As we age, time starts to show on our faces; that is an inescapable fact of life. At least it used to be. Nowadays, here in Manhattan and the rest of the world, people have access to non-surgical cosmetic treatments that can turn back the clock and return your face to its younger beauty. However, it seems that there are many misconceptions of what treatments can be most effective for your particular needs. For instance, most would simply opt for a Botox procedure at the first sign of crow’s feet, but that may not be the best solution. Here are some lesser known alternatives that might be better suited to your own personal needs.
Radiesse is a dermal filler that comes in the form of an injection of calcium hydroxylapatite, and is best used to help fill in scars or smooth out wrinkles around the mouth and nose.
Restylane and Juvederm are similar products, which come as injections of hyaluronic acid which, while it may sound frightening, is actually produced naturally by the human body. As for the effect, these two work well to smooth over stress lines and crow’s feet, but also have some use for adding volume to the lips and face.
Sculptra is the longest lasting of the mentioned treatments here and is mainly utilized as a volumizing agent for the face and hands. It works by reacting with the natural collagen that already exists within your body and stimulates it to become firmer and expand to give that taut look to the skin.
Fat transfers are quite common. It’s the one treatment most people are already familiar with. It simply involves moving fat from one part of the body to a more desirable area, and can be used to fill in wrinkles almost anywhere in a way that appears very natural.
Sit down and discuss which injectable is truly best for you and what your desired goal is with an experienced cosmetic plastic surgeon. Make sure that you know exactly what it is you want and which cosmetic treatment can be best suited to create the more beautiful you.
