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DNA is a surprisingly fragile molecule. Though it’s essential to all your cells, it takes very little energy to break it apart. Sunlight, pollution, and free radicals damage DNA in over a million skin cells every day, impairing its natural defenses and basic functions. Cells with damaged DNA produce less collagen, less elastin, and fewer antioxidants. They make your skin weak, vulnerable, and prone to wrinkles, freckles, lines, and sunspots. As damage builds, your epidermis becomes thin, allowing red capillaries around your nose, cheeks, and ears to peak through.
As people get older, they start to notice a number of changes in their face. The skin starts to sag, the cheeks loose projection, lips lose volume, and wrinkles appear. These are the classic signs of aging. Thanks to Voluma and Juvederm, you can improve or reverse many of these changes with a simple office treatment.
A strong jaw line conveys strength, confidence, and youthfulness. It is no wonder so many Americans want one. Over 80 percent of patients surveyed say they'd like to eliminate some of the fat beneath their chins and give themselves a better defined neck. It's not as easy as it sounds. Your neck is one of the most difficult areas of your body to deal with. Fat cells here are extremely stubborn, and often don't respond to diet or exercise.
The number of fat cells in your body stabilizes between the ages of 13 and 20. These cells shrink and grow as you gain or lose weight, but the total number of cells never changes unless you do something to remove them. In the past, the only option for individuals looking to get rid of unwanted fat cells was liposuction. Now there's a new and easier option called Coolsculpting.
In a previous post, we discussed natural phenomena that cause aging in the face. Not only do the soft tissues in the face droop, but they also deflate. Both bone and soft tissue erode leading to an old-looking face. At Finesse Plastic Surgery, we advocate fat redistribution and augmentation to correct aging in the face.
Laser genesis is a non-invasive cosmetic treatment that promotes healthy-appearing skin. Laser genesis can be used to treat fine wrinkles, minimize the appearance of pores, smooth skin texture and reduce redness.
Silicone-filled implants have both pros and cons compared to saline implants. Notable pros include a natural feel, less rippling and less wrinkling compared to saline implants.
There are multiple options available to patients with blemishes and sun-damaged skin of the face, neck or chest. One of these is intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment. Introduced in the mid-1990s, IPL is now used to treat a variety of skin problems that occur from sun damage or aging. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons more than 620,000 patients received IPL treatments in 2014.
Did you know that as you age, your face not only droops, but also deflates? Many plastic surgeons recommend repositioning fat for rejuvenation of an aging face. However, it is possible that volume replacement may also be necessary to achieve the best possible results.