What Are theTypes of Non Surgical Facelifts
When it comes to facial rejuvenation, most people think about going under the knife for some painful and expensive surgery. However, there are many non-surgical face lift techniques available that can be almost as effective and will cost a lot less as well as being safer.
They also have the benefit of having little or no recovery time so you won't have to hide away. There is even a method of natural face lifting for those who are eco conscious.
Nowadays, cost can be a deciding factor, so it is worth doing your homework. A surgicla face lift will cost in the region of £3000/$6000 for the knife work, but there will be further costs to take into account after the operation.
Fillers:
Restylane
Is a familly of fillers based on hyaluronic acid, a natural polysaccharide found in the body's connective tissues.
The options are:
Restylane Touch for fine line.
Restylane for lines and weinkles.
Restylane Perlane for deeper creases and folds.
Restylane SubQ which is implanted to build up chin and cheek contours
Restylane Lipp.
Time to heal: Swelling or bruising for a few days, make-up can be worn straight away.
How long does it last: Six to nine months.
Cost: From £300 to £600 per syringe.
Puragen
Is a familly of fillers based on hyaluronic acid, containing lidocaine ( local anaesthetic).
Time to heal: Swelling or bruising for 24-48 hours, make-up can be worn straight away.
How long does it last:Six to 12 months.
Cost:£300 per syringe(typical treatment is two seringes).
Hydrafill Softline
Hydrafill Softline and Hydrafill Softline Max are hyaluronic gel fillers.
Time to heal:Swelling or bruising for 24-48 hours, make-up can be worn straight away.
How long does it last:Six months.
Cost:£300 per syringe(typical treatment is two seringes).
Radiesse
Radiesse is a thick white substance, heavier than most of the hyaluronic acid gels. it is made from tiny microspheres of calcium hydroxylapatite.
Time to heal:Swelling or bruising for a few days.
How long does it last:Twelve months or longer.
Cost:£500 per syringe.
Evolence
Pig collagen fortified with a natural sugar substance.
How long does it last: Six to 12 months.
Cost:£300 per syringe(typical treatment is two seringes).
Zyderm/Zyplast
Collagen it can be derived from cows, or from human tissue banks.
Time to heal:Swelling or bruising for 24-48 hours, make-up can be worn straight a way.
How long does it last:Two to four months.
Cost: £300 per treatment.
Sculptra
Sculptra comes in a powder form, which is recinstituted before treatment and can be mixed with an anaesthetic. In most cases, three treatments are needed.
Time to heal:Swelling or bruising for 24-48 hours, make-up can be worn straight a way.
How long does it last:A series of three treatments will last for 18-36 months.
Cost: £350=£500 per treatment.
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