Natural Anti Aging

Anti Aging Cosmetic Procedures - Juvederm

Another option for you to consider in regards to anti aging cosmetic surgery is the product Juvederm.  A friend I know just had a Juvederm procedure for her nasal labial folds which softens the smile lines that run from the side of your nose to just below your mouth.  She looked younger, like she had had a restful vacation full of sun, fun and total rest and relaxation.  She had the Juvederm procedure done on a Friday afternoon and was back at work on Monday.  It softened her whole look.  This is her new beauty secret, told only to me.  The anti-aging procedure cost her $500.  She told me that the doctor told her that it should last her for 7 months to one year.

Juvederm is a cosmetic surgery procedure which can be used in the frown lines, the smile lines, the vertical lip lines, for crow’s feet, cheek volume, lip volume, lines around the mouth and for chin and jaw volume.  It adds volume to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, lips and thinning skin, all results of hormonal changes, sun exposure, aging and the decline of collagen in our bodies. We already know that as we age, collagen and the hyaluronic acid in our bodies decreases and it is possible to replace these with supplements.  Cosmetic surgery fillers such as Juvederm, Botox, and Restylane, to name a few, can also help with this problem.  It is known that Hyaluronic acid cosmetic injections can also help with stimulating collagen production.

Juvederm is a patented technology called HYLACROSS that produces a smooth and consistent, replenishing injectable gel.  This technology produces very natural results.  It is also the first HA gel to demonstrate its effectiveness for all skin tones and its safety.  It consists of hyaluronic acid which is a natural occurring sugar in your body.  If you would like to read more about hyaluronic acid, please check our article on hyaluronic acid here by following the link.

What to expect at your doctor’s office?  Well, to begin with, there is no downtime which is important for the busy woman.  The doctor will give you either a topical or injectable anesthesia to numb any possible pain to the area to be treated.  The Juvederm is eased under the skin where the wrinkles or folds need to be filled.  It’s that simple.  You should avoid any strenuous exercise, alcoholic beverages, and exposure to freezing temperatures or to the sun for the first 24 hours after your Juvederm treatment.  In other words take it easy.  This whole process in the doctor’s office should take about 15 minutes to one half hour.  You will instantly see the results.  You may need a touch up appointment to get an optimal result.  As far as side effects are concerned, they are mild to moderate in nature and lasting less than seven days.  These side effects could include tenderness, bruising and redness which can be covered up with makeup.

There comes a time when we will need to get an anti aging cosmetic surgery.  Juvederm is one of products available for you.  There are other products also available such as Restylane, microdermabrasion, Botox, photofacials, Artesense, Radiesse, and Teosyal which can be read about in our article on anti aging cosmetic surgery. Find a cosmetic filler you like and check with your cosmetic surgery doctor for more information to find out which product he supports.  It’s all up to you.

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How the Skin Ages

There are four processes involved in the aging of the skin. The process of aging of your skin involves cell turnover, the slowing down of collagen production, the skin drying out as estrogen production and thyroid function decrease and the attack of free radicals on your skin. All of these things are involved in the aging process of the skin.

As we age, the skin dries out because of a decrease in the production of the hormone estrogen and thyroid function. Decreasing thyroid and estrogen production affects the sweat glands which results in the lowering of the levels of moisture available in the skin. Bioidentical hormone replacement can assist greatly in preserving your skin because it replaces the hormones that you are losing as you age.

A part of the aging process involves new cell production slowing down. A natural exfoliation process occurs in the skin throughout our lives. Throughout life, the skin sheds the upper top level of dead skin cells as new cells created deep in the epidermis layer push up and replace the older skin cells. When we are young and our skin is healthy, the process of new skin cells replacing older cells take about 28 days and the older skin cells slough off in approximately 12 days. In older skin this process slows down, newer cells are not created as quickly and the older cells exfoliate at a slower tempo. A process called microdermabrasion will assist greatly with the rate of skin cell turnover. It removes the upper level of dead skin cells encouraging the replacement of new skin cells.

Skin also ages because of the attack of free radicals against the body. Free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules which come from stress, cigarette smoke, pollution and sun damage. The result of this attack of free radicals on your skin causes skin discolorations, cancer and other skin cell irregularities.

And finally, as we age, the levels of collagen and elastin production decline. Collagen and elastin are proteins which give skin its moisture and fullness. When collagen production breaks down, the skin loses its volume and the result is that wrinkles and creases form. There are supplements you can take to assist with collagen production including hyaluronic acid and vitamin C. It is also possible to consult with an anti-aging specialist or plastic surgeon about cosmetic fillers such as Botox, Artecoll or Restylane which replace lost volume and fill out wrinkles in areas around the eyes such as crows feet or nasal labial folds.

Our next article will discuss in depth the most important things you can do to slow down the aging process of the skin including the care of aging skin and some of the best organic skin care products you can use.

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