anti-aging guide

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Complete Anti-Aging Guide


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Anti-Aging Guide

The age old art of looking young using surgical

and non-surgical anti-aging techniques is highly

celebrated and heavily practiced the world

over. None of us is entirely immune to the whole

host of unhealthy habits, practices, and stressors of

life.

Over time, they affect our bodies and our

appearance. They make us look older than we feel

and (heaven forbid) older than we are. But, to a

certain extent, you can control the aging process

by making lifestyle choices which prevent or

reverse the signs of aging.

Throughout the entire anti-aging process, we hope

you remember one thing: Feeling fabulous may be

a state of mind, but looking fabulous is an art you

can always perfect!

Plastic surgery, especially when concerning the

delicate skin of the face, requires the artistry of a

highly skilled, surgeon. You can always find a

board certified plastic surgeon on FaceForum.

While health insurance generally doesnt cover

cosmetic procedures, there may be instances when

the treatment will be covered. Be sure to see our

financing page for payment options, and discuss

your treatment method with your surgeon and

insurance provider to determine coverage.

Lips

A smile can make you appear more positive,

confident, and maybe even sexier. But is your

smile - or your mouth in general - conveying more

about your age than you want?

Eyes

You want your eyes to be windows to your soul,

not curtained with crows feet, bags and sagging

lids. If the area around your eyes has started toshow signs of age, then consider your options to

improve your appearance.

Brows

You dont feel like you are getting older but the

upper portion of your face may be showing some

signs of aging. Lines, forehead wrinkles heavy

eyebrows are the more common indicators that,

thanks to reduced elasticity, skin may be

succumbing to the impact of environment, gravity

and accumulated years.

Chemical Peels

In the ongoing hunt for a facial Fountain of Youth,

theres one simple goal: erase signs of age.

Patients are now turning to non-surgical options to

achieve that baby-soft skin of their younger days.

Dermal Fillers

If youre bothered by the early signs of aging -

lines and wrinkles - but not ready not ready for a

full-fledged surgical procedure, non-surgical

injectables can be an effective solution.

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So, what exactly can you do to halt the aging

process, look younger, and feel better?

Put yourself on an anti-aging diet.

Supplement your routine with vitamins.

Revamp your look with ananti-aging skin

care regimen.

Keep up on new procedures like anti-

aging facial treatments.

Get on an Anti-Aging Diet

Why not put yourself on an anti-aging diet

thats rich in youth-making nutrients? Give

Yourself anti-aging routine a flavorful boost. As

SelfMagazine notes, ...fruits and veggies that

contain lycopene and beta carotene help block

UV rays to thwart aging [while] vitamin C

stimulates the production of collagen, helping

prevent fine lines.

Skin Healthy Foods

Plenty of other foods can also boost your

bodys own healing capabilities. These foods

can help, according to SELFMagazines 38

Anti-Aging Foods: Live a longer, Healthier

Life with these Key Ingredients:

Fruits blueberries, raisins, kiwi,

dried cherries & strawberries

Vegetables baby spinach, kale,celery & poblano peppers

Grains and Legumes bulgur

wheat, quinoa & black beans

Nuts almonds, walnuts & pistachios

Spices cinnamon & curry powder

Dairy nonfat plain Greek yogurt

Supplement with Vitamins

If you want to address a particular anti-aging

issue, theres probably a supplement you can

take. But, before you plunge into a bottle of

Vitamin K, C or E consider ways to get

adequate nutrition out of food itself. That is,

after all, what a healthy diet achieves.

The Mayo Clinic says whole foods offer three

main benefits dietary supplements dont: Phytochemicals and Antioxidants - Both

slow aging, heal tissue and protect cells.

Fiber - High-fiber foods contain key

nutrients, aid digestion and prevent illness.

Micronutrients - Unlike supplements, whole

foods offer a range of nutrients.

Its also advisable to consult a doctor, dietician,

or nutritionist before changing your diet. Whileyoure at it, have them order a blood analysis

so youll know what your nutrient starting point

is. That will give you a baseline to measure

your progress against.

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Anti-Aging Guide

Tips to Revamp Your Skin Care

Routine

Cleanse use a gentle cleanser in the

morning and again at night

Moisturize follow with a moisturizer

suited to your skin type (SPF 15+)

Chug-a-Lug drink 64 oz. of H2O daily to

keep your lips and skin hydrated

Dont Be Shy ask your plastic surgeon to

recommend a great skin care line

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Anti-Aging Guide

According to Michael I. Kulick, MD, while a

facelift cant address atrophy of the lips or wrinkles

around the mouth, there are other technologies that

can reverse the signs of aging. From lip

augmentation and injections to peels and lifts, the

latest cosmetic procedures and techniques can take

years off your smile as they improve the area around

your mouth.

Chemical Peel

A chemical peel using alpha hydroxy acids,

tricholoracetic acid (TCA), or phenol uses a peeling

agent to help improve the fine lines and wrinkles

around the mouth. The solution is applied to the

areas to be treated, avoiding the eyes, brows, and

lips. Removing the skins top layer diminishes the

look of imperfections caused by sun damage or

uneven pigmentation, or coarse wrinkles, while

revealing newer, fresher skin.

Lip Augmentation/Injections

According to the American Society for Aesthetic

Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), there are two strategies to

augment the lips: surgery and injection. For a

permanent lip augmentation, surgically advancing

the lip forward via incisions inside the mouth (with

an added dermal-fat graft if needed) will create a

more plump, full lift.

A more temporary, but less aggressive, method uses

dermal fillers such as collagen and hyaluronic acid

(HA), or fillers based on microsphere technology. To

enhance the lip fullness or raise/define a cupids

bow or vermillion border, plastic surgeons perform

multiple injections of soft tissue augmentation.

Nasolabial folds (the parentheses that run from the

corners of the mouth to the corners of the nose) and

marionette lines (extending from the corners of the

mouth to the chin) can be improved by injecting

them with deeper tissue fillers. Also, to smoothfacial lines, surgeons may perform autologous fat

grafting, using fat removed from another part of

your body and inject it into the area under repair.

Even though a filler substance may be considered

permanent, the results of soft tissue augmentation

with injectable fillers are not and will probably

require repeat treatment to maintain results, noted

the ASAPS. Also, very soft fillers, such as those

used for the lips, wont last as long as more

structured fillers used for the lines around the

mouth.

Lip Lift

If you want to turn that frown upside down, considera lip lift. By surgically removing small diamonds of

skin just above the corners of the mouth, the border

of the lips is raised into a slight smile, turning an

unhappy facial expression into a happy one.

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Laser skin resurfacing using a laser beam can reduce

the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while

improving the texture, clarity, and overall

appearance of your skin. Both static wrinkles (the

ones that are always present) and dynamic wrinkles

(expression lines that deepen with facial

movements) can be treated.

Lips
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EyesCrows feet those lines radiating from the outside

corners of your eyes can be smoothed away to

create a more youthful eye area.

Botox

Botox is injected into the muscles that contract

during facial expressions (i.e. frowning or

squinting), thereby blocking muscular nerve signals.

This weakens the muscles so they cant contract and

diminishes facial wrinkles, according to the

American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Youll see results within a few days, with the full

effect evident in about a week. A Botox injection

lasts about three to four months before it starts to

fade. Repeated injections are needed to maintain the

no wrinkle look.

Eyelid Surgery

Aesthetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) can help

with a number of eyelid issues. It can address excessskin obscuring the natural fold of the upper eyelids,

loose skin that hangs down from upper eyelid

impairing vision, puffy upper eyelids, excess skin,

lower lid droopiness, fine and crepey wrinkles, and

dark under-eye circles and bags. It is usually

performed on an outpatient basis.

Upper eyelid surgery involves an incision that

follows the natural contour of the lid, through which

excess skin and fatty tissue are removed. The

incision for lower eyelid surgery is just below the

lower lashes, allowing your plastic surgeon to

remove excess skin, muscle, and fat, as well as

correct special problems such as muscle laxity.

Another option for lower lid surgery is to place the

incision inside the lower eyelid, although this is not

an option if excess skin needs to be removed. In

some cases, your plastic surgeon may use a laser to

tighten the lower eyelid skin.

It may take several weeks before the final results are

apparent, and several months before the incisions

fade enough to become barely visible. Following

your eyelid surgery, you will look more rested,

refreshed and alert, with any bags and puffiness

caused by excess fat now gone.

While the results of eyelid surgery are long-lasting,

they can be affected by hereditary and lifestyle

factors. Also, the normal aging process can cause

some subsequent skin laxity and fine wrinkling over

time that can be corrected with a forehead lift or asecondary eyelid procedure.

Skin Resurfacing

Laser skin resurfacing uses a laser beam to lessen

the appearance of light wrinkles around the eyes. It

can be performed either by creating an overall

controlled injury to your skin or by drilling tiny

holes into the deeper layers of your skin (known as

fractional resurfacing), causing the collagen in

your skin to contract and tighten between the tiny

holes. The latter can be particularly effective in the

lower eyelid area to combat the sagging or looseness

caused by aging.
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Procedures such asbrow lifts (also known as

forehead lifts), Botox injections and dermal fillers

can improve your appearance and reduce the signs

of aging.

Brow Lift

According to the American Academy of Facial

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(AAFPRS), a

forehead lift or brow lift addresses sagging brows

and deep furrows between the eyes. Usually done

between age 40 and 65, it generally involves

removing part of the muscle that causes vertical

frown lines between the brows and tightening or

removing the loose skin.

A brow lift can take place in a hospital, free-

standing medical facility, or office-based surgical

suite. During the surgical procedure, incisions can

be placed at the hairline (pre-trichial incision),

behind the hairline (a coronal incision), or in some

cases, above the brow or in the mid-forehead

creases. Another option is endoscopic surgery, using

several small (half-inch) incisions made just behind

the hairline. You and your surgeon can discuss

which technique is best suited to your particular

situation.

Once the surgery is completed, your forehead will

be taped and your head loosely wrapped. Your

surgeon may also temporarily implant a small tube

to drain any excess fluid or blood. After the initial

wound healing is completed (5 to 10 days), sutures

or clips will be removed, although complete healing

may take several months, noted the American

Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Botox

Another option to address prominent forehead

creases, brow furrows or eye lines (crow's feet) is

using Botulinum toxin (Botox) -- a sterile, purified

protein produced from the Clostridium botulinum

bacteria. Injecting Botox into facial muscles

weakens or paralyzes them for several months,

according to the AAFPRS, temporarily reducing or

eliminating previous skin creasing while avoiding

new ones.

Botox Advantages:

less time to administer (generally takes a few

minutes).

immediate return to normal lifestyle/work.

minor irritation (local), redness, bruising, or

swelling lasting just a few hours.

Although it may take several days for Botox to have

an effect, the results last three to six months. At that

point, further treatment may be elected.

Dermal Fillers

Plumping up areas of the forehead with skin volume

dermal fillers is another strategy for regaining a

youthful look. Dermal filler materials include

injectable collagen (an animal protein filler) or

implants from human collagen matrix or ePTFE, a

non-resorbable synthetic polymer material.

Injection therapy takes about 5 to 15 minutes,according to the AAFPRS, while filler implant

insertions take about an hour, depending on the

number and extent. The early swelling subsides

within 24 to 48 hours, although it may take several

weeks for implant swelling and irritation to

disappear.

Be sure to help maintain your refreshed and

renewed appearance by using sun protection and

following a healthy lifestyle.

Brows
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Peels and treatments can leave skin in a very

delicate state - be sure to avoid exposure to sunlight

and use sun block to protect your new, younger skin.

Laser Skin Resurfacing

During laser skin resurfacing treatments (also

known as laser peel, laser vaporization or

lasabrasion), the outer layer of skin (epidermis) is

removed while the underlying skin (dermis) is

heated, which stimulates growth of new collagen

fibers. A laser treatment takes between 30 minutesand 2 hours and is usually done on an outpatient

basis.

Types of laser treatments include:

Non-Ablative Laser Rejuvenation -

best for early signs of aging

Fractional Laser Rejuvenation -bestfor diminishing signs of aging such as age

spots, wrinkles, and skin discoloration

Ablative Laser Resurfacing -

effective for deeper wrinkles and diminishing

aging caused by years of unprotected sun

exposure

Types of lasers include:

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser-

delivers very short pulsed light energy (called

ultrapulsed) or continuous light beams,

precisely removing thin layers of skin with

minimal damage to your surrounding tissue;

recovery time is up to two weeks.

Erbium Laser:removes superficial and

moderately deep lines and wrinkles on yourface; recovery time is one full week.

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels work by applying a chemical

solution which causes the skin's top layers to peel,

revealing newer, firmer layers. When the solution is

painted on the face, it removes the epidermis and

penetrates into the first layer of the dermis.

Depending on the peel, the skin may appear bright

pink for a few days after treatment, but the color and

post-operative puffiness will ultimately fade. Post-

treatment downtime varies depends on the type of

peel used.

Peel options include:

Alpha Hyroxy Acid (AHA) Peel -

the most superficial peels (i.e. glycolic, lactic

or fruit acid)

Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) Peel-

stronger with a greater depth of peel

Phenol Peel - strongest peel, used for deep

wrinkles from sun exposure, skin wrinkling

around the lips and chin area, pigment

problems, and vertical lines, as well as in the

treatment of precancerous skin conditions

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion removes fine lines, crow's feet,

age spots and acne scars as it stimulates the

production of skin cells and collagen. During the 30-

minute to one-hour process, fine crystals polish the

surface of the skin, resulting in an overall fresh,

healthy-looking glow, said the ASAPS.

Microdermabrasion is effective on all skin colors

and types and excellent for skin sensitive to

chemical procedures, with no downtime involved.

However, it will require multiple sessions and

maintenance treatments.

Chemical Peels and Laser Skin Resurfacing
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Dermal FillersDermal fillers and injectables help plump the face

where needed and fill in fine lines and wrinkles to

improve your skins appearance. Many offer long-

lasting, if not permanent, results.

Calcium Hydroxylapatite

The heaviest of facial dermal fillers, calcium

hydroxylapatite (i.e. Radiesse) is a mineral-like

compound found naturally in human bones. Uses

include moderate-to-severe creases such as

nasolabial folds, marionette lines and frown lines as

well as enhancing fullness of the cheeks and other

facial contours. The injection contains calcium-

based microspheres suspended in a water-based gel,

which act as a scaffolding onto which your own

collagen grows. This produces a very natural result,

according to ASPS. The ASPS average fee in 2011

was $626.

Hyaluronic Acid InjectionsA natural substance found in the human body,

hyaluronic acid (i.e. Juvederm orRestylane) is also

one of the most popular kinds of injectable fillers,

according to the ASPS. Injected through very fine

needles in specific areas of the face, hyaluronic acid

creates a cushion to support facial structures and

tissues.

It can also make the skin look more fresh and

supple, since it also brings water to the skins

surface. While its a temporary solution, lasting

between three to five months, its a great option for

creating a major improvement. Average fees in 2011

for hyaluronic acid treatment (typically taking less

than 30 minutes) were $529.

Collagen Filler

Collagen filler(from human skin or animals) can be

one way to rejuvenate sun-damaged or aging skin orplump up lips that have lost their volume. Taking

just seconds per site, your surgeon will inject the

area with the type of collagen chosen. (Animal-

based collagen will require skin allergy testing prior

to injection.) The results will last about three

months, after which your body will begin to

reabsorb the collagen, necessitating repeat treatment

to maintain results.

According to the ASPS, most patients undergoing

collagen injections are 35 to 60 years old and

focused on minimizing the early signs of aging.

While older patients can also have collagen

treatments, its most effective for skin that is still

relatively flexible. In 2011, fees averaged $468 to

$520, although there may be additional costs

involved.
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PMMA

Considered a semi-permanent filler, PMMA

injections treat medium-to-deep wrinkles, folds and

furrows, particularly nasolabial folds as well as

pitted scars and thin lips. The injection consists of

PMMA fillers in a purified collagen gel, which

ultimately breaks down and is replaced by your

bodys own collagen. Keep in mind that it can take a

number of injections to create volume and up to

three months for the full effects. Average 2011 fees

for PMMA fillers were $995.

Polyactic Acid

More than just a dermal filler, polylactic acid (i.e.

Sculptra) actually stimulates your own collagen

production. It's effective for laugh lines and deep

nasolabial folds as well as plumping up thin lips.

Unlike other dermal fillers, however, youll need

about three once-a-month treatments to achieve your

desired results, and while considered semi-

permanent, you may still need occasional booster

injections. The 2011 averages for fees per treatments

were $987.

Polyalkylimide

A semi-permanent dermal filler, polyalkylimide is

used for deeper wrinkles, depressed scars or thin

lips. It can also enhance cheekbones and the jawline

and plump facial volume lost due to age. After

injection, your plastic surgeon molds it into place,

with your own collagen eventually forming around

it. Polyalkylimide is biocompatible (no allergy test

needed) and can be combined with other types of

dermal fillers more suitable for fine lines and

wrinkles.

Fat Injections

Fat injections can be used to recontour your face,

reduce lines and wrinkles, plump lips, and redefine

the cheek and chin. While your own body fat can be

an excellent soft tissue filler, noted the ASAPS, it

must be harvested from other body areas via a small

needle and then re-injected after processing into the

desired area. It can take 3 to 4 treatments over a six-

month period to achieve the longest-lasting effect.

The ASPS 2011 fee estimate was $1,658.

Dermal Fillers
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