The Beauty Society

Nip tuck without surgery

Are you overwhelmed or confused about the latest treatments available in the war against ageing? Are you interested in fighting the battle?

There are many developments in non-surgical medicine, coming in thick and fast. The greatest selling points are the non interference procedures with lifestyle, affordability and good safety record. There is a shift in demand from plastic surgery to non-surgical procedures simply because of the well publicised complications of surgery and a growing risk-adverse public mood. It is becoming more widely known that we can reverse the signs of ageing without going under the knife.

Ageing can result in sagging and loss of elasticity of the supporting structures (cartilage, bone and connective tissue). To restore a youthful appearance we can carry out non-surgical procedures to relax (Botox®), refill (dermal fillers), re-drape (Sculptra™) and resurface (skin peels and laser therapies).

As we age our muscles atrophy contributing to a loss of volume and accentuating facial lines (rhytides), giving us an angry, worn out and old appearance. The use of Botox® to relax selected muscles gradually eradicates these angry lines. Youthful faces are associated with a rounder, fuller appearance but older faces tend to look skeletonised around the eyes, cheeks, forehead and mouth areas. ‘Jowls’ along the jaw line and ‘turkey neck’ deformities are the result of loss of cheek fat and neck muscle tone. Non-surgical facelifts are possible using re-draping and redistribution procedures such as Sculptra™, Endermologie facial keymodules, Accent radiofrequency and mesotherapy, to name but a few. Skin integrity is also affected by sun damage, leaving us with patchy, uneven skin tones. Chemical peels and laser resurfacing can be used to reduce and eradicate irregular skin texture and contour.

Anti-ageing supplements have their role in invigorating us and slowing down the ageing process. Anti-oxidants can protect us against inevitable free radical agents. These are best taken under the supervision of a qualified nutritionist who is able to determine your body type and health requirements – it is not wise to simply purchase ‘over the counter’ supplements without taking professional advice.

A combination of various treatments and a change in lifestyle is what we all need to preserve our youth – there is no magic elixir!

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is the art of using skin prick delivery techniques to supply vitamin, nutrition and homeopathic medicine for facial/body rejuvenation, relief of under-eye circles and bags, reduction of fat and muscle building.

Sculptra™

Sculptra™ is a long-lasting, clinically-proven treatment that can smooth deep lines and wrinkles and restore facial volume lost to the body's natural ageing process. The improvement is gradual, long-lasting and gives you an entirely natural-looking fuller face. Sculptra™ is an injectable volumising treatment that stimulates the build-up of the body’s own collagen to smooth out lines and wrinkles and restore lost facial volume to give you a fuller, younger-looking face.

Dermal Fillers

Dermal Fillers provide gentle volumising and contouring, creating a naturally attractive effect to smooth out and fill lines and wrinkles. Restylane®, Hydrafill® and Laresse® are popular choices of dermal filler due to their safety and results. These fillers are made from hyaluronic acid which supplements your own body's lack of it due to the ageing process. Hyaluronic acid will plump-up or raise the skin and 'fill in' the area being treated. Essentially it enhances your natural looks by restoring your skin’s volume, creating softness and revitalising your appearance.

Botox®

Botox® is used to temporarily relax muscles mainly in the upper forehead and around the eyes. It can, however, be used to reduce the appearance of smoker's lines around the mouth, relax the platysma bands on the neck and improve the appearance of the chest area. This results in prevention of premature wrinkles and smoothes out existing wrinkles. Botox® can also be used to treat medical conditions such as migranes and excessive sweating.