The field of cosmetic surgery seems to be undergoing a renaissance with all the new, less invasive procedures that are being developed.
Medical advances are now making it possible to stay looking young even as years go by.
Laser resurfacing of the skin addresses lines, damage from the sun and acne scars. Fraxel Repair is a laser treatment that uses carbon dioxide. This is one of the most popular anti aging cosmetic procedures in the market. It currently has the highest patient satisfaction rating of all the various new treatments that are available.
Dermal fillers have been available for many years. They were first used in the 1970′s. Collagen injections gained mainstream popularity in the 1980′s. There were 2 types being used: Bovine collagen, which comes from cows and Bioengineered collagen. Bruising, herpes and bacterial infections are some of the negative effects associated with bovine collagen. The downside to bioengineered collagen is that it is very expensive to produce.
New types of dermal fillers are now available to effectively fill deep and fine lines. The information behind these links are pretty interesting and worth the click.
Fascian
Fat Transfers
Radiesse
Juvederm
Cosmoderm and Cosmoplast Collagen
Restylane
Sculptra
Collagen Restoration
Collagen is the protein that keeps our skin firm. Signs of aging occur when this deteriorates. There are now procedures that stimulate the formation of new collagen.
Cool Touch Laser
Intense Pulse Light
Tuliplift
I consider the Tuliplift to be like a hidden gem among all the cosmetic procedures now available. Traditional face lifts often produce a “pulled” or a “windblown” look. With the tuliplift, the skin along the side of the face is pulled in 3 different directions to avoid such results.
The procedure was developed by Dr. David Rahimi in Los Angeles. If you look at the picture on the bottom of this page, you will see the petal shapes that are marked on the patient’s face. Each petal dictates a different direction in which the skin will be pulled.
