By: Lynda Davos
Submitted: 2010-10-30 16:37:07 | Word Count: 752
So, you wake up one morning, look in your mirror and notice the inevitable has happened.
And like millions of other people who have used anti wrinkle treatments, you consider using Skin Injectables to improve your appearance.
Because those fine lines and wrinkles on your forehead now seem really deep. The Crows' feet around your eyes are now plain to see even when you're not smiling, and the puckered lines around your lips look really harsh. Your cheeks are beginning to slump and you notice that your whole face is beginning to look aged and hollow.
And you feel that now you want to do something about it.
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What Are Skin Injectables?
Skin Injectables are Anti Aging Treatments injected into or under the skin. They are designed to hydrate, plump out and restore contour to the face. Skin Injectables can also reduce lines and wrinkles, so can be used by people who are just beginning to show signs of facial aging, but do not want to use Cosmetic Surgery to enhance their appearance. A decision not to have Cosmetic Surgery could also be affected by a cost or time element. And for these people, the wide selection of Injectables on the market is preferable to having Cosmetic Surgery.
The Cosmetic Industry Market has many brand names of Skin Injectables available for use. They tend to fall into 2 groups:
A. Line and Wrinkle Correctors.
These are used to smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
This group would include Injectables such as Botox.
B. Facial Fillers.
Also called Dermal Fillers, these are used to add shape and volume to the face. They can also help to restore facial structure.
A Facial Filler can be categorised depending on:
i) How they are made
ii) The Composition of their materials
iii) How and Where they are applied
iv) The main reason for their application
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Facial Fillers can be put into 2 groups which make up the main categories available on the market today.
They are the Non-Permanent and Permanent Facial Fillers.
Non-Permanent Fillers may also be known as re-absorbable Fillers because they are eventually absorbed by the body, ideally leaving no trace of the filler. Restylane is an example of a Non-Permanent Filler.
Permanent Fillers on the other hand are non re-absorbable and so are able to produce a long lasting effect of fullness and volume to the face (and possibly other areas of the body) for several years or possibly even longer. Examples of Permanent Fillers are Aquamid and Evolence.
What Steps should you take when deciding to use a Skin Injectable?
i) Make sure that you are being treated by a qualified Aesthetic Practitioner.
Seek referrals from your General Practitioner or use Board Certified information for your particular country.
ii) Ensure that you are being treated with an approved material for the purpose that it is being used.
Check that you see the original packaging of the material, to make sure it is authentic.
iii) Ensure that you are advised about the potential risks of any treatment, any expected discomforts, time of recovery, and if there are any alternatives available. This should conclude with you signing a Consent Form.
What are the Advantages / Disadvantages of Using Skin Injectables?
The Advantages of Injectables include:
i) Being able to have the treatment in 1 or 2 visits - many treatments are now marketed as 'lunchtime appointments', suggesting that treatment may be quick and simple.
ii) The Injectable is normally given through a small gauge needle. So discomfort is minimal and no anaesthetic may be necessary. (However, with some treatments, a topical anaesthetic may be necessary - it may all depend on the sensitivity of the area being treated and what the patient prefers).
iii) Results tend to be fairly instant with not much bruising, redness or swelling.
The Disadvantages may include:
i) Having repeat treatment every few months in order to maintain the visual benefits.
ii) The cost implications of repeated treatments.
Author Resource:-
To learn more about the pros and cons of Skin Injectables and whether they may be right for you, it’s important to know as much as you can about these Anti Aging Skin Treatments. Visit the following link and you will see the amazing results of alternative Anti Aging Skin Treatments from Anti Aging Guru, Lyn Davis
