Facial Rejuvenation: An Overview

The reality is that our skin ages with time. As we grow older, our faces change and signs of aging such as wrinkles, sun spots, dark circles under the eyes, and sagging skin. These flaws can be corrected or minimized with facial rejuvenation, which refers to any medical or cosmetic procedure to give the appearance of a younger face.

Several intrinsic and extrinsic factors that can cause skin aging. Among these factors are:

•    Slowing  of the production of collagen and elastin

•    Decrease in the regeneration of new skin cells
•    Over exposure to the sun
•    Pollution, smoke and other harsh environmental conditions
•    Loss of fat
•    Shrinking of bones
•    Decrease in the number of pigment-containing cells
•    Blood vessels become more fragile

Facial rejuvenation is becoming more and more popular because of the latest advancements in the field of cosmetics. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there is an upward trend in the number of facial rejuvenation procedures being performed due to:

•    The growing instance of men having facial rejuvenation procedures
•    A heightened awareness of age and beauty from mass media and social media
•    Higher numbers of active and financially stable senior citizens
•    Affordability of cosmetic procedures

Facial rejuvenation encompasses a wide range of non-invasive and minimally invasive aesthetic procedures, including:

•    CosmoDerm CosmoPlast
•    Zyderm Zyplast
•    Chemical Peel
•    Dermabrasion
•    Juvéderm
•    Lip Augmentation
•    BOTOX® Cosmetic
•    Fat Injection

Many of these procedures have been around for years, but some are relatively new and offer more advanced, less painful treatments that can help you restore your youthful glow. If you are considering facial rejuvenation is advisable to examine all available procedures seek professional advice to determine the treatment that matches your lifestyle and your expectations.