Non-surgical face-lifts differ from their surgical alternatives by rejuvenating the skin to reverse the effects of ageing, rather than surgical and invasive intervention to manipulate the skin in its existing aged condition.
Rejuvenation is not only an excellent alternative to surgery but also highly recommended as a first step to reversing the ageing process and delaying the need for cosmetic surgery.
By improving the quality of the skin the increased tone and elasticity will restore a more youthful silhouette and will provide a resistance to wrinkles and lines. The natural radiance of rejuvenated skin, free of the ravages of age, sun and a hostile environment will reveal a healthy vitality that cannot be achieved by surgery.
Ageing is caused by internal (intrinsic or chronological) and external (extrinsic or environmental) factors. Whatever the cause, ageing results in the diminished production of collagen which is the main supporting protein of the skin, and the break down of the elastin fibres which give the skin its flexibility.
Ageing is also accompanied by a decline in the activity of the sebaceous glands reducing the skins ability to retain moisture, which in turn leads to a reduction in the suppleness of the skin.
Skin rejuvenation improves the quality of the skin by increasing the production of elastin and collagen and restoring the moisture content of the skin. This improvement in quality, coupled with the restoration of the skin to a pre environmentally damaged state removes and reverses many of the visible effects of ageing.
Because the treatments are focused on improving skin quality each program of treatments will be specific to an individual’s needs and the initial condition of their skin. A treatment program would usually comprise one or more of the following treatments:
- Microdermabrasion
- Peels
- Intense Pulsed Light
- Mesotherapy