2 Ways To Reinvigorate An Aging Face
Eventually, they came – the wrinkles. A few on the forehead, then on the corners of our eyes, and then the edges of our smiles. So, OK, we have some slight signs of aging. But what we weren’t prepared for were the brown patches, and red splotches. Yet the more time passes, we realize these are becoming par for the course on our face. And we’re not pleased – not in the least. Can anything be done to smooth out the color of our skin again, allowing our smiles to be unhindered by background patchwork?
Thankfully, several youth-restorative options exist, namely via Botox, Juvederm, or laser remedies. Below we provide explanations about Botox and Juvederm. (Stay tuned for a later article on our updated laser treatment options, as well.
- Botox. If you haven’t heard of Botox from your skin care provider, you’ve probably at least heard of it referred to be one comedian or another. Botox is the renowned procedure for getting rid of wrinkles, hence the inherent humor. Used mostly for forehead and eye-area wrinkles, Botox is a direct injection that relaxes the surrounding muscles, preventing them from forming. Thereby, Botox works on two fronts – it blocks current wrinkles from increasing, and prevents future wrinkles as well. Botox is great because it takes only a few minutes, and is considered low-risk. Note that its effects need to be renewed every 3-4 months.
- Juvederm. As we age, we lose skin elasticity because our level of the protein hyaluronic acid decreases. Juvederm is a gel injection which replaces hyaluronic acid, restoring facial skin volume. It is used especially for the area above and around the upper lip, or to enhance the lips themselves. Juvederm is labeled very low risk, and is an effective procedure that lasts up to a year.
Most people like to stay looking as youthful as possible. With the modern technologies of today, we have convenient ways of keeping your skin looking better for many years. Contact us to discuss options for keeping your face looking as good as possible, for as long as possible. By reinvigorating an aging face, you’ll feel more comfortable facing the years ahead – literally!