These are more advanced facial treatments for wrinkles that will leave your skin plump and rejuvenated. A facial skin care treatment such as CACI or Futur-Tec will tone facial skin as well as the body.
Don't forget to research the facial skin care treatment of your choice before making any decisions and go to the best practitioner you can find with plenty of experience in that treatment. So, what are the most sought after anti aging skin treatments?
Microcurrent Therapy
Microcurrent machines were created in the first place to treat stroke victims, and have been around for twenty years. Microcurrent therapy is also used to minimize pain and healing time in muscle related injuries, especially beneficial for athletes.
Microcurrent machines are also used for skin rejuvenation. One of the most well known facial treatments for wrinkles using microcurrent therapy is CACI (Computer Aide Cosmetology Instrument).
CACI is known as the "non surgical face-lift" and works by sending electrical impulses through the skin, to tighten and tone the muscles underneath, stimulating cell rejuvenation.
Microcurrent therapy is used to treat:
Fine lines and wrinkles
Sagging skin
Acne
Scars
Lift facial contours
Stimulate circulation
Skin blemishes
Sun damage skin
Skin pigmentation
Tone muscles
During this skin aging treatment two probes which transmit the electrical impulses, are placed on the skin. Most people feel relaxed with no pain, while others experience a mild discomfort, similar to a tingling sensation. After treatment your face will look firmer and glowing.
A course of treatments from 8 to 12 are recommended for optimal results and after one series of treatments every four weeks for maintenance. There are no side effects associated with these facial treatments for wrinkles, and you can go back to your daily routine immediately. Make up can be applied straight away.
Non surgical CACI treatments can be used in different parts of the body such as
Bust- to tone and strengthen the muscles around this area for a bust lift
Abdomen- to tone and define the muscles in this area
Bottom- to tone and lift the muscles in this area
Neck- to tone and rejuvenate the skin
It has also been proven beneficial to treat cellulite, to rejuvenate hands and as a lymphatic treatment. Microcurrent therapy is suitable for most skin types.
Perfector
Perfector is one of the best facial treatments for wrinkles using microcurrent technology, and has been called "the knifeless face-lift" by the press. Perfector works by delivering microcurrent, frequency and waveform together into the skin, stimulating cellular activity and new tissue regeneration.
These facial treatments for wrinkles are used for:
During this skin wrinkle treatment a gel is applied to the skin, and then two electrodes, attached to a machine will transmit microcurrent to the area. There is a mild discomfort similar to a tingling sensation. Treatments can take up to one hour, and people can resume their daily routine immediately. Make up can be applied straight away.
A series of six of these anti wrinkle treatments are recommended for long lasting results. The results will be seen after one or two treatments, and will improve with more sessions. Perfector will tighten facial skin and increase collagen, elastine and blood circulation. Overall your skin will look rejuvenated. Perfector is safe and suitable for any
skin type
.
Thermage Facelift
Thermage face lift is another facial treatment for wrinkles that tightens the skin, giving the face a younger looking appearance. Thermage works by applying radio frequence energy to the face. This energy is delivered deep into the skin, heating the collagen beneath and increasing collagen production. Thus the top layer of the skin thickens.
Thermage treatment is used to:
Thigten the skin
Lift eyebrows
Treat acne and acne scars
Increase collagen production
Diminish wrinkles
Improve facial contours
During these facial treatments for wrinkles a hand device is used to deliver radio frequency into the skin. The skin will feel hot, but will be protected with cooling blasts. There is no need for anesthetic, although sometimes a topical anesthetic may be applied if necessary.
After facial thermage treatment the area can present some redness, swelling, mild tenderness, stinging sensation...but will fade within the next few hours. There is a risk of scarring or blistering although is very rear.
These facial treatments for wrinkles can take up to two hours and the results will be seen progressively, over the next few months, as new collagen is produced beneath the skin.
Thermage results can last anything from two to five years, sometimes longer, depending on age, skin care and lifestyle. One of the benefits of thermage skin treatment is that tightens the skin, but it won't give the same results as a facelift. Stay out of the sun and use a high SPF
sunscreen
.
Futur-Tec
Futur-tec is among the most effective facial treatments for wrinkles which combines soft laser, microcurrent, ultrasound and vacuum all in one treatment. Treatments can be adapted to suit you skin needs.
Facial treatments for wrinkles such as futur-tec are used for:
Deep wrinkles such as deep furrows and naso-labial folds
Acne
Pigmentation
Skin blemishes
Spots
Scar tissue
Lines and wrinkles
Skin discolorations
Body futur-tec treatments are used for:
Stretch marks
Cellulite
Skin rejuvenation for hands
Clear the back of impurities
Treatments can last for 30 minutes to one hour, depending on the area-s treated, and a course is recommended for better results. Is totally painless and increases skin moisture levels and elasticity. People can return to their daily routine immediately after this top wrinkle treatment, and make up can be applied straight away. There are no side effects or contraindications related to futur-tec.
Skin Light Therapy
What is light therapy? Bright light therapy also known as phototherapy, is a method used for SAD and skin rejuvenation. We all know by now about the negative effects that the sun rays have in the skin. Not only is responsible for about 90% of skin aging, but in the worst cases can even give us skin cancer, through continued exposure to sunlight.
While
sunbathing
has repercussions in the way our skin looks and ages, moderate exposure to sunlight has its benefits. For instance light influence our mood, increases levels of vitamin D and can be a healer for several conditions such as psoriasis and arthritis, among others.
Light is especially recommended in winter or for people who spend most of the time indoors, to lift their mood. Light relief therapy or phototherapy is a treatment in which bright light is directed to the face or body, in order to alleviate the symptoms related to a type of depression called Seasonal Effective Disorder (SAD).
These can be done by a professional, or you can buy the light boxes over the counter, but before you take any steps, please consult with your doctor who will decide if this is the right treatment for you.
Light therapy lamp has been adapted for cosmetic purposes, and is widely used as facial treatments for wrinkles to diminish and delay facial
sagging skin
.
Light therapy research shows that when bright light is directed to the skin, and passes into the deeper layers, stimulates the regeneration of skin cells, which in turn increases collagen and elastine production. This process rejuvenates the skin, giving it a more firm and younger appearance.
These facial treatments for wrinkles are used to treat a wide variety of skin conditions such as:
Irregular pigmentation
Fine lines and wrinkles
Sun damage
Psoriasis
Non-melanoma skin cancers
Enlarged pores
Sagging skin
Blemishes
Vitiligo
Skin tone
Acne
Rosacea
Tired skin
Light therapy is not only used in the face but can be used in the neck, arms, legs, hands...During light therapy for skin treatment patients lie down, while a device with bright light is placed closer to the area to be treated. Is a totally relaxing experience with no pain at all, just a warming sensation. It takes twenty minutes, and a course of treatments are recommended for better results.
The results will be seen progressively as collagen and elastin are increased beneath the epidermis. The skin will look fresher, softer and healthier.
People can return to their daily routine immediately after treatment, and make up can be applied straight away. Light therapy doesn't use ultra violet light and is been proven to be a safe treatment, widely researched by NASA.
It is suitable for any colour, age or skin type but pregnant woman and people suffering from epilepsy, a thyroid condition or on photo-sensitive drugs should consult their doctor, as bright light therapy is not recommended for them.
There are different facial treatments for wrinkles using light therapy such as Omnilux and Lumiere, two of the most well known.
Mesolift
Mesolift is a very effective skin wrinkle treatment consisting in a mixture of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, coenzymes and nucleic acids which are deliver into the skin through injections.
Mesolift stimulates the production of collagen and elastine, hydrating and rejuvenating the skin. Mesolift is used to treat aging skin related conditions such as:
Sagging skin
Fine lines and wrinkles
Bags under eyes
Dull skin
It has been also proven to be beneficial in weight loss, cellulite and to rejuvenate the neck.
During this facial skin care treatment the
skin vitamins
and other ingredients are injected into the skin with a fine needle to minimize discomfort. Sometimes topical anesthetic may be used if necessary. After this face wrinkle treatment the area injected can present some mild redness or swelling that will fade over the next few hours.
Mesolift face treatment wrinkle results can be normally seen after the first injection but the results will improve progressively, as collagen and elastin are increased beneath the skin. A series of two to four of these facial treatments for wrinkles are recommended for optimal results.
Mesolift is suitable for all skin types and people over thirty.
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