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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.
Which natural face lift system should you choose?
Posted by: Suzanne Costa in Face Lifts, Thermage on February 21st, 2010
Non surgical facelifts are growing in popularity, for very good reason. They are less risky and often very effective. Face lift without surgery does not require anaesthetic, which does involve some risk. You may be wondering which natural facelift system to choose, since there are quite a few options out there. Below, we’ll help to narrow it down for you so that you can choose the best suited facelift or neck lift for your particular needs and budget.
A face life with threads, for example, often involves requires down time as well as adherence to a soft diet for about 7 days. The typical recovery time involves avoiding strenuous activity for 24 hours and then resuming regular activity after about 7 days. One risk of the face lift with threads is that you actually may not even see results. The procedure is also carries other risks. If you feel the face lift with threads procedure is not right for you, then you may want to consider one of the non surgical facelifts listed below.
Thermage®
This is one of the most popular facelift without surgery. It can be incredibly effective and is very non-invasive. This natural facelift is used by both dermatologists and plastic surgeons. This non surgical face lift utilizes heat to promote collagen growth in problem areas of the face. Thermage rejuvenates the facial area and is a popular anti-aging procedure used by both men and women.
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