(Newswire.net — September 26, 2018) — We hear a lot about “non-surgical” facelifts, and clinics that help ordinary men and women who hope to erase the insults of time with a wide range of rejuvenation treatments.
Non-Surgical Facelifts: What You Need to Know
Once upon a time, facelifts were for the rich and famous, and they always required surgery. But times have changed. Nowadays, we hear a lot about “non-surgical” facelifts, and cosmetic clinics help ordinary men and women who hope to erase the insults of time with a wide range of rejuvenation treatments.
With non-surgical cosmetic procedures becoming increasingly affordable, you might be wondering what your options are and what results you can expect. Shelley Stevens, a qualified cosmetic nurse with experience in both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments, ran us through popular non-surgical facelift techniques.
Ultraformer III – High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
Wrinkles, folds, and sagging skin are among the top targets for cosmetic surgery. But according to Shelley, you can tighten up skin, reduce wrinkles, and reduce sagging by simply letting a therapist direct ultrasound waves into the tissues that lie beneath your skin.
“We use the world-leading Ultraformer III when it comes to HIFU non surgical facelifts as there are many imitations that do not deliver the same results. This piece of equipment is one reason people come to us,” says Shelley.
“It’s scientifically tested and approved by regulatory authorities,” she says. “It won’t give you the dramatic results you get from surgery, but that can be an advantage too. There’s some effect immediately, but the primary advantage is that it stimulates collagen production in the skin. Of course, that means you only see the full result later on.”
Brighten up With LED Light Therapy
Can special LED lights really reduce wrinkles? Shelley points us towards a slew of scientific papers that say it certainly does. “It’s a relatively new development,” she explains, “and I’m thrilled with the results. Platinum Face and Body Clinic purchased a state-of-the-art LED therapy device, and it’s one of the best investments we ever made.”
Apart from reducing wrinkles, LED light therapy smooths out gaping pores, brightens the skin and helps to treat pigmentation blemishes.
Skin Needling – Not Nearly as Drastic as it Sounds
When it comes to rejuvenating skin, collagen is the key player. By inserting tiny needles into the skin, skin needling persuades the body that it needs to do some mending, and it goes into collagen-producing overdrive. But needles, it sounds so painful!
Shelley laughs. “It’s really not as bad as it sounds. We use an advanced Dermapen. The needles are so tiny, and they move so quickly, that it just feels like I’m brushing your skin with something a little rough.”
Injectables Turn Back the Clock
Hoping to soften frown lines, marionette lines and crows’ feet… Injectables could be the answer. But there’s more. “As we age our lips tend to get thinner,” says Shelley. “A lot of people want to have softer, fuller lips. And there are areas where the skin sinks away because of collagen loss. That gives you an older, more tired appearance. We can instantly relax wrinkles, plump up skin, and address asymmetry with injectables.”
Choosing Treatments
Shelley says it’s all about results rather than treatment choices. “It depends on what’s bothering you about your appearance and what you want to achieve. Sometimes we’ll recommend one type of treatment, at others, we’ll suggest a combination. But it comes down to what you want.”
“If the results you’re looking for can only be achieved with surgery, we’ll tell you so. Our clinic thrives because we don’t make unrealistic promises – that means that we have satisfied clients because they get what they’re expecting to get.”
“We like non-surgical techniques because there’s no downtime. The results aren’t as dramatic as those you’ll get if you go under the knife, but people will comment that you’re looking great without realising you had treatments. To us, that’s an added advantage. You’re still “you,” only fresher and more relaxed-looking.”
To find out more about non-surgical facelifts in the Illawarra and Sydney area, you can reach Shelley and her experienced team at Platinum Face and Body Clinic to make an online booking or by calling (02) 4200 9468.
Written & Syndicated by Baxton Media.