Quick Anti-aging Fixes for the Holidays
December 5th, 2012
What are some quick fixes to look younger for Holidays? There are several temporary options for facial rejuvenation. Lip wrinkles are quite simple to treat with the introduction of hyaluronic acid injections (Restylane ®, Pearlane ®). Dermal fillers reduce the look of wrinkles around the lips, giving a fresher appearance by restoring fullness to the lip. Reduced lip fullness is a common complaint and is a normal facial change as we age. Careful placement of fillers during the injection treatment can re-sculpt the lips to make them look fuller, more youthful.
Laugh lines may contribute to looking older, as well. Hyaluronic acid can also be injected beneath laugh lines to reduce those wrinkles. This combination of treatment areas can often provide the effects of a mini- facelift without the expense or more substantial recovery time. However, the facial changes are not as long-lasting, compared with a facelift. Depending on the patient, the optimum results from hyaluronic acid injections may last on average of 4-6 months. Many of my patients are quite happy with the temporary rejuvenation, while others choose a round of fillers to delay making the choice to have more permanent anti-aging changes that a facelift offers.
Pre-Wedding Facelift
August 17th, 2011
My daughter’s wedding is this November, when should I have a facelift to look my best?
Now! Modern facelift techniques have a relatively short recovery period, so most patients are out and about in six to seven days after surgery. However, the initial swelling and healing period following the surgery lasts for about 6 to 8 weeks. Having the surgery in September, you should look great in time for the wedding in November.
It is important to remember a of couple things. First of all, as mother of the bride, there is often significant stress involved in helping to plan a family wedding. Adequate preparation time for surgery and recovery help alleviate any last minute uneasiness. We have several of my patients writing blog diaries about their own experience having a facelift. Use our Search Feature at the bottom right side of the page to read them, some include actual surgery footage.
Secondly, it is your responsibility to follow before and after instructions carefully for facelift surgery. A smooth recovery often rests on patients following doctor’s orders following surgery. The detailed instructions that I give to my patients are designed to reduce the risks of complications and offer the best insurance for a speedy recovery. Finally, completing facelift surgery at least 6 to 8 weeks before any big event, such as a wedding, will enable you to look and feel your best. Allowing plenty of time for recovery assures a natural and rejuvenated look for the wedding. My guess is that you are going to look great in all the family photographs!
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