Facial Line Smoothing & Facial Aging
BEAUTY REBORN: IMMEDIATE SMOOTHING OF FACIAL LINE AND ENHANCING OF SPECIFIC AREAS.
Getting older is a fact of life. Some people age better, while some are lucky enough to look younger.
What causes the skin to age?
The younger you look, the better you feel about yourself. But age is an unstoppable process and as the body ages, the appearance and characteristics of our skin change.
Age, hormones, sun exposure and smoking all have a part to play, causing fine lines and wrinkles. Skin feels more fragile and less elastic. As our age increases, the hyaluronic acid (HA) content of our skin- which is so important for water retention- decreases. The oil- producing (sebaceous) glands become less active, and your skin becomes drier. The skin also loses fat, so it looks less plump and smooth and it also loses its youthful colour and glow.While all these changes are taking place, gravity is also at work, pulling at the skin, causing it to sag.
Help is at hand
Non- surgical aesthetic treatments are becoming more and more popular because they are quicker, less painful and more subtle than in invasive plastic surgery. That’s why injectable gels such as those from juvederm* provide a simple, fast answer. It’s an exciting category of dermal fillers based on hyaluronic acid- a substsnce that occurs naturally in the body. This means it not only fills wrinkles but also replaces what the skin has lost over time.
ABOUT NATURAL HYALURONIC ACID
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring substance found in the body:
• Helps hydrate and add volume to your skin
• Naturally occurring HA decreases as we age
HA is also used by doctors for medical procedures, e.g. eye surgery, and injected into painful joints. The hyaluronic acid used in dermal fillers is a non- animal one clinically refined to provide very natural and long lasting aesthetic results. It is reabsorbable and the aesthetic effects are reversible.
UNSTANDING YOUR SKIN
The skin is our principle organ of beauty, touch, pleasure, and sensuality
What happens to your skin when you GET OLDER?
25 years;
Visible ageing of the skin starts and the skin replaces old cells more slowly.
30 Years;
More fine lines develop as collagen and elastin start to break down, and our delicate skin under the eyes begins to thin.
The skin becomes thinner, partly because of hormonal changes, and more sensitive to irritating environmental factors and allergens. The skin loses much of its strength and elasticity.
40 years;
Deeper lines begin to etch around the mouth and eyes. Furrows appear on the forehead and circles under the eyes may grow into pouches. Skin becomes noticeably drier.
After 50 years;
Age spots start to appear; a common occurrence on more than 90% of fair-skinned people.
Structure of the skin
The skin is made up of three layers; each plays a vital role in maintaining healthy skin.
1. The deepest layer is the hypodermis, made up of fatty tissue that cushion and supports the two layers of skin above it.
2. The middle layer is the dermis. It contains collagen and elastin for form, shape and elasticity, which are constantly renewed in young, healthy skin. Older skin tends to sag and wrinkle because the collagen and elastin levels are reduced. This is also where the blood capillaries (small veins), hair follicles, sweat and oil glands become less active and our skin becomes drier and more prone to the formation of fine lines.
3. The top layer or epidermis is where essential cell renewal takes place. In younger skin, cells are replaced about every 30 days; as we age, this process takes twice as long.
How non- surgical facial aesthetics can help
• Botulinum Toxin Type A relaxes hyperactive muscles and therefore improves dynamic facial lines.
• HA filler range- replaces lost volume and improves static facial lines by replenishing the natural hyaluronic acid content of the skin.
There are two major components of facial ageing:
• Dynamic lines, which are due to muscular hyperactivity.
• Static lines, which are due to volume loss.
Treating both of these main components of facial ageing leads to natural, balanced and refined outcomes:
Your doctor will advice you on the appropriate treatment options available to you, including the most appropriate filler range.
Top tips for beautiful skin
There are some key steps you can take to protect your skin. You’re protecting more than your beauty, you’re protecting the body’s largest organ. Follow these tips and tricks below to help your skin stay healthy and beautiful.
Cleanse inside and out
Start your day with a hot glass of water with lemon juice to assist your body in removing toxins. Drink plenty of water to hydrate your skin and offset the lack of humidity.
Protect your skin
We are exposed to ultraviolet rays even in winter, so protect your skin with a good sunscreen. If you’re on the beach or swimming, use an SPF OF 30 or more.
Stay healthy
Eat healthy and make sure you have five pieces of fruit or vegetables a day. Exercise regularly and get a good night’s sleep.
Don’t smoke
Smoking is one of the main factors of premature ageing. It causes wrinkles and makes the skins tiny blood vessels constrict, reducing the much - needed supply of oxygen.
Limit your exposure to hot water
Warm water will cleanse the skin just as well as hot water without the drying effect. End your bathing routine with a skin oil lotion, or body butter.
Moisture well
Moisturising protects your skins natural barrier, which holds moisture in your skin and keeps it soft and supple. It also protects it from environmental stress.
DID YOU KNOW?
• The skin renews itself about every 30 days.
• Visible ageing of the skin starts at about the age of 25.
• 80 percent of the sun’s rays can penetrate light clouds.
• If you’re out in the sun and your shadow is shorter than you’re more likely to get Sunburn.
• Other everyday factors that can cause skin ageing include harsh soaps, long hot baths and hot showers
FAQ
1. What exactly is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring substance in the body that helps to hydrate and add volume to our skin. Natural hyaluronic acid is broken down by the body in one or two days. Hyaluronic acid is used for aesthetic treatments and has been used by doctors for injection into arthritic (painful, inflamed) joints to aid movement as well as for eye surgery.
2. How long is an appointment?
The injection process can take a mere 15-20 minutes. You’ll also need to allow time to consult with your doctor before treatment.
3. Will the procedure hurt?
The smooth consistency the gel allows your doctor to administer it easily and smoothly. A local anaesthetic is also administered for the painful areas. Some gels like juvederm ultra* also contains 0.3% lidocaine to reduce injection pain for more comfortable experience.
4. Will I notice the difference right away?
Yes, the aesthetic results are immediate. You’ll see the results as soon as your appointment is over- and no- one else need know.
5. Will I need to take time off work?
Absolutely not, you can have an appointment in your lunch hour and then get right back to your normal routine.
6. Are there any side effects?
Following injection, you may experience slight redness, swelling or bruising at the injected area. Your medical doctors can advice on this. Please be assured that these side effects will not last and can be easily covered up with your usual make-up a day later. However, do not hesitate to get in touch with your doctor in the unlikely event that these reactions last longer than a week or if you experience any other side effects. All skin injection procedures carry a risk of infection.
7. How long will the results of the treatment last?
This is related to many factors such as:
• Age
• The area where you have the injections
• Quantity of Juvederm® injected
• Quality of skin.
• Lifestyle.
• Health
• Doctors injection technique
The results of the treatment can last for up to one year.
8. Is there anything I need to know before I have the treatment?
We advise you to avoid using aspirin or other non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (with analgesic, antipyretic and inflammatory effects) one week before your injection. This will reduce the risk of bruising and bleeding at the point of injection.
9. When will I need another injection?
Many patients like to book touch- up injections bas well as repeat injections to maintain the way they look. Ask your medical doctor for advice.
Take the first step to discovering a beautiful you
All you need to do is arrange a consultation. Your Doctor will provide you with the information on the option available to you, based on what treatment is right for you, before your procedure. You can easily fit the entire appointment into your lunch hour and you’ll see results right away.
PRE CARE (Before treatment)
One week prior to your Juvederm® injection, we advise you to avoid using alcohol, garlic, lidocaine and aspirin, or any other non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs for pain, swelling and/ or fever, such as medicines containing diclofenac, mefenamic acid, indometacin or ibuprofen- ask your doctor or pharmacist whether your medication includes any of these ingredients. Following these instructions will reduce the risk of bruising or bleeding at the point of injection.
If this is your first, you will need to provide your medical doctor with information on your medical history and any allergies you have or medications you are taking. There is no need for an allergy test, unless your medical practitioner feels it’s necessary.
POSTCARE (After treatment)
Because inject able gel is relatively simple, non- surgical treatment, there is minimal recovery time. For the first 24 hours following treatment, you should avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sun or heat exposure, and alcoholic beverages in order to help minimize the risk of temporary redness, swelling and/ or itching.
No treatment can halt the ageing process; you will require top-ups if you want to maintain the effect so ask your medical doctor when they would recommend rescheduling another appointment.
GLOSSARY
- Scale rating- improvement of appearance between a score of 1 and 5, where 1 is the lowest and 5 is the highest rating of improvement.
- Allergens- substance that can cause an allergy.
- Analgesic- medicine used to relieve pain.
- Anti-inflammatory- medicine used to relieve swelling and pain.
- Anti-pyretic- medicine used to relieve fever.
- Aspirin- ingredient in medicine to relieve mild to moderate pain, inflammation, swelling and/ or fever.
- Collagen- group of naturally occurring proteins found in the skin.
- Diclofenac- ingredient in medicine to relieve mild to moderate pain, inflammation, swelling and/or fever.
- Elastin- protein found in connective tissue to allow skin to have elastic ability.
- Glabellar frown lines- frown lines between your eyes.
- Hyperactive muscles- overactive muscles.
- Ibuprofen- ingredient in medicine to relieve mild to moderate pain, inflammation, swelling and/or fever.
- Lidocaine-local anaesthetic.
- Marionette lines-lines from corner of the lips down towards the jaw line.
- Mefenamic acid- ingredient in medicine to relive mild to moderate pain, inflammation, swelling and/ or fever.
- Nasolabial fold- lines from nasal flares to corners of the mouth.
- Non- steroidal- not containing steroids or cortisone.
- Oral comissures- corners of the mouth.
- Peri-oral wrinkles- fine lines around the lips.
- Philtrum - lines between top lip and bottom of the nose.
- Sebaceous glands- glands that secrete oily/waxy matter.