The Lowdown On Wrinkles
What can be a more refreshing way to relieve one's self of the daily grind of work than to go out to the beach and stay in the sun....but wait till you hear the lowdown on wrinkles.
It is a fact that skin ages, as much as our physical appearance and it does that all over our body, especially on parts of the skin that is most often exposed to the sun.
These ageing come in the form of changes brought on by sun damage called photoaging, characterized by dryness or roughness, sagginess, skin growths called "liver spots" or keratoses and – commonly – wrinkles.
There are two categories for wrinkles, which involves two varying degrees of wrinkle development, which are fine surface lines and deep skin furrows, for which common and general wrinkle treatments are more effective for the former, but the latter would require more aggressive treatments like long-term dermatological or plastic surgery.
Among the primary factors that contribute to skin wrinkles are smoking, which dries out the skin since it reduces moisture; skin type as well, since people with light-colored skin and blue eyes are susceptible to sun damage; hereditary peculiarities since there are family lines that are more prone to skin wrinkles; hairstyle, which obviously depends on how much skin is covered by the hair and protected from the sun; dress style, since this will also determine how much skin is covered or left exposed to the sun; and finally, recreational and occupational sun exposure that may spans over a period of years.
Currently, there are a lot of treatments available in the market today, both over the counter and prescription treatments, among them, Vitamin A acid, alpha hydroxy acids, antioxidants and moisturizers.
These treatment methods also include cosmetic procedures like glycolic acid peels deep peels, dermabrasion, laser resurfacing, surgical procedures and the ever popular Botox. There is a popular belief that chronic stress can be a cause of aging in people, thus, the appearance of skin wrinkles, but most of these evidences are not specifically based on scientific findings, rather, more on people's observations and perceptions.
There is, however, a little-known yet significant study back in 2004 that established the link between between chronic stress and aging.
The study revealed that telomeres, these are structures located at the end of chromosomes that6 shorten with aging, also tend to shorten prematurely in subjects that are subjected to long-term psychological stress, resulting to prematurely "aging" cells.
Although the results of this study shows a link between cellular aging and stress, the direct relationship of stress on aging is far complex and has not yet been fully understood nor backed with incontrovertible findings. However, it could still be considered an ounce of prevention to keep stress at bay, since it can indeed have adverse effects on physical and emotional health.
Anybody concerned about getting wrinkles or other signs of aging should still be advised to practice a healthy and, better, a stress-free lifestyle or if not possible, even just keeping stress levels under control.
Finally, exposure to ultraviolet light, whether UVA or UVB, from sunlight accounts for most symptoms of premature skin aging, especially since most of the photoaging effects occur by the late teenage years around 19-20 years and so on.
Thus, the amount of damage to the skin, especially the presence of wrinkles is determined by the total lifetime of exposure to radiation and the person's pigment protection.
These may be the lowdown on wrinkles, but don't be anxious, with all the tips and treatments available everywhere, there's no need to hide and fear wrinkles
Dr J Basrai
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Short Term Wrinkle Solutions
Short Term Wrinkle Solutions
Wrinkles happen as we age. If you can't afford plastic surgery, there are short term wrinkle solutions you can use. The best part is that there are very few risks so you just have to consult with you dermatologist. Let's talk about each one in alphabetical order.
First is Botox which has been around for over 10 years. This is a protein toxin produced by the clostridium botulinum bacteria that is injected in small amounts into the body helping the muscles relax and make the lines disappear. It is effective in treating crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, frown lines and laugh lines despite the fact that some studies show it causes new wrinkles to appear. It is good for 3 to 6 months and can be repeated.
Similar to Botox is collagen which has been used for over 25 years. It is used primarily as a tissue filler to soften lines around the mouth, to help augment lips, correct early degrees of muscle loss and erase acne scars. The injection is good for only 3 to 4 months. Before you can be injected with this protein, doctors will have to do some skin tests first to make sure you are not allergic.
There is a treatment called autologous fat transfer. Here, fat is removed from one part of the body and then it is used to fill the gaps caused by the wrinkles. Usually, fat is extracted from the buttocks, stomach or thighs. Since the patient's fat is being used, there is no chance of allergic reactions taking place.
Another soft tissue filler is Restylane that is considered to be an injectable cosmetic treatment. This comes from hyaluronic acid which has proven to be very successful in Canada and Europe. Basically, this is a gel that is a basic component of the human skin. Unlike other procedures that fill in the gaps caused by wrinkles, this lets the skin cells "float" making it very suitable for large folds of skin often seen in the mouth and cheeks. This is effective for about 6 to 9 months with low incidence of allergic reactions.
Then there is also Hylaform which is an alternative to collagen and those who want to use it do not have to undergo an allergy test. Just like the rest, this has to be injected into the skin at regular intervals in order to treat wrinkles.
The procedures mentioned are not covered by insurance and do not have any health benefits. The only thing it can do is hide away those wrinkles for a few months and when they start to appear again, you have to go back to your dermatologist for the next treatment.
Apart from the short term wrinkle solutions, there are also home made treatments which you can use to treat and prevent pimples. Most of these use simple things you can buy at the grocery and you may have to mix some of them. You should clean your face first so the pores will open and it can be absorbed by the skin, left to dry before it is rinsed.
So are short term wrinkle solutions the way to go? If you want to avoid the pain that is often endured with other costly treatments and the long recovery time, then the answer is yes
Dr J Basrai
.
Wrinkles happen as we age. If you can't afford plastic surgery, there are short term wrinkle solutions you can use. The best part is that there are very few risks so you just have to consult with you dermatologist. Let's talk about each one in alphabetical order.
First is Botox which has been around for over 10 years. This is a protein toxin produced by the clostridium botulinum bacteria that is injected in small amounts into the body helping the muscles relax and make the lines disappear. It is effective in treating crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, frown lines and laugh lines despite the fact that some studies show it causes new wrinkles to appear. It is good for 3 to 6 months and can be repeated.
Similar to Botox is collagen which has been used for over 25 years. It is used primarily as a tissue filler to soften lines around the mouth, to help augment lips, correct early degrees of muscle loss and erase acne scars. The injection is good for only 3 to 4 months. Before you can be injected with this protein, doctors will have to do some skin tests first to make sure you are not allergic.
There is a treatment called autologous fat transfer. Here, fat is removed from one part of the body and then it is used to fill the gaps caused by the wrinkles. Usually, fat is extracted from the buttocks, stomach or thighs. Since the patient's fat is being used, there is no chance of allergic reactions taking place.
Another soft tissue filler is Restylane that is considered to be an injectable cosmetic treatment. This comes from hyaluronic acid which has proven to be very successful in Canada and Europe. Basically, this is a gel that is a basic component of the human skin. Unlike other procedures that fill in the gaps caused by wrinkles, this lets the skin cells "float" making it very suitable for large folds of skin often seen in the mouth and cheeks. This is effective for about 6 to 9 months with low incidence of allergic reactions.
Then there is also Hylaform which is an alternative to collagen and those who want to use it do not have to undergo an allergy test. Just like the rest, this has to be injected into the skin at regular intervals in order to treat wrinkles.
The procedures mentioned are not covered by insurance and do not have any health benefits. The only thing it can do is hide away those wrinkles for a few months and when they start to appear again, you have to go back to your dermatologist for the next treatment.
Apart from the short term wrinkle solutions, there are also home made treatments which you can use to treat and prevent pimples. Most of these use simple things you can buy at the grocery and you may have to mix some of them. You should clean your face first so the pores will open and it can be absorbed by the skin, left to dry before it is rinsed.
So are short term wrinkle solutions the way to go? If you want to avoid the pain that is often endured with other costly treatments and the long recovery time, then the answer is yes
Dr J Basrai
.
Botox Injections for Wrinkles
A Little Know-how About Botox Injections For Wrinkles
How far are you willing to go to be beautiful? As years go by, developments even in the beauty department never seem to cease. You will see a product available commercially based on your need, may it be immediate or long term. There are creams that could easily wipe out your pimples, Botox injections for wrinkles, whitening lotions and creams for your skin and a lot more.
To Be or Not to Be
The important thing that you have to ask yourself is do you really need to go the drastic route in order to retain your younger looking skin. Everybody will eventually look old no matter how helpful science had been to you. In the manner of using beauty products and undergoing surgeries and injections, you are merely slowing the process.
If you are already considering your options about the said topic, you have to be ready for the results and the consequences. To lessen your worries, do a thorough research about what you want to be done. Ask around and ask for referrals for professionals whom you will trust to handle your skin, that is if you are going the scientific path to a more beautiful you.
Botox, Anyone?
Who haven't heard of Botox? Many popular people like celebrities have gone through this procedure just so to remove the unwanted lines on their faces. This is especially useful if your appearance is your bread and butter. So what do you know about this? This list will remind you of things that you already know and may want to know about this procedure.
1. Botox is known for removing wrinkles. But it will not help diminish other common akin problems caused by aging such as the age spots, sun damage and problems with pigmentation. This will also not soften your skin if your main concern is about its roughness.
2. This is a costly procedure. If you really want to undergo such, you have to save up for it. And do save up for it a lot because you will not undergo through this only once. You have to undergo the procedure after a few months depending on what your doctor asks you to do according to your skin's reaction to it.
3. This is very risky especially if you will not go to the right doctor. The procedure entails injecting of toxins to your skin. Not everybody has the same reaction on those toxins.
4. You have to tell your doctor the vitamins and medicines that you are taking before undergoing through this. They have to be informed about your body and your system so that they would know better if you are ready for it or you are not really fit.
5. If not done properly, instead of removing the unwanted lines, you may end up having more than what you had before going through it.
6. This is not for sensitive type of skin and veins. Botox includes injections. The one who will be getting the shots must first make sure that they are ready emotionally, physically and mentally.
Botox injections for wrinkles must be thought very hard before committing to the procedure. Once you've done it, there is no turning back and you have to abide according to what your doctor tells you to do. If you are still at a lost if you will do this or not, research about this more and after gaining more knowledge, you will sure be able to decide for the best
Dr J Basrai
.
How far are you willing to go to be beautiful? As years go by, developments even in the beauty department never seem to cease. You will see a product available commercially based on your need, may it be immediate or long term. There are creams that could easily wipe out your pimples, Botox injections for wrinkles, whitening lotions and creams for your skin and a lot more.
To Be or Not to Be
The important thing that you have to ask yourself is do you really need to go the drastic route in order to retain your younger looking skin. Everybody will eventually look old no matter how helpful science had been to you. In the manner of using beauty products and undergoing surgeries and injections, you are merely slowing the process.
If you are already considering your options about the said topic, you have to be ready for the results and the consequences. To lessen your worries, do a thorough research about what you want to be done. Ask around and ask for referrals for professionals whom you will trust to handle your skin, that is if you are going the scientific path to a more beautiful you.
Botox, Anyone?
Who haven't heard of Botox? Many popular people like celebrities have gone through this procedure just so to remove the unwanted lines on their faces. This is especially useful if your appearance is your bread and butter. So what do you know about this? This list will remind you of things that you already know and may want to know about this procedure.
1. Botox is known for removing wrinkles. But it will not help diminish other common akin problems caused by aging such as the age spots, sun damage and problems with pigmentation. This will also not soften your skin if your main concern is about its roughness.
2. This is a costly procedure. If you really want to undergo such, you have to save up for it. And do save up for it a lot because you will not undergo through this only once. You have to undergo the procedure after a few months depending on what your doctor asks you to do according to your skin's reaction to it.
3. This is very risky especially if you will not go to the right doctor. The procedure entails injecting of toxins to your skin. Not everybody has the same reaction on those toxins.
4. You have to tell your doctor the vitamins and medicines that you are taking before undergoing through this. They have to be informed about your body and your system so that they would know better if you are ready for it or you are not really fit.
5. If not done properly, instead of removing the unwanted lines, you may end up having more than what you had before going through it.
6. This is not for sensitive type of skin and veins. Botox includes injections. The one who will be getting the shots must first make sure that they are ready emotionally, physically and mentally.
Botox injections for wrinkles must be thought very hard before committing to the procedure. Once you've done it, there is no turning back and you have to abide according to what your doctor tells you to do. If you are still at a lost if you will do this or not, research about this more and after gaining more knowledge, you will sure be able to decide for the best
Dr J Basrai
.
Friday, 12 February 2010
Cheap Botox in Essex
At Chafford Hundred Dental Care in Essex , we offer you an oppertunity to literally turn back the hands of time and give you a smoother apperance to your face with anti wrinkle injections using Botox.
People often ask us whether the injections are painful? Well, we use the finest diabetic injections which feel like a Mosquito bite when carefully placed in the muscles of facial expression.
If you are feeling very temperamental and a little sensitive , a new topical cream with a powerful anaesthetic can be applied to the areas to alleviate any discomfort any further.
Botox injections in Essex are a small price to pay to give you a FRESHER look this spring when very expensive creams you can buy over the counter dont really work or for an extremely small period of time like a day or two.
We can offer a FREE Assessment to kick start your year in this dreary weather?
Why wait!
Valentines Day is approaching and you want to look your very best for the 14th.
Give us a call on 01375481000 Now!
People often ask us whether the injections are painful? Well, we use the finest diabetic injections which feel like a Mosquito bite when carefully placed in the muscles of facial expression.
If you are feeling very temperamental and a little sensitive , a new topical cream with a powerful anaesthetic can be applied to the areas to alleviate any discomfort any further.
Botox injections in Essex are a small price to pay to give you a FRESHER look this spring when very expensive creams you can buy over the counter dont really work or for an extremely small period of time like a day or two.
We can offer a FREE Assessment to kick start your year in this dreary weather?
Why wait!
Valentines Day is approaching and you want to look your very best for the 14th.
Give us a call on 01375481000 Now!
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