The Popularity of the Limited Facelift (Jowl Lift)

Due to television and internet advertising, I get a lot of questions from my exiting patients as well as new potential patients about the 'Lifestyle Lift'. This one-hour 'method' shows some fairly significant before and after results with improvement in the jowl and neck areas. Many people as they age would understandably like to see these improvements.

First and foremost, the 'Lifestyle Lift' is a surgical procedure. That is not made obvious in any of the advertising. Only surgery with cutting and lifting skin can create those results. These are not results that can come from a bottle, laser, or a suture or threadlift. Regardless of the method of anesthesia used (local, sedation, or general) to perform it, this is surgery. Secondly, this procedure is nothing more than a version of a facelift known as a limited facelift. (don't let the term facelift scare you, a facelift only changes the neck and jowl area) Limited facelifts are known by a lot of different names with the Lifestyle Lift being just one of them. It is a scaled down version of a full facelift that can have a powerful effect on the jowl area primarily with some improvement in the neck as well. Thirdly, it is a procedure that has some recovery with swelling and some bruising after surgery. While the recovery is fairly short (a week), it is not possible to have a surgical procedure and have no recovery. While the recovery is mainly one of how the face looks, there is some short sequelae of having been operated on.

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Limited facelifts are very popular today and make up about half of the facelifts that I currently do. They are popular because they offer real visible benefits without an extensive operation. In essence, they do fit some patient's 'lifestyles', hence the brand name from the Lifestyle Lift company. This operation, however, is not unique to this company and the franchise operators who perform it.

The Popularity of the Limited Facelift (Jowl Lift)

The limited facelift is popular for two reasons. Younger patients today want to treat the earlier signs of jowl and neck changes rather than waiting until they are much worse. As a result, their facial problem is less severe and they do not need an extended or full facelift operation. The limited facelift can be combined with many other smaller procedures as well (e.g., Botox, injectable fillers, laser resurfacing, eyelid tucks, neck and jowl liposuction) to create an even better overall result without significantly extending the recovery. Older patients (who really need a bigger operation but do not want it) can partake of a simpler and less scary operation that provides some degree of visible improvement. This usually fits their financial situation and allows them to have facial surgery that they can afford.

The Popularity of the Limited Facelift (Jowl Lift)

Dr Barry Eppley is a board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice in Indianapolis, Indiana at Clarian Health Systems. (http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com) He writes a daily blog on plastic surgery, spa therapies, and medical skin care at http://www.exploreplasticsurgery.com

Ulthera - The Ultrasound Facelift

Ulthera, also referred to as Ultherapy, is the first FDA-approved technique that uses ultrasound technology to stimulate, heat, and lift the face. Using the same type of ultrasound used for pregnant women and for general diagnostic procedures, a cosmetic or dermatologist applies the device to the face and delivers the high-frequency sound waves into the deep layers of skin and muscle tissue. The energy from the ultrasound activates the production of new collagen, resulting in the appearance of a tighter, lifted and firmer skin.

The ultrasound technology used with Ultherapy allows the practitioner to see the targeted area on a nearby screen, enabling the treatment to be as precise and effective as possible. Ulthera can be used to lift eyebrows or tighten sagging jowls or turkey neck. Patients undergoing Ultherapy may see some improvement immediately, but the full results will not be realized until a few months later as the body continues to create collagen. The newly created collagen not only has immediate and short-term visual effects, but reportedly slows the underlying aging process as well.

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Ulthera recently received a glowing review from famed TV doctor, Dr. Mehmet Oz. Calling it groundbreaking and "revolutionary", Dr. Oz sang its praises as the renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Haideh Hirmand described Ultherapy as the first non-invasive cosmetic procedure she was "really excited about." To back up his enthusiastic review, Dr. Oz featured a demonstration of the procedure while the cameras were rolling. The patient reported feeling nothing at all during the procedure, and although her results were not immediately apparent, Dr. Hirmand assured her that she would see dramatic results within four months.

Ulthera - The Ultrasound Facelift

Some patients report looking up to ten years younger after just one Ulthera treatment. In addition, the FDA clinical trial reported that nine out of ten patients described obvious improvement after receiving Ultherapy around the brow area. Experts in the field of cosmetic surgery and dermatology say that the results of Ulthera treatments last at least a year, sometimes more, depending on the individual patient. If after that time, patients feel that they need a booster treatment, the area can be safely treated again.

Ulthera does not include the use of needles or surgical tools, making it completely non-invasive. The procedure, which is administered in a doctor's office, does not require anesthesia, and the entire process takes about an hour or less. Some patients report mild discomfort during the procedure and some slight redness or soreness afterwards. Some less common side effects include swelling, tingling, and tenderness around the treated area. There is no recuperation time associated with the procedure; patients can go about their normal everyday activities immediately after leaving the doctor's office.

The procedure can cost anywhere from 00 to 00 per treatment, and the price varies according to which area(s) of the face are treated. The results of Ulthera, although impressive to many patients and cosmetic surgeons, are not as dramatic or long-lasting as surgery. However, it is a much less expensive and less risky alternative to going under the knife. Most experts agree that if you are mildly dissatisfied with your appearance, Ulthera can help you; however, if the sagging is severe, or you have serious concerns about the appearance of your face, surgery may be a better option for you.

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My Thermage Face Lift Journal

Saturday, September 9

I Had a Face Lift Today

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If I had a face lift today, you may wonder how I am able to sit at the computer and type up this journal. I look pretty much as I did when I got up this morning and I feel fine. After the procedure, my husband and I went to a restaurant for a nice lunch.

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Are you wondering why I look pretty much as I did this morning and why I'm not wrapped up like a mummy and in excruciating pain? It's because I had a non-invasive face lift procedure called Thermage.

I think I look better already and my skin feels tighter, but it's not enough that others should notice and it might just be a temporary irritation effect of the procedure. You're still wondering why I did this, right?

Well, my plastic surgeon (and the Thermage website) explained that the treatment causes collagen to grow to re-plump and lift the face.

Given my age (60) and the condition of my skin (very good for my age), I can expect the improvement to continue for the next 18 months. He said the improvement will last for another six years after that.

Everyone is different. He said the results depend on how much collagen you still have; because the treatment works on that which you have - thickening and lengthening it. I've seen the before and after pictures on the Thermage website and in a brochure the doctor gave me.

I'm really excited about the prospect of looking younger and younger each day for the next year and a half (instead of the reverse!). I'm also pleased that the treatment should last almost as long as a surgical face lift and that it was so affordable.

Next time, I'll tell you about the procedure itself and I promise to pull no punches.

Monday, September 11, 2006

Thermage Non-Invasive Face Lift - Blow by Blow Account

Some doctors will want to see you for an evaluation before scheduling the Thermage procedure. I asked mine if everything could be done in one visit because his office is quite far from my home. He was very accommodating.

I arrived at 11:00 and was taken right into the doctor's office. He looked closely at my face and the condition of my skin. Then he explained the procedure in detail and said he would do 600 pulses which would include treatment of the forehead, crow's feet area, mid-face, around the mouth, along the jaw line and the upper neck (in front). He gave me an anti-inflammatory pill to place under my tongue.

I was asked to remove my makeup thoroughly and lie on a reclining chair (as in a dentist's office). A large rubber pad coated with gel was placed on my waist area and a cord was plugged into it. I assumed this was to conduct electricity through my body. Uh-oh, I thought this was going to be radio waves. Nobody said anything about electricity!

Then came the "tattooing". Don't worry, it's not permanent. The doctor placed a transparent flexible sheet with a grid-like pattern against my forehead and carefully rubbed over it with alcohol, transferring the grid pattern to my skin. Then he did the same to the rest of my face and to my neck. I must have looked a sight! Good thing I couldn't see myself.

Come back next time for the rest of my story: Thermage Non-Invasive Face Lift - Ouch and Wow!

Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Thermage Non-Invasive Face Lift - Ouch and Wow!

So there I was, stretched out on the "dentist's chair", staring at the bright overhead lights with a rubber pad stuck to my belly and lines "tattooed" all over my face and neck. The doctor showed me the radio-frequency wand which would be used for my Thermage.

Each patient gets their own individual tip. I'm not sure why. Since the procedure is non-invasive, I doubt that it is for sanitary reasons. Perhaps the electronic chip which delivers the charges wears out?

Thermage works by heating collagen fibers beneath the skin's surface. With age, collagen fibers thin, shorten and rigidify. As the face loses collagen mass, the epidermis wrinkles, collapses in and eventually begins to sag.

For some reason, heating the existing collagen fibers with radio waves causes them to relax and lengthen. Just as importantly, the heat stimulates the existing collagen to grow and thicken again. This is why the results of Thermage are not immediately evident, but rather develop over time.

The doctor warned me that I would feel a sensation of heat and at times a bit of "discomfort". If I could not tolerate the "discomfort", he could lower the frequency. To protect the epidermis from burning, a little jet of Freon (I think) is sprayed at the same time the radio waves are transmitted.

Darn, I'm out of time again and I didn't get to the "Ouch and Wow!" part. Next time - I promise.

Friday, September 15, 2006

Thermage Non-Invasive Face Lift - Ouch and Wow 2!

The doctor began zapping my forehead according to the tattoo pattern. That wasn't too bad. A little heat and sometimes a bit of a tingling sensation. However on more sensitive areas of the face and neck, there was definite pain. It reminded me of facial electrolysis.

As the nurse noticed me tensing with the pain, she offered me a small foam ball to squeeze. The doctor told me to breathe deeply. I learned that there is a definite rhythm to maximize the pain relief using these techniques. Inhale deeply. Squeeze the ball tightly and exhale with the pain. It really helped. Kind of like mini-Lamaze, I guess.

Several times, the doctor asked me if I wanted him to lower the intensity. Each time I said, "No". I wanted the maximum benefit from the treatment. The doctor made a first pass over each area. This was the only painful one.

Then he did a second pass at the interstices (between the first points). Finally, he went over the "really bad areas" (his words, not mine - but I think we all know what he meant!). I hardly felt that. An hour after the procedure started, I was done. Big sigh of relief.

I was unplugged. The doctor and nurse wiped the tattoo from my skin.

Next time, I'll tell you about aftercare and answer the burning question, "Would I ever do this again?"

Sunday, September 17, 2006

Thermage Non-Invasive Face Lift - You Bethcha!

When I last wrote (I feel like I'm doing an old radio show - "When we last left Little Orphan Annie, she was cowering in the coal bin with her faithful dog, Sandy ...), my Thermage procedure had just been completed. I stood up from the "dentist's chair" and felt a bit woozy. The nurse said that was from the tension and it quickly dissipated.

I went to the washroom to freshen up and get the first glimpse of the new me. No redness, no swelling. I looked pretty much as I did right before the Thermage. I say "pretty much" because I thought I detected a slightly tightened look but realize that may have been wishful thinking on my part.

My face felt fine. There were a couple spots of very minor tenderness, but nothing I would even take an aspirin for. Then I sat down with the doctor to learn about aftercare.

For two months I am to drink a tablespoon of chlorophyll dissolved in water morning and night, as well as a glass of 1000mg of vitamin C dissolved in water.

In the morning I am to put on a high SPF face cream and at night, an active C, a.k.a. L-ascorbic acid or C esther face cream. My doctor explained that vitamin C is the best thing for collagen.

Who knew? I'm not sure why the chlorophyll and want to research that.

It's now eight days post-treatment. My husband says in profile he sees a remarkable improvement in my neck. I see a remarkable improvement over all. I just look better every day. Friends are starting to look at me funny but no one has asked "the" question yet.

Am I glad I did it? As they say in the movie "Fargo", "You betcha!"

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Thermage Options and Alternatives

If you're interested in Thermage after reading my blow-by-blow account, go to the Thermage website. There you will find lots more information, before and after videos of real people, and even a worldwide Thermage-certified physician finder.

If you live in a high cost country, like the U.S. or Canada, you may want to consider combining a vacation with your Thermage. The money you save on the Thermage will probably pay for your vacation. And since there is no recovery period or post-treatment pain you can enjoy all of your stay.

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My Thermage Face Lift Journal

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Face Lift Products - What is the Best Face Lift Cream?

There are tons of face lift products on the market, many of these creams, lotions and serums boldly claim to give you an instant face lift. Do they work? In truth there are many that do not work but there are also some that do.

The key is to find the best one for your skin. With so many on the market how do you decide which is best? The answer is to do your research. Find face lift creams that have excellent reviews from companies that stand behind their product. Keep in mind that though a cream may work for one person it may not work for you so be sure you are able to return it.

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Start by looking at what each product will do. Some are designed to give only temporary results and others work temporarily and for the long term. One excellent ingredient in some top quality lift creams are microscopic crystals that reflect the light. This creates the illusion of a smooth, toned dermis. You will see the results as soon as smooth it on to your face. You will be amazed at how good you look so quickly.

Face Lift Products - What is the Best Face Lift Cream?

However, you want to go beyond superficial results and find the face lift product that includes ingredients that work at a cellular level to improve the skin and help turn back the clock. There are a number of ingredients to look for. Here are some of them;

AH3 or Acetyl Hexapeptide 3 - Often called the botox alternative, this blocks the nerve signals and softens the appearance of wrinkles. Deanol - Helps to firm and tone the underlying muscle tissue of the skin. Idebenone - Lends antioxident properties to the skin to soften fine lines, crows feet and more. D3PA - Stimulates the blood to increase circulation thus giving a glow to the skin. There are other excellent ingredients also.

What ever cream you decide on, it is important to realize that when you buy the best face lift cream you still need to give it time to work. You will want to use it consistently and allow for several months for deep long lasting benefits in addition to the immediate ones that it provides.

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The Facelift Alternative - Naturally Lift Your Sagging Jowls in a Week

Sagging jowls are a sure indicator that the aging process is taking place. This sagging is due to the jaw line becoming less firm, which in turn causes the skin to droop. When jowls begin to sag it causes the shape of the face to change and over time makes you look older. This is why people get a facelift. Although sagging jowls is a natural part of aging, it doesn't mean that there isn't something that can't be done about it. One remedy for that unsightly sagging jaw line is a good old fashioned natural facelift massage. Massage has been used for centuries as an anti aging technique and works as a natural facelift to combat sagging jowls. Here is a fast and easy, 2 minute massage routine that will naturally reduce and even eliminate your sagging jowls. Do this twice a day.

Choose A Massage Oil

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The first thing you need to do before your start your facelift massage is choose a good massage oil. Make sure you choose an oil that won't irritate your skin or cause any breakouts. The oil will ensure that you are actually massaging your sagging jowls and not just pulling the skin.

The Facelift Alternative - Naturally Lift Your Sagging Jowls in a Week

Massage In Circles

Make sure your face has been thoroughly cleaned before beginning the massage process. After choosing your massage oil, generously apply it to your sagging jowls. Use the back of your wrists to firmly massage your jowls along the jaw line and in the cheek area in a circular motion for one minute. Using the back or your wrists allows you to apply the right amount of pressure in order for the massage to be most effective.

Massage Up

Once you've massaged in circles then you need to massage using an upward motion. Place the back of both wrists at the bottom of the chin. Firmly move up through the cheeks, under the eye, out to the temples and then down the side of your face just in front of the ears down to the collarbone. The path along the side of the face that is just in front of the ears and leads down to the collarbone is the lymph path. By following this path you are ridding your face of waste and toxins that have built up in your sagging jowls. Repeat this process 3 times.

If you use this facelift massage routine twice a day you will start to see your sagging jowls disappear and begin to look noticeably younger. This massage is a great natural alternative to the traditional face lift.

The Facelift Alternative - Naturally Lift Your Sagging Jowls in a Week

Rayzelle Forrest is a freelance writer with an extensive background in the coverage of effective natural anti-aging techniques. For more about this technique go to http://naturalfaceliftalternatives.blogspot.com/

The String Face Lift Uncovered - Can a String Face Lift Give You the Results You're Looking For?

One of the most popular types of nonsurgical face lifts that have been getting a lot of press lately is the string face lift.  This kind of facelift is not only a lot less expensive than a regular face lift, but takes a shorter amount of time and has a much easier and shorter recovery period.  The string face lift is something that can help a lot of women and men achieve their goals in terms of a more youthful and firm face.  But you need to make sure to take the proper precautions before going under the knife (or rather, needle) to make sure that you get the results you're looking for.

A string face lift is tremendously less expensive than a more traditional face lift, costing ,500 to ,000 as opposed to ,000 to ,000 for a surgical face lift.  On average, it will cost around ,500, depending on the surgeon you use and what exactly you need done.  The entire procedure usually takes just about an hour, which is why a lot of people refer to it as a "lunchtime" or "weekend face lift."  The recovery time is shorter as well, lasting about a week, most of which time the biggest thing you'll need to do is to eat softer foods and take tylenol for pain relief.

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A string face lift can make a huge difference for many of the men and women who want a more youthful appearance but don't have very advanced signs of aging yet.  The optimal patient is usually between 35 and 45 years old and have started to lose their facial fat, resulting in a more prominent jaw, slightly sagging cheeks, and some under-eye bagging.  Someone who has more advanced signs of aging would need something a little more complicated, but a string face lift might be a part of a more intricate facial procedure.

The String Face Lift Uncovered - Can a String Face Lift Give You the Results You're Looking For?

One of the most important things about a string face lift-- or any cosmetic face lift for that matter is making sure that you get the results you want.  You can make sure you come out looking the way you want by choosing a good face lift doctor who has before and after pictures that you like.  You can also bring in a picture of what you'd like to look like before you get started and discuss if your expectations are realistic for a string face lift.

One of the most unique things about a string face lift is the fact that you can actually watch the procedure and give your input.  Since you're awake and just under a local anesthetic, you can observe as the doctor adjusts the threads and tell him or her exactly what you'd like done.  Having more control over the end result is another reason that getting a string face lift is such a popular choice lately, in addition to the lower cost and easier recovery time.

The String Face Lift Uncovered - Can a String Face Lift Give You the Results You're Looking For?

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The Band-Aid Facelift - The Cheapest, Quickest, and Most Recommended For a Mini Facelift

Want to have a facelift but not sure if you want to take the risks it poses? Why not try a mini facelift or "band aid facelift" instead?

A mini facelift is a minimally invasive procedure that serves as a good alternative for a traditional, full lift. It provides comparably similar benefits but it removes the risks and costs that the traditional procedures entail. Below are the benefits of this procedure:

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Simple and effective - The main selling point of this procedure is that it is easily done but it is very effective. Instead of removing excess skin tissues, long incisions, and re-draping of the facial skin, this procedure only uses small incisions and endoscopic facelift technology, which targets very specific areas of the face such as the folds near the nose and the neck. Like with the traditional method, this procedure brings about a refreshed, less saggy, less droopy look.

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Cheaper - This type is attractive because of its cost. It is relatively cheaper than the traditional variety.

Less risky - This procedure does not lend a "stretched" look in comparison with standard facelift. Instead, it only corrects the drooping and sagging look of certain areas of the facial structure. It is also known as the least invasive cosmetic procedure since it only involves the use of very small incisions to address specific problems.

Allows quick recovery time - Since there is a minimal incision, a person who has undergone this procedure will experience a very short recovery period.

Quick procedure - It is called "weekend facelift" for a reason. It takes a maximum of two hours to finish the entire procedure.

The only downside to this procedure is that it cannot address problems associated with the forehead, the brows, and other hard-to-fix spots. For these problems, the best available solution is the standard type, which enhances the face from all sides.

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Plastic Surgery Gone Bad - The Facelift From Hell

Having plastic surgery in the form of a facelift is pretty common, and the surgeons have gotten quite good at it. However, there are horror stories about face lifts that have gone bad.

The most common bad face lift is when the skin is stretched too tight. If you live near a retirement community, you may notice a lot of the older women walking around with "that alert look" or a "look of constant amazement" on their face. Sometimes it seems that the surgeon pulled the skin so tight, that they cannot close their eyes. Many times the skin will stretch out with time and face returns to normal looking, but sometimes, it never does.

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The next most common bad facelift is when the face ends up with scars. Most plastic surgeons are very good at small sutures, that leave little if any scaring, but occasionally, the scars never go away. There are a lot of different reasons for this, infection, reaction to the stitches, skin type, the list goes on. Sometimes, the surgeon just blows it, and the patient ends up scarred. Sometimes a second operation will be necessary to keep the patient from looking like something from a horror movie.

Plastic Surgery Gone Bad - The Facelift From Hell

The best way to prevent these bad face lift surgery experiences from happening to you is be sure that your surgeon is well qualified. He may be more expensive that the guy operating out of his garage, but he is less likely to leave you scarred for life.

If you have a lot of sagging skin or numerous wrinkles, you may want to minimize the amount of stretching that your surgeon does. You may end up with some of your wrinkles left behind, but it is a better looking alternative than having "that alert look" and not being able to sleep at night because your eyes will not close anymore.

Having a facelift is a great way to look younger. You go to sleep and you wake up ten years younger, what is not to like about that?

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Nose to Mouth Lines - How to Remove the Nasolabial Or Nasal Labial Folds

Nose to mouth lines or folds are one of the earliest signs of facial aging that make a person feel that their face no longer looks fresh and young. These lines, also called the nasal labial fold or nasolabial fold, run from the corner of the nostril of the nose down to the corner of the mouth and begin to show usually in our thirties or forties. Smiling makes these lines look deeper. As we age, the cheek skin falls down or drapes over the nasal labial line to create a fold, the nasal labial or nasolabial fold and creates a tired look to the face.

What causes Nose to Mouth Lines or Folds?

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A youthful face is a full face with plump cheeks. A structure called the malar fat pad is attached to our cheek bones high in the face and gives a plump or high cheek bone appearance. As we age our facial skin and supportive structures become lax and the malar or cheek fat pad and cheek skin sag downward toward the mouth and nose.

Nose to Mouth Lines - How to Remove the Nasolabial Or Nasal Labial Folds

Our normal smile muscles are attached to the corner of our mouth. When we smile the pull of the smile muscle creates a line or depression which runs from the nose to the corner of the mouth. This natural line is called the nasal labial or nasolabial line. Repeated smiling and facial expression deepen this line throughout life.

As our aging skin and cheek or malar fat pad sag downward, the nasal labial line blocks the downward sag, the loose skin and cheek fat pad fall over the nasal labial line and create a fold of skin-the nasal labial fold or nose to mouth line or fold.

How to Remove or Correct Nose to Mouth Lines

These lines are normal. Most people only seek correction after the lines have deepened because of the sagging cheek and the formation of the nasal labial or nasolabial fold. This usually occurs in our late thirties or forties. There are both surgical and non-surgical methods to correct the nasal labial or nasolabial fold.

Surgical Correction of Nose to Mouth Lines or Folds

Surgical correction is done with either a face lift, cheek lift, or mid-face lift. During these procedures the surgeon detaches the sagging skin and cheek tissue from the face through a surgical incision. The loosened skin and cheek fat pad are then pulled upward and repositioned to a more youthful position higher on the face over the cheek bone. Properly performed face or cheek lift by an experienced skilled surgeon can create a beautiful result.

Non-surgical Correction of Nose to Mouth Lines or Folds

o Soft tissue Filler Injections-The most common and most effective non-surgical method is to inject soft tissue filler into the nasal labial fold line. The soft tissue fillers are injectable compounds such as Restalyn(TM), Juvederm(TM), Perlane(TM), Radiesse(TM), and Sculptra(TM) to name a few. This technique plumps and camouflages the line and makes the overlying fold less obvious. Fillers are biodegradable and do need to be repeated at 6 month to one year intervals.

o Midface and Cheek Volume Replacement-This technique also uses soft tissue fillers but they are used to plump the mid cheek area and the cheek bone area. The effect is to plump and lift the sagging cheek and pull the nasal labial fold higher. This technique is called the liquid facelift.

o Skin Tightening with Laser and Light Therapies-There are many new non-surgical skin tightening technologies available. All are based on the concept that if you can heat the deep layers of the skin to 60 degrees Centigrade, the collagen in the skin will shrink and the skin tightens. This deep skin heating has to be achieved while the surface of the skin is cooled, otherwise the skin could be injured. Commonly available machines are LuxIR Deep(TM), Thermage(TM), Refirme(TM), and Titan(TM) to name a few. The best results achieve only a 20% skin tightening, usually not enough to lift the cheek or lessen the nasal labial fold. Certainly not a non-surgical facelift as so often advertised.

o Subcutaneous (beneath the skin) laser skin tightening-New laser fiber technologies have recently been developed to melt fat and tighten skin. Today these technologies are used in laser assisted liposuction. These technologies are not yet safe to use in the mid face region. However, in the future, new subcutaneous laser skin tightening techniques may be developed to improve the nose to mouth lines.

Keep a Happy Face- Prevention is the Best Cure for Facial Aging

As in all areas of medicine, health, and anti-aging, prevention is the best cure! Wear sun block, eat healthy, exercise, do not smoke tobacco, do not drink excessive alcohol, and manage your stress. Follow these guidelines and you will have smile lines, not nasal labial folds.

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How To Turn Your Formica Countertops To Stone

Formica countertops are durable and last a long time but at some point you may want to give your Formica countertop a facelift. For under 0 your counters will look like new! Here's how to turn your Formica countertops to stone.

Before you start you will need ammonia cleaner, some fine sandpaper, a small roller and a dozen foam rollers. You'll also need primer, 4 cans of Rustoleum Stone Creations spray paint and 1 can of polyurethane clear finish.

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Now that you have all your supplies together it's time to get started.

How To Turn Your Formica Countertops To Stone

1. Schedule your kitchen off limits for 3 days. Make arrangements so that you can serve meals without using your countertops. Eat out, order pizza, or use an alternative to your counters.

2. Clean off the entire counter area. Use a soft brush and run a vacuum over them.

3. Wash them with warm soapy water and let air dry. Repeat.

4. Now wash them with the ammonia cleaner and rinse well. Let them dry and then repeat the process.

5. Now it's time to lightly sand the surface. You can do this by hand or you can use a palm sander which will make the task much easier. The light sanding will remove grease that has soaked into the countertop and it will also rough up the surface so that the paint has something to adhere to.

6. Once you are done sanding wipe everything down with a warm soapy cloth. Rinse and let dry.

7. Next you need to tape everything off that you aren't painting. Don't get lazy and skip this step. You are going to be working with spray paint and it will get all over!

8. The primer is applied to the entire counter using the foam roller. You need to work slowly so you don't get air bubbles. Follow the directions on the can and let dry the entire recommended time.

9. Now it's time to spray the counters with the stone paint you purchased. Rustoleum is what I recommended but of course there are other great products on the market. You've already chosen your color so now it's time to apply. When you spray it you will notice it has a bit of a pebble effect. This is what provides the stone effect.

10. Apply the first coat and let dry. You will need at least 3 of the 4 cans you purchased, perhaps all 4. Keep one for a spare for touchups later on.

11. Apply your second coat making sure that you get any spots that were missed with the first coat. Let dry.

12. Apply the third coat and a fourth coat if necessary. The more coats the thicker the application will look.

13. Once your paint is completely dry - 24 hours preferably - then it is time to apply the polyurethane. Use your foam roller and go slow so it doesn't bubble on you.

14. Apply as many coats as you like until the preferred look is achieved. Between each coat be sure to let it dry thoroughly.

That's it. Suddenly your kitchen looks like it has had a complete facelift.

Now remember your countertops need the same consideration as any new counters. Make sure you don't cut directly on the top as it will cut and scratch. Don't sit your hot pots or pans directly on the counter, use a trivet. Clean it regularly and feel free to reapply the polyurethane at any time to keep it looking fresh.

It's truly an amazing transformation turning your Formica countertops to stone.

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Face Lift Cream - What Is The Best Over The Counter Cream That Will Make You Look Younger?

Just how many of the thousands of varieties of face lift cream have you tried over the years, only to get disappointing results each and every time? If you are like most people, then you have probably used your fair share of the useless anti aging skin care formulas on the market. Why is it that these products are made to sound so good, while in reality producing minimal results?

The reason that these products sound so promising has everything to do with marketing. The majority of the cosmetic companies see absolutely nothing wrong with falsely advertising an essentially worthless product as something that will provide you with firm, wrinkle free skin. The best that you can hope for from most anti aging products is a few hours of relief from your wrinkles.

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This temporary relief of most face lift cream is achieved through either through the use of astringents, or of compounds that smooth the skin by temporarily causing your facial muscles to sag. Astringents are relatively harmless to you, as all they do is cause the underlying skin tissue to contract. Compounds that relax your muscles to the point of sagging are not so safe for you to use on your skin.

Face Lift Cream - What Is The Best Over The Counter Cream That Will Make You Look Younger?

What you may suffer from when using products that relax or "freeze" the facial muscles falls under the law of diminishing returns. These products will continue to temporarily minimize your wrinkles, but the degree to which you regain control of your facial muscles could reduce gradually over time. Some people who have used these products for extended periods of time have lost all control of some of their facial muscles.

Your best bet when shopping for an effective face lift cream is one of the formulas that combine Cynergy TK protein complex/enzyme fusion, the specially developed form of CoQ10 called Nano-Lipobelle H-EQ10, Phytessence Wakame kelp extract, and grape seed oil. These components stimulate increased collagen and elastin production, while significantly reducing the loss of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid.

The anti aging face lift cream that features these ingredients is completely all natural, so you will also have an ample supply of antioxidants working to keep your skin healthy, and wrinkle free. These safe and effective all natural compounds provide your skin with all it needs to become firmer, fuller, and decidedly smoother. You really can't beat what a product featuring these compounds can do for your skin.

Face Lift Cream - What Is The Best Over The Counter Cream That Will Make You Look Younger?

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Hemorrhoid Cream? The Secret Facelift Cream Your Plastic Surgeon Doesn't Want You To Know About

Hemorrhoid cream has been used by many popular middle age movie stars for years as a secret way to reduce wrinkles. It works quickly and effectively in a short time. Hemorrhoid cream is a quick and effective way to relieve hemorrhoids. It contains an active ingredient called hamamelis water. It is an astringent (shrink or constrict body tissue). As a result, the hemorrhoid shrinks and therefore relieving pain and discomfort when the cream is applied on the area. It also acts as vasoconstrictor (reduces blood vessel size) and therefore tightens up the skin.

If the cream can shrink swollen hemorrhoid then this would also reduce wrinkles and shrink eye bags. It has been well known within the medical community that some active ingredients are used in small quantities in normal everyday face creams.

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However, don't try it at home! Hemorrhoid cream can cause severe allergic reaction if too much is applied on your face. It may even make you look worse. One of the typical side effects are that your skin will redden and your face will be swollen. The cream also contain steroids that can cause your skin to bruise easily and bring out imperfections of your face.

Hemorrhoid Cream? The Secret Facelift Cream Your Plastic Surgeon Doesn't Want You To Know About

If you use any other cream that is specifically not designed and tested for your face, please avoid using it! They are dangerous and can permanently destroy your skin. The most effective way to reduce wrinkles are to buy creams that are natural and designed for the face.

Plastic surgery of the face is another effective way in reducing wrinkles. Make sure the surgeon is qualified Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon.

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Face Lift Tape Realities - What You Should Know Before Using Face Lift Tape

Face lift tape is the oldest alternative to facelift surgery and has been used by models, actors, and actresses for decades. It can take years off of a person's face in seconds and inexpensively, which is one of the reasons it has been so widely used in the entertainment industry.

But is face lift tape a good option for at-home use? On the surface it definitely seems like a good idea. It's easily applicable and totally reversible. Women can put it on every morning without spending a lot of money, and then take it off before they go to sleep. The reasons behind the recent surges in face lift tape products on the market are obvious. But unfortunately, this is one alternative to face lift surgery that isn't very realistic for most people.

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The first problem is how to hide it. Think about it: You've got two pieces of tape on either side of your head right by your ears. Attached to that tape is an elastic string running behind your head, pulling your skin tight.

Face Lift Tape Realities - What You Should Know Before Using Face Lift Tape

Since face lift tape originated in the performing world, stage makeup and wigs could easily hide the adhesives. But in real life, it's not so practical. Most women don't wear wigs, and aren't interested in being limited to a hairstyle that will keep the tape covered. And in order to cover the tape successfully with makeup, you'd have to apply so much that it just wouldn't look right to the people you come into contact with everyday.

The second problem is that it's uncomfortable. Sure, you can get used to anything. But having your skin stretched all day its a bit too much for most people to want to do on an everyday basis. Plus, the tape itself can be itchy and uncomfortable.

While at first glance, face lift tape seems like the perfect alternative to facelift surgery, it's something that is really just best for the place it was conceived-- the entertainment world.

Face Lift Tape Realities - What You Should Know Before Using Face Lift Tape

If you're looking for an instant, reversible facelift solution, I would recommend you look at some face lift creams instead of face lift tape. These creams are easily applied daily and reduce wrinkles while lifting and firming your face. It's something that you can put on once a day and then forget about, while you're free to wear your hair however you'd like, and put on any kind of makeup.

And instead of hearing comment's like "Is that tape by your ear?", the only think people will be noticing about you is how vibrant and youthful your skin looks.

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An Overview of Enzyme Peels for Your Face

When dealing with the refurbishing of facial skin, peels are a popular option. Here is an overview of enzyme peels for your facial skin care needs.

An Overview of Enzyme Peels for Your Face

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The enzyme peel is not a new technique at all. It has been performed for a long time ago but often without a deep knowledge on the matter. This is easily confirmed after an overview of those home remedies and cosmetics intended for skin care, such as papaya or green apple facemasks or lotions.

An Overview of Enzyme Peels for Your Face

Papaya enzymes are not only good for nutrition but also to peel off epidermal cells, which aids in regenerating the skin. This property is also observed in aloe Vera, pumpkin, pineapple, and other fruits. Restorative enzyme peel is a type of exfoliating non-surgical procedure that uses natural or chemical products to produce exfoliation.

An Enzyme peel accelerates the natural exfoliate process of the skin to get rid of dead skin cells, promote young cell renewal, and visibly diminish scars, stretch marks, aging spots and lines, sun damage, and skin discoloration. Enzymes penetrate the upper layers of the tissue, cleansing pores and improving skin texture, tone, elasticity and tautness.

Although, some enzyme peels work with the aid of acids or mechanical granules, natural enzymes are the most recommended to prevent dryness or allergic reactions. In fact, some strong chemicals used for deep peeling, such as phenol, may cause cancer of the skin or side effects.

In order to obtain the most benefits from enzyme peels, whatever the product you choose or the natural home remedy, you can get the most from it by applying a thin layer to your clean and dry skin, rather than a thick coat. Enzymes work best by rubbing gently in a mild circular motion.

An Enzyme Peel produces results in the short term after begin the application, but you need to perform a routine exfoliation to see good results. Treatments with enzymes improve your skin look and feel, but do not stop aging. Furthermore, you will have to repeat a peeling treatment after a certain period of time to remove new damaged cells and keep your fresh and youthful appearance.

An Overview of Enzyme Peels for Your Face

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Photo Facial Rejuvenation Treatment

Skin aging is part of life but there comes a time when wrinkles, sagging skin and fine lines start to appear and become a problem for our look and self confidence. There are various factors that cause signs of aging like genetics, environment toxins, age, sun and other factors.

Facial Photo rejuvenation is a new kind of anti aging treatment that can improve your facial appearance by stimulating collagen in the skin.

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There are already many anti aging clinical treatments being used like laser treatments, chemical peels, micro dermabrasion and others, but those methods can cause some pain, discomfort and require longer recovery time.

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But on the other hand facial photo rejuvenation has become an effective and easy way to take care of your skin problems. Photo rejuvenation is a gentler, softer and even faster method for treatment than other painful clinical treatments.

How it works

Photo rejuvenation delivers light energy to specific areas with a special hand piece, those areas absorb the light energy and therefore collagen production is stimulated. Once collagen starts to form wrinkles, fine lines and sagging skin begin to decrease. A procedure takes 15 to 30 minutes depending on what areas have to be treated.

People that can use facial rejuvenation are the ones with:

-Sun damaged skin
-Hyperpigmentation
-Enlarged pores
-Red Flushed faces
-Wrinkles, face lines and sagging skin

There is no pain in the procedure and there are no known risks and no discomfort.

Anti Aging creams to Stimulate Collagen

An alternative to using photo rejuvenation is to just a natural rejuvenation cream that stimulates collagen and elastin in the skin. There are natural ingredients like CynergyTk which is known as a miracle anti aging substance, that stimulates collagen within the skin.

Xtendlife is a company from New Zealand where you can find natural anti aging creams that stimulate collagen and elastin without any kind of procedure or high costs.

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Laser Face Lift

The desire to stay young looking spans across the world. It seems almost everywhere you turn, you can find some sort of advertisement for anti-aging creams, vitamins, spa treatments, and more. Most of these anti aging options are quite costly, and you have to continue using them in order to keep up their benefits.

Then there is the face lift surgery route, but this involves many risks and is very expensive. You may want to consider a newer option called the laser face lift.

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This innovative technique can change the appearance of your skin. It will resurface the outer layers of the dermis, significantly reducing lines and wrinkles, as well as firming the collagen in the skin. The firmer the collagen, the firmer the face.

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There are several other benefits of this procedure, as well. No incisions, no scars, no blood loss, no general anesthetic, and little recovery time. It is much easier than the standard surgery.

As with any medical procedures, there are risks, but again, much less than with a standard procedure. There can be some irritation and discoloration of the skin. This usually fades within the first week or so after the procedure.

It is very important to use any prescribed medications or creams after the procedure as directed.This will lead to a faster, easier recovery.

How do you know if you are a good candidate for a laser face lift?

In some cases this technique will not give the desired results. It does not work on certain types of skin issues. Though it does help smooth the skin, it does not pull up the skin like a traditional face lift. Certain skin tones do better with the procedure than others. In general a light complexion and healthy skin makes for the best candidate. You should consult a board certified physician to make sure the procedure is right for you and that your expectations are realistic.

The average cost of a laser lift for the face is two thousand dollars. This will vary based on where you live. All considered, a very reasonable cost for this procedure that will leave you looking refreshed and rejuvenated.

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