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Cosmetic Surgery Alternatives - Injections
Collagen injections are frequently
thought of as an alternative to cosmetic surgery, but
there are other types of injections that play an increasing
role in enhancing the skin and facial features.
Collagen injections are mostly used
to improve the appearance of mild to moderate facial
wrinkles. Some people can be allergic to it, so a test
is essential. The results may last from 3 months to
a year, depending on the person. While collagen injections
can make lips appear fuller and smooth out mild wrinkles,
it is not suitable for the vertical wrinkles that often
appear between the nose and lips.
Another cosmetic wrinkle filler is a
gel made from non-animal based hyaluronic acid, under
the trade names Restylane and Hylaform. FDA approved
in 2003/2004, it is integrated into the skin where it
attracts and holds moisture to plump out moderate to
severe wrinkles. It mostly lasts six months or longer,
but is eventually degraded by the body’s own mechanism,
leaving no trace.
A similar procedure is called Lipo-suction.
While this is based on injection, the product injected
is the patient’s own fat. Fat is taken from an
area that is naturally dense in fat such as the thigh
or buttocks, moisture is squeezed out and then it is
injected into the area in need of treatment. An allergic
reaction is impossible since the product is from the
patient’s own body.
Lipo-suction can be used to re-contour
the face, providing definition to the nose and chin,
but it’s not suitable for those areas that move
frequently. Nor can it be used to enhance the breasts
because it makes the diagnoses of cancerous growths
difficult. Lipo-suction is performed in an outpatients
setting as local anaesthetic only is needed. It is possible
to have the fat for this procedure harvested during
another operation such as a tummy tuck, and frozen for
later use.
A procedure called Thermalift is even
less invasive. It is used to tighten aging skin or clear
acne with no injections or incisions. A form of radio
frequency is used to heat the deep layers of the skin,
which in turn shrinks the oil glands, improving the
appearance of the skin and clearing acne. Cooling sprays
are used at the same time to prevent the skin burning.
Botox is a popular treatment these days.
It is a series of injections made that actually weaken
the small muscles of the face, thus eliminating wrinkles.
The effects last from four to six months.
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