new noninvasive cosmetic procedures have come along, promising to turn back the clock on aging skin without as much risk and recovery time as surgery.

From fillers to lasers, 83 percent of all cosmetic procedures performed in the offices of cosmetic plastic surgeons in 2010 were nonsurgical, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Of course, not all of the wrinkle-busting, skin-tightening treatments out there are worth the time and money. And because most require refreshing every few months or years — or look better used in combination with each other — they can be as expensive as surgery in the long run.

Unlike surgical lifts that simply pull the skin or muscles tight, however, these no-scalpel treatments increase the collagen and elastin in the skin, making it feel younger. “Some of these devices are changing the quality of the skin,” says New York City dermatologist Neil Sadick. Read more

               

The end of ageing: The remarkable new treatments doctors say will keep us young

Orlando in Florida, home of Disneyland’s Magic Kingdom, this year hosted a fantastical event, although there wasn’t a Mickey Mouse in sight.

The city was the location for the 19th Annual World Congress on Anti-Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine, which, if the futuristic treatments on show were to be believed, heralded a new era in anti-ageing technology. Read more

               

Boomers will be spending billions to counter aging

Baby boomers heading into what used to be called retirement age are providing a 70 million-member strong market for legions of companies, entrepreneurs and cosmetic surgeons eager to capitalize on their “forever young” mindset, whether it’s through wrinkle creams, face-lifts or workout regimens.

It adds up to potential bonanza. The market research firm Global Industry Analysts projects that a boomer-fueled consumer base, “seeking to keep the dreaded signs of aging at bay,” will push the U.S. market for anti-aging products from about $80 billion now to more than $114 billion by 2015. Read more

               

Non-invasive anti-aging procedures growing in popularity

While some individuals may be more familiar with cosmetic surgeries such as facelifts and liposuction, it seems that more patients seeking anti-aging treatments are opting for non-invasive procedures. There is a wide variety of options for patients who want quick, effective and less-invasive treatments, and they are growing in popularity, according to NBC Connecticut.

One of the most well known and preferred treatment for crow’s feet and other facial wrinkles is Botox. However, there are other anti-wrinkle agents on the market that are available, such as Dysport, which is similar in price and treatment. Read more

               

Melior Clinics identify top 10 ageing issues

Non-surgical anti-ageing treatments are becoming more and more popular as men and women of all ages look to combat the signs of ageing by restoring plump, taut and smooth skin.

1. Fine Lines & Wrinkes

Fine lines and wrinkles most often appear when the face is moving. These can be treated with Botox and other anti-wrinkle products causing nerve endings which serve the muscles to freeze, thus minimising muscle contraction and diminishing the appearance of lines. A Botox treatment is completed within minutes and the effects will last 3-5 months.

2. Deep Lines & Folds

Deep lines and folds appear in very specific areas and remain in evidence even when the face is static. Hyaluronic-acid based dermal fillers can be applied to single lines or creases adding volume and leaving a smooth and natural look and feel. Popular treatments include Juvederm Ultra, Restylane and Sub-Q. Results are instant and last 6-12 months.

3. Loss of Elastin

The skin loses its elasticity and tautness and starts to sag as collagen levels decrease. Collagen stimulants including Sculptra and dermaroller treatments work by encouraging the production of collagen and elastin which is what gives the skin its taut and youthful appearance. Results may take a few weeks to become fully evident although can last up to two years.

4. Loss of Volume

Loss of volume occurs as the skin loses its elasticity and hyaluronic acid levels decline. Treatments including volumisers and elastin stimulants work by increasing volume and elastin levels. This can be done to specific areas or more globally, to a larger facial area using products including Juvederm Voluma and Sculptra. Read more

               

Anti-Aging/Wellness Pillow Solves Common Sleep Problems

Young Innovations Inc. has introduced the enVy™Pillow—a new, made inCanada product designed with two objectives: to wake up feeling good and looking good. This unique anti-aging pillow prevents sleep lines and promotes optimum wellness and comfortby providing proper head and neck / spine support. 

Traditional foam and feather pillows are not ergonomically designed for neck, shoulder and spinalalignment. Sleeping on a substandard pillow can cause pain, discomfort and sleep deprivation resulting in a myriad of health problems including structural stress, TMJ, irritability, poorconcentration, fatigue, and premature aging.  The new patent pending enVy™ pillow has a revolutionary v-shape design and is a valuable asset inreducing the signs of aging and promoting health and wellbeing.

The unique ergonomic V-Shape design cradles the head to help minimize facial compressioncausing sleep lines. Read more

               

Hope in a Jar — Cosmeceutical Science : Fact or Fiction - Part 1

Down the way from my office in Beverly Hills sits a stately Neiman Marcus store. As the double doors to the first floor open before me; I am inundated by the sights, sounds and smells of the cosmetic counter. What they offer is simple: promises of eternal youth and beauty. Each counter is manned by an army of young men and women dressed in long white lab coats. One wonders what medical training they must have to go through to don such spiffy uniforms. As a customer approaches a counter they are greeted by these so-called medical experts who are eager to explain how their concoctions and potions promise to repair your DNA, RNA, and all other portions of your body. I wonder if I could use some of these things to repair my automobile?

If Ponce De Leon knew of these miles of aisles of miracles he could have saved a lot of time by hopping a plane from Madrid to LA. If that is not enough; a lot of these potions are emblazoned by the names of Doctor’s who inhabit the pages of woman’s beauty magazines. Do these Physicians have large bubbling cauldrons where they brew their liquids with the help of their faithful assistant Igor in some distant part of Transylvania? Then late at night and on places like QVC and the Home Shopping Network we find another group: celebrities, sports heroes, physicians and an occasional unknown offer monthly supplies of the latest discovery of the fountain of youth fluid, cream, capsule or drink that you positively cannot live without…. at last we have the brew that is true! Read more

               

The Nation: Feminism’s Face Lift

During the Senate’s debates over who should bear the cost of the nearly $900 billion healthcare bill, there emerged a surprising suggestion: plastic surgery patients. A proposed tax, dubbed the “Bo-Tax” after the wrinkle-reducing injections, would add a 5 percent additional charge to elective cosmetic procedures. The tax could help raise $6 billion over the next ten years to offset the cost of health reform. It was included in the original healthcare bill the Senate considered, and it is likely to make it into the modified bill, when the details of the newly brokered Senate compromise are finally announced. Apparently breast enhancements and liposuction can be channeled to benefit the public good. Read more

               

9 Top Cosmetic Treatments for Aging Skin

No one likes looking older…which is why we spend billions of dollars every year on over-the-counter products, prescription creams and fillers, and, most drastically, cosmetic surgery. Do any of these actually work to reduce the signs of aging? In many cases, yes—at least temporarily. But given the not-inconsiderable costs (and in the case of surgery and some procedures, the risks), it’s important to be smart in your choices.

How to find a doctor? Dermatologists can prescribe skin creams and perform laser skin-resurfacing and chemical peels, and they can administer injections. Surgical procedures, meantime, can be performed by cosmetic and plastic surgeons, and some ear, nose, and throat doctors (otolaryngologists). A good first step is to make sure that the doctor is board-certified by the appropriate organization (the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and American Board of Otolaryngology, for instance). Check with your state medical board to see if the doctor has complaints on file. When you pick a doctor, ask how often and how frequently he or she performs the procedure that you’re having (weekly is better than monthly). If the doc works from an outpatient surgical center, ask whether he or she has hospital privileges should any problems arise during your surgery.

Here is a quick guide to some of the most popular treatments and procedures. Read more

               

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Study: Women Worry About Their Bodies 252 Times a Week

November 23, 2009

A survey has shown that women are constantly concerned by their appearance and worries about aging.  One hundred women were asked to carry a clicker in an experiment to measure how many times they felt anxiety about their bodies aging.  Over a seven day period, the women aged 35 to 69 had to use the clicker every time they worried about their face, body, or appearance in general. Read more

               

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