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Possible Thread Lift Results
Posted by: Suzanne Costa in Thread Lifts on January 23rd, 2010
Thread lifts are starting to replace facelifts.
Thread lifts were originally designed to help men and women avoid the dangers of cosmetic surgery options such as the facelift. A traditional facelift can be very dangerous, and costly as well. Thread lifts are considered to be significantly safer, but still pose risk factors of their own. In this article, we will briefly discuss some of these dangers and potential side effects.
1. The threads can break. If the threads break, the whole point of the lift becomes apparent, as the skin will fall back to its original position. In addition, the barbs on the threads can become stuck in the skin, causing extreme discomfort. This is rare, but still possible.
2. The threads can be seen. The last thing that a patient spending thousands on a thread lift wants to hear, but there is a slight chance that the threads will become visible. Threads can also become bunched up, and this can be somewhat painful to the patient.
3. Infection can occur. If the threads get infected, they will have to be removed. Since the patient is responsible for paying for the procedure, this can mean a lot of money with nothing to show for it. Very few insurance companies will cover a procedure that is strictly cosmetic, meaning that the whole bill goes to the patient. Infection can be mild, moderate, or severe, and can require medication and/or hospitalization at times.
4. There can be scarring after a thread lift. This is especially true for older patients, but is rare nonetheless. The process of inserting the threads and pulling the skin to its proper place can leave minor (or very rarely major) scarring on the patient.
5. Patients can see no difference. One of the more common complaints among thread lift patients is a lack of results for the cost. While many expect a drastic difference, many thread lifts offer minimal results, as they are designed to be subtle changes.
These are just a few of the many hazards presented by thread lifts, but, overall, they are still much safer that traditional facelift procedures. There are many remedies at home that can work almost as well, but cost vastly less than either procedure. Talk to your doctor to learn what is best for you, given your individual medical history.
Before you decide on a thread lift, make sure you understand all of the possible thread lift results.
The Importance of Collagen
Posted by: Suzanne Costa in Botox on January 23rd, 2010
In terms of maintaining a youthful appearance, collagen is perhaps the most important substance our body secretes. We can help stimulate its production and maintain what already exists by controlling what our skin is exposed to. Preserving collagen is one of the keys to keeping you skin looking young and healthy. But collagen has many other functions within the body as well.
What is Collagen?
Collagen is a fibrous protein. It is a key factor in connecting and supporting various bodily tissues, such as skin, bone, muscles, cartilage and tendons. Collagen even has a presence in our teeth. There are more than twenty-five different kinds of collagen required for our bodies to function properly. We are most familiar with collagen in relation to our skin.
Collagen and aging
As we age, our ability to produce collagen is hindered. Our biggest concern with this hindrance is not the many life-changing diseases that can be caused from it, such as brittle bone disease, but with wrinkles. Perhaps because this is the most aesthetic, most visible, result of slowed collagen production, we are more concerned with finding ways to help increase this production rate. Hence, the marketing of collagen injections and creams.
Collagen properties
The importance of collagen is that it has valuable medical properties. It has been used to help aid the healing process in severe burn victims, as well as used in skin graphing and in cosmetic procedures to help reduce the appearance of scars. In combination with vitamin C, collagen can also be a key factor in reducing a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke.
The funny thing about those creams available at your local drug store, the ones that claim to increase collagen levels, is that collagen cannot be absorbed through the skin. If you’re looking to increase your levels of collagen in order to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, you’d best to check into collagen injections, which can be administered to just about any part of the body.
Restalyne Fountain of Youth – Local 6 News Orlando with Dr. Roger Bassin – Funny blooper videos are here
