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How To Disguise The Signs of Agingby Barry Lycka
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One way to combat the appearance of wrinkles is to use specialized beauty treatments. These lotions generally have collagen mixed in. The collagen is then absorbed into the skin over a period of time. Collagen is a naturally occurring substance in the skin that functions as a 's kin plumper'. Collagen production is reduced as we grow older, which results in wrinkles because of the loss of elasticity in the skin. These treatments can be done at home on a daily basis, but can also be done in spas. An afternoon in a day spa can help you feel pampered and relaxed, which definitely helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Surgery Plastic surgery is often used as a way to combat the arrival of wrinkles. While this is a very invasive way to accomplish the goal, it is often successful. With plastic surgery, it is so important to research the procedure and the surgeon very carefully. This is a major surgery and should not be taken lightly. While there have been many wonderful results, there has also been some disasters with plastic surgery.
Basically, when a face-lift is performed, the skin of the face is literally lifted off, pulled up and stitched back into place. The end result is tighter skin with no wrinkles. This procedure is not permanent and signs of aging can and probably will occur again in the future. Since there has been so much in the media regarding doctors who are performing this surgery without being properly licensed and the number of people who complain of botched face-lifts, please do extensive background research before letting them perform it on you. Double check the credentials of the surgeon. Injections Botox and restylane injections are two other popular ways to rebel against the aging process. These types of procedures have gained in popularity, mostly because they are quick and if done by a licensed professional, are safe. You do want to be sure you carefully check to make sure that the practitioner is, in fact, properly licensed and experienced.
Botox is a protein that has been purified from Clostridium botulinum. The fact that Botox is a form of Botulinum is the reason that it is so important for this procedure to be done by an experienced practitioner. Do not be pulled in by someone who says that they can give you Botox or collagen injections for a fraction of the cost of a doctor. These are scams and all too often use either substandard or completely fake injection materials. It is best to be safe and use a doctor with a good history using these methods. It will be worth the extra cost. Page 1 | Page 2
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Barry A. S. Lycka is one of North America 's foremost authorities on cosmetic and laser surgery of the skin. You can find out more at www.barrylyckamd.com and www.restoringyouthonline.com. He is founder of the ethical cosmetic surgery association (http://ECSAonline.com)
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Tidbits & Stuff was born on Thursday, March 9, 2006
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Wrinkles, everybody gets them, everybody hates them. In fact, wrinkles are viewed with disdain by so many people that a billion dollar a year industry has sprung up around getting rid of them or at least slowing down their appearance for a while. People all around the globe are trying everything from herbs to plastic surgery in an attempt to slow down this sign of aging, especially those who show wrinkling prematurely.
