Everybody is familliar with Botox injections. It is probably the most popular facial rejuvenation method on the planet. It works by being directly injected into the facial muscles where it relaxes and sort of paralyses, so that the muscles cannot move and create all those nasty wrinkles. It is really simple and the initial swelling goes down after an hour or so, making it an ideal treatment for the lunch hour.
There are even Botox cocktail parties although injections and alcohol shouldn't really be mixed. The shots cost approximately £100/$200 each and you need to determine how many your face will need.
You will need to renew your shots every 3 to 6 months, depending on how your face deals with the Botox. If you are pregnant or taking anti-biotics, consult your doctor before having the treatment.
The other type of shot used in non-surgical face lifts, is the Collagen injection. Collagen, which is a natural part of the dermis, is injected under the skin to plump it up and fill in the wrinkles. Which is why it also goes by the name of fillers. Apart from Collagen, there are a variety of other fillers available and you should discuss with your cosmetic surgeon on which one is right for you. You can even have it injected into the lips for that gourgeous pouty look. Any effects of the treatment will subside after a few hours, leaving you with a smooth youthfull look. Collagen, and the other fillers will get absorbed back into the body so that you will need to go for a repeat session at least every six months or sooner.
Another method for anti ageing is the removal of layers of skin. There are several different methods, laser treatment, chemical peel, which, as the name suggests, uses a chemical to remove the top layers of the face, microdermabrasion, which is like having your skin gently sand blasted and finally dermabrasion which, some might consider surgery as it requires a general anethstic and can have a long recovery time. People who suffer from minor skin blemishes can benefit most from these types of procedures as by removing skin the blemishes either get diminished or removed altogether. There are a wide rang of costs starting from about £75/$150 and going all the way up to £1000/$2000 so there should be one to fit most budgets. The effects of the treatment should last for about a year, depending on how you look after your face.
If you don't want to go to those lengths but would still like to look younger the pharmacy and beauty store is bursting with face lifting creams, each with its own particular recipe and magic ingredients. They will claim to tighten the skin and reduce lines and wrinkles for a younger looking face. There is one that will be just right for your skin but you really need to experiment until you find it. It would be beneficial to use one these even if you have had some 'work' done as you may find that they can prolong the time before you return to your beauty clinic for a top up treatment.
When it comes to a natural face lift, there really is only one choice, facial exercises. They are the cheapest, greenest, safest and most longest lasting non-surgical face lift you can get. Don't pick just any old facial exercises as some of the can give rather than remove wrinkles. The best type are isometric facial exercises, which when used in conjuction with an acupoint massage will really improve muscle tone, skin tone and remove wrinkles. People often ignore this method, as they think you spend hours, just like at the gym. Not so, after an intense first two weeks to get your face into shape, it only takes a few minutes a day and you can do them as you moisturise. Yes it's that simple. Even if you really want to go for those other quick fixes, a spell of facial exercises can help to keep the effects for longer.
