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Natural Facelift Systems and Common Signs of Aging
Posted by: Suzanne Costa in Face Lifts on April 27th, 2010
Why are people so occupied with the subject of aging and its common signs? In 2005 “Avon” did a survey and found that young girls, age 14-24 were already concerned with aging and how to avoid this problem. They claimed to have seen such things as dry flaky chapped skin, sunken under eyes and wrinkles and fine lines. The whole world has been consumed says many historians and not just “Avon.”
The search for the fountain of youth can be traced from the 3rd century with Alexander Romance to modern times with the mystical and very handsome David Copperfield. David Copperfield in 2006 bought a group of islands off the Bahamas claiming they held the fountain of youth. He paid 50 million for his islands. He stated, “the waters had magical, life altering healing powers” Now is this David the magician and illusionist or is this David the businessman?
There are so many ads that promise us eternal beauty from creams and lotions to ultrasound facials. As the world becomes so consumed with beauty, we must step back and ask our self if we are truly taking care of our self or are we simply opting to go the surgery route. Plastic surgery is in demand and increasingly rising. In 2008 it was reported that there were over 10.2 million people who had cosmetic procedures done, both natural and surgical. Is this the new rave or just pure insanity? Many may go to these lengths to correct some of these common problems and a few are listed here:
Crow’s feet One of the first signs of aging, especially for women, is often crow’s feet, which are three little lines that find homes at the outer corners of the eyes. Crow’s feet are a common result of sun damage, squinting and exposure. Crow’s feet are often treated with collagen, Restylane and Botox injections, but there are also many topical creams available on the retail market as well.
Prevention is worth its weight in gold, so make sure not to squint. Try wearing a large brim hat and dark sunglasses. If you must be in the sun, wear a good sun screen also. A diet rich in berries is suggested and the consumption of flax seed oil added daily.
Wrinkles around the mouth and nose are another common sign of aging and one that can be alleviated early on in life by smiling more. Frowning will put on more wrinkles than a nice sweet smile. Avoid such things as alcohol, smoking and drug abuse and switch to a diet rich in antioxidants. drink lots of water and keep your skin as hydrated as possible.
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Facelift Alternatives
Posted by: Suzanne Costa in Face Lifts on April 18th, 2010
Sagging face, crow’s feet, wrinkles and general feeling of depression sets in as you look in the mirror and wish for the days of youth once more. As you begin to search for the natural alternative for a facelift, you become even more alarmed. Could it be true that the alternatives to a facelift could be more harmful than the facelift itself?
When looking at the many alternatives, it is good to be aware of possible harm, danger and possible even death if the procedures are done incorrectly. It is good to research the latest fads going on and just see how wonderful they really are. There are many alternatives today including Thermage, Thread-lift, acupuncture, creams, lotions, exercises, treatments and more. The first rule in any search for knowledge is lots and lots of knowledge.
Thermage: According to many ads, Thermage will save you lots of money, help you to avoid a hospital stay and reduce the recovery time. Ah, but what about the horrible pain. This is what many have forgotten to tell you about. According to ageless-beauty.com, “In the wrong hands, Thermage can be dangerous. If you don’t do your homework, you stand a small chance of undergoing a procedure to improve your confidence and self esteem, but ending up looking older or, worse yet, deformed and in long-lasting pain.” For most, Thermage is not an option at all, and would not be considered as an effective anti-aging remedy.
Thread lifts Thread lifts are another common plastic surgery alternative, though they should probably be classified as surgery. After all, a surgeon must pass a barbed needle under the skin in order to complete the treatment. While it is not as difficult as a facelift, it still has many side effects and dangers. Some of the dangers include: scarring, swelling, inflammation, infection and possible visible sutures if the patient has thin skin. They are given local anesthesia and have to endure the pain of having a barbed needle placed in their face. The worst part is that this alternative does not last. It is merely temporary and must be repeated again every few years.
