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Bags under Eyes – explore natural facelift alternatives
Posted by: Suzanne Costa in Face Lifts on May 23rd, 2010
Sleep deprived individuals are prime candidates for natural facelift remedies for bags under the eyes. Once you get those tired looking eyes, getting rid of them may not be that easy. But this article will give many natural remedies to help you prevent and eliminate the problems. Bags under the eyes are caused by the collection of fluid under the eye. Bags under the eyes are caused from eye strain, poor sleep habits, too much sun, stress, vitamin deficiencies and allergies to name a few. They can also be caused by genetics, smoking and illness. You do not have to live with ugly and sagging bags under your eyes, there are alternatives.
Prevention Methods for Bags Under the Eyes
Eating a healthy diet with lots of water is a great way to prevent bags under your eyes. Eating a few kiwis in milk will prevent eye bags also. Also remember to eliminate the salt in your diet to avoid fluid retention. If you must have salt, make sure you use sea salt.
Surgical Facial Rejuvenation
One of the most common treatments for the skin around the eyes is blepharoplasty. This surgical procedure uses incisions to remove and reposition excess skin from around the eyes. While this operation may be the only option for people whose vision is impaired by loose skin, it is not recommended for cosmetic reasons. This is because blepharoplasty, like most other cosmetic surgeries, has a long list of possible complications associated with it. Scarring, bleeding, wound separation and serious infection are all very real risks whenever you go under the knife.
Is acupuncture a good Face Lift Alternative
Posted by: Suzanne Costa in Face Lifts on May 23rd, 2010
Can acupuncture be the solution to your problems?
Can acupuncture be the solution to your problems?
Traditional Chinese acupuncture has been around for thousands of years and it is known to cure the body and used quite often for relieve of pain, insomnia and controlling weight. It is also used for depression, relaxation and stress. But now all the large spas are offering a specialized face acupuncture to minimize wrinkles and it is commonly called facial rejuvenation or acupuncture face lift. Although it will not perform as well as a face lift, it will tone the face, remove fine lines and wrinkles and create an overall better health. Acupuncture face lift will also increase the energy of the person receiving the treatments. Acupuncture face lift is a popular non-surgical replacement for plastic surgery to remove unsightly signs of aging. The Chinese believe that the way to true health is by healing the inner self first and the face is affected by the health of their internal organs.
Acupuncture has become a tried and true medical practice. Studies have proven the effectiveness of acupuncture, and no longer is it thought to be a pseudo-science. Typical of any acupuncture treatment, cosmetic acupuncture uses tiny needles to stimulate reflex points within muscles all over the body. The contractions that occur has a result of this stimulation work to tone the muscle and help tighten the skin while energizing the lower and mid layers of the skin. The stimulation of other points within the muscles also increase circulation, which helps improve many medical ailments in addition to skin tone and other cosmetic effects.
There are no side effects with these acupuncture treatments either, which makes it a desired and popular treatment. You will feel so relaxed that you may not want to return to work. Some specialist will come to your office or home and do the treatments there. Acupuncture treatments take only thirty minutes to one hour of your day, with no recovery period, pain, swelling or bruising. Most patients report only experiencing a slight pinch at the insertion of the needle, but otherwise experiencing no pain or discomfort. On the contrary, many patients often find themselves in a state of total relaxation during treatment and many will fall asleep for the entire 30 minutes.
Amount of Treatments Required:
The spas offering this type of treatment will normally require a ten session pack. This is twice a week for 5 weeks. But the many doctors specializing in this treatment suggest 12 to 16 sessions and then a periodical monthly treatment for life. Many spas will not even accept you if you will not agree to do ten sessions. Unlike traditional Chinese Acupuncture which can be fairly inexpensive, facial acupuncture is more expensive and specialized.
Cosmetic acupuncture does not produce dramatic effects and is not guaranteed to work for everyone. It is not suitable for those with severely damaged skin. There are also a few factors that can require the patient to commit to a longer period of treatment such as:
- excessive stress or fatigue
- alcohol/drug abuse
- glandular malfunctions
- certain hereditary factors
Many spas will offer a free 15 minute consultation for you to meet with your doctor or specialists who will perform the sessions. It will be a time to have your face examined for any major problems and to be told honestly if acupuncture can help you. Please remember that most specialists will want you to start the sessions in your 30’s and never pass your 40’s to correct the signs of aging. Your face has taken many, many years of sun damage and more so don’t expect immediate results overnight. You should be exploring all face lift alternatives before you make a decision.
