There have never been more cosmetic treatments on the market, and with a rise in the effectiveness and availability of non-surgical treatments, there is no longer any need to go under the knife to achieve your desired appearance.
In this article, we will examine 5 of the best non-cosmetic treatments currently available, helping you pick the perfect approach for meeting your goals.
Dermal fillers
Hyaluronic acid based dermal fillers are some of the most popular of all cosmetic treatments used to address common signs of ageing in the face. This is no fluke, as dermal fillers are incredibly effective, convenient, and affordable and when applied repeatedly on an annual-ish basis can delay the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin for many years.
There are a range of different dermal filler products designed specifically for different purposes and parts of the body, from lip fillers and tear trough fillers to nasolabial folds and more.
Hyaluronic acid is the most popular and highly recommended key ingredient in most dermal fillers, a natural lubricating and moisture absorbing substance that is found in the body already. The main reason for volume loss in most areas of the face is a drop in the production rate of elastin and collagen that occurs as we get older. By drawing in moisture in these areas, dermal filler will restore the volume making them a fantastic way to counter ageing.
Another major advantage of dermal fillers is that there are very few possible side effects or downtime associated with the treatment. There might be a small amount of minor bruising and swelling for a week or so but besides that there will be very little disruption to your everyday life.
Chemical peels
Chemical peels are another cosmetic treatment that requires no general anaesthetic, has little to no downtime, and provides almost immediate positive results. Chemical peels involve the application of a chemical solution to the face that removes the outermost layer or layers of skin to uncover the smooth fresh ones beneath.
This might sound dramatic but is actually remarkably safe and can have incredible effects for those who suffer with acne scarring or hyperpigmentation. Chemical peels can be used in other areas of the body, but the face is the most common, and where the most dramatic result will be found.
It is possible to buy chemical peels and apply them yourself but these will tend to be fruit based acids, much less powerful than the ones used in professional cosmetic clinics.
Botox
Perhaps the most famous non-surgical cosmetic treatment in the world having been fully approved for medical use by the FDA for some decades now.
Botox is a muscle relaxant that immobilises the muscles responsible for forming dynamic wrinkles that can become set in and static over the years.
The effects of Botox are widespread and extensive from reducing the appearance of crow’s feet and lip lines to addressing those troubling forehead lines that appear when you frown.
Botox injections are most popular among those in the 40-60 age range but can actually be most effective for those in their 30s, preventing wrinkles from forming in the first place by preventing dynamic wrinkles forming at a time where collagen and elastin production levels in the human body begin to fall.
Microneedling
Microneedling is a rather brutal sounding cosmetic treatment that involves a roller or pen, covered in tiny needles being pressed over an area of skin. Despite how this sounds, the pain from microneedling is almost non-existent as a numbing cream will be applied prior to treatment and the needles are extremely small in size.
Microneedling works by creating what is known as ‘controlled trauma’ where your body believes that harm is being done and triggers its healing response but there is no actual lasting damage. The result of this is that new skin cells are generated and collagen production increasing, improving the strength and appearance of the skin. Microneedling is effective at tackling scarring, fine lines, stretch marks, and more.
Non-surgical facelift
You have almost certainly heard of a facelift, one of the most popular cosmetic surgery options, but did you know that you can actually achieve many of the same effects through the application of fat melting radio frequencies and the insertion of PDO or permanent threads into the cheek area?
This is slightly more invasive than some of the other treatments mentioned in this article, but the results are also longer lasting and can look just as good as surgery, without the needs for weeks or even months of recovery and major disruption to your life.
All of the 5 fantastic non-surgical treatments mentioned in this article, and many more besides, are available at luxeskin.co.uk, designed and delivered by our expert team of cosmetic doctors.
