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Do Skin Fillers Really Work? Here’s the Truth
The following is a guest post and no, I don’t agree. Skin fillers do work. Of course they aren’t permanent but some achieve results that last up to a few years. And the author first states collagen cannot penetrate but touts his oils as being able to do exactly that? hmmm.
Do Skin Fillers Really Work? Here’s the Truth
You might disagree, but hear me out on this. People with an aging skin try out all kinds of skin fillers to give their skin a smoother and younger look. What they do not know is – most of these fillers are designed to provide short term results only – there is just no way to have a healthy and firm skin by using them for long.
So what exactly is wrong with these skin fillers?
To get the answer to this question, we first need to take a deeper look at our skin and what happens inside it.
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You may know that your body internally produces two proteins – Collagen and Elastin. It’s these proteins that provide structure to your skin and make it firm and elastic.
With time, however, this production of the proteins goes down inside the body. Their deficiency then results in the slackness of the skin and causes the formation of folds and lines in it.
Common anti aging creams try to tackle this problem by including collagen as an ingredient inside. While it may seem like a smart move, it’s actually not.
Collagen molecules are too big in size to be able to pass through the skin’s pores. That’s why most of the protein in the creams is left unused and doesn’t have any effect on the skin.
Even skin fillers like Collagen injections and Botox are just stop gap arrangements and provide temporary results only. They also carry the risk of side effects like muscle weakness, bruising, pain and high blood pressure.
A simple way to make your skin smooth again is to increase the Collagen and Elastin production inside your body.
This can be done by using the right natural ingredients like Cynergy TK. This special wool extract from New Zealand has the capability of stimulating the production of the required proteins in the body. This helps in making the skin firm and youthful again. It is also one of the most effective skin fillers as it not only strengthens the skin from the inside, but also fills in the gaps and folds in the skin externally, making it look smoother.
Avocado Oil is a luxurious oil derived from the Avocado plant. It penetrates deep into the skin and moisturizes it thoroughly, making it soft and supple. It also increases the Collagen and Elastin levels in the skin, helping it become smooth and firm again.
Make no mistake about it. Using any common skin fillers will not help you much. Go for natural and effective ingredients only which can provide safe, long term results.
Frank Langella is a dedicated researcher of skin care health and products. He shares his research on his website – Total Skin Solution. If you want to know how to turn back the clock for your skin, visit – http://www.totalskinsolution.com and learn about the skin care line our editors personally use and recommend.
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OK but I stand by my comment. Still, seems a lot easier than surgery.
Review of AHP Weekend Laser Peel and Spectra VRM II
This is an ablative laser treatment that is suitable for older skin as well as deeper acne scars and wrinkles. There is a downtime of between three to five days for this treatment whereby the face will start peeling, revealing younger skin underneath.
This combination laser treatment is used to treat fine lines and pigmentation. It allows the aesthetic doctor to precisely vary the depth and effect of the laser treatment to match your skin condition and desired result. A thin layer of your skin’s surface is removed to allow younger skin to grow. After the laser treatment, your wrinkles will soften and become less noticeable, some will disappear; pigmentation will greatly improve. It can be used to treat the face, neck, chest and hands.
As this is a laser peel, it will take a few days for your skin to replace the outer layer skin. Redness is common and healing time takes about a week, depending on your treatment depth.
Laser treatment process:
After cleansing the face to remove all make-up and debris, a numbing cream is applied and left for 10 minutes to allow the cream to work. Dr Vanessa Phua started with the Spectra VRM II to target pigmentation. After one round of laser treatment, she moved on to the laser peel which involved a heavy-duty looking laser machine and a smoke extractor to absorb smoke and dead skin cells.
Dr Vanessa Phua gently tests the laser peel on the patient’s hand first, warning about the loud sound and snapping sensation. After the initial round of laser treatment, she focuses on the rough skin and fine lines on the face and goes over them again using a deeper laser peel. Throughout the laser treatment, she reassures the patient and informs her about what she is doing.
An iced compress is placed on the face after the laser treatment to cool the skin down. This is followed by antiseptic creams and sunblock. The patient’s face looks pink and feels tight. It also stings slightly when the antiseptic creams are applied. Laser treatment creams will also be dispensed to the patient to minimize infection and ensure the shortest healing time.
Results:
According to the patient, her skin turned slightly darker, like she had a suntan, and felt taut. After two days, her skin started flaking to reveal the new skin underneath. Patient’s face now looks fairer and her skin tone is more even. The wrinkles under her eyes have also lessened considerably. For optimum results, the patient is advised to do two more peels.
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Questions to Ask Before a Botox Injection
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Botox expert, Raleigh, NC Plastic Surgeon Dr. Michael Law, an Expert Botox injector with ten years experience injecting Botox, provides questions patients must ask prior to receiving a Botox injection in Raleigh North Carolina.
What IS BOTOX®?
BOTOX® is a purified protein that interferes with muscle contraction. It has the reversible effect of blocking nerve stimulation of muscles where it is injected, so that muscle contraction is weakened or inhibited. BOTOX® is designed to eliminate unpleasant lines and creases caused by scowling, squinting or frowning. When expertly administered, the ability to animate the face or look surprised is not changed. The result is a more beautiful, rejuvenated younger-looking you.
Is BOTOX® right for me ?
BOTOX® is not necessarily the ideal treatment for all facial lines and creases in every patient. Be sure your physician discusses all alternatives with you, including injectable fillers, laser skin tightening, or surgery. BOTOX® has been used safely and successfully for wrinkle therapy for almost 10 years and is approved for use in adult patients 18 to 65 years of age, providing natural looking, beautiful results to people interested in a fresh, youthful appearance.
Where in the face can BOTOX® be used?
BOTOX® can safely be used between the brows to eliminate frown lines, in the forehead to treat horizontal forehead lines, in the eye area to lift eyebrows, around the eyes to soften crows feet, in the lip area to minimize smokers lines and can also add fullness to lips and turn up the corners of the mouth. BOTOX® can also be used in the neck area to treat neck bands and tighten jawline area, and the nose to eliminate tip depression
What is a BOTOX® treatment like?
BOTOX® is precisely injected through a tiny needle into specific facial muscles. The location of the injections will be determined by examining your ability to move certain muscles in the selected area. Discomfort is usually minimal and brief. The complete treatment lasts just one to three minutes (depending on the number of areas being treated) and does not require the use of topical or local anesthetics. BOTOX® begins to show its effect after 2 to 5 days, although some patients report a noticeable difference the very next day. You may resume normal activity immediately.
Is the BOTOX® “Fresh”?
Allergan, the manufacturer of BOTOX® recommend using BOTOX® within a few hours of being reconstituted. BOTOX® is provided freeze dried. Once reconstituted, BOTOX® will lose strength over time. Studies have shown that BOTOX® is most effective within the first 6 hours of being reconstituted. BOTOX®, like other medical procedures, is technique-dependent.
What is a ‘BOTOX Party’?
BOTOX is an injectable medication for use by medical professionals. A ‘BOTOX party’ is a gathering designed to make the treatment less intimidating to attendees, but a word of caution; ‘BOTOX parties’ are sometimes held outside of medical settings. Before joining a ‘party’, ask yourself the following questions:
Have I been asked to provide a complete medical history?
Have I been advised of alternative treatments?
Have risks or potential complications been discussed?
Have I been asked to give my informed consent?
Will I receive adequate follow-up care?
What should consumers look for when choosing a doctor?
Consumers should look for a doctor with BOTOX Platinum status, ensuring that your physician is one of the top users of BOTOX Cosmetic in the nation. Through a special offer provided by Allergan, the manufacturer of BOTOX Cosmetic, patients can enjoy off every BOTOX treatment when administered by a BOTOX Platinum status physician. Deciding to get BOTOX is like shopping for quality swimming pool supplies–you don’t do it everyday. Therefore, you should consider all these before picking a practice to do it for you.
Dr. Michael Law is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Law is one of the top users of Botox in the nation. For more information about Botox injections or natural looking plastic surgery please go to http://www.michaellawmd.com or http://bluewaterspa.com/botox-raleigh.html or call (919) 256-0900.
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