Botox and dermal fillers
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robably the most well-known tweakments, Botox and dermal fillers offer fast results with little or no downtime. Dermal fillers are a naturally-derived or synthetic material that is directly injected into the skin to plump out the targeted area. Botox (Botulinum toxin) is injected into muscles in extremely small concentrations to temporarily paralyse them, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and lines. “Safe, effective and fast acting, Botox offers long-lasting results, and the
results are instant,” explains Kathryn Kyle, Cosmetic Secretary at North West Independent Hospital. “After just one targeted treatment, your skin will appear smoother and younger looking. Botox and dermal fillers are extremely effective at contouring and lifting facial features.” Kathryn says patients can see the full effects of Botox within a couple of days, while it can take up to two weeks to see the full effect of fillers. “Prices vary depending on how many areas you wish to treat, one area can range from £225 to £350,” she adds.
PFO Threads
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Dr Gabriela, from Dr. Gabriela Clinic, 56 Harley Street London, has created the BeautyLift Face with PDO Threads as an alternative to surgery. This non-invasive face lift technique restores youthful definition to the face, neck and jawline by gently lifting the skin and reducing fine lines and wrinkles. The process is described as follows, ‘PDO Threads involves the gentle insertion of the most medically advanced polydioxanone (PDO) threads into the skin with a fine needle. The threads will create a supportive mesh under the skin to deliver an immediate and a progressive lift while also smoothing away fine lines and wrinkles.’ The threads gradually dissolve over time (between six and eight months), and encourage the skin to produce fresh new collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. This leads to a reduction in wrinkles, fine lines, jowls, loose skin on the neck, and dark circles and bags under the eyes. Recovery time varies from 48 hours to a few days, and some patients don’t bruise at all.