A person may style up in fine feather, but a quick mirror glimpse of turkey neck can pluck self-esteem from all but the hardiest bird. A lot of techniques purport to iron out wrinkles, transform turkey neck and even bring bat-wing arms in for a landing. Take a look at a few options that are the most popular methods for tightening your skin and looking younger.
Radiofrequency Treatment to Turn Back Time
Thermage is a brand name for an FDA-approved, non-invasive system that uses radiofrequency waves to tighten skin tissue. Thermage is performed by a clinician using a hand-held piece with a flat, smooth tip delivering the radiofrequency waves, which gently heat the deeper layers of skin. This safe procedure can potentially stimulate collagen already present and causes new collagen to grow, firming, plumping and smoothing skin for a more youthful appearance.
Thermage is said to be used safely on most body parts, diminishing or improving the appearance of stretch marks and firming loose, wrinkled abdominal, thigh and buttock skin. A cluster of celebrities have found Thermage to be the Real Deal, among them Demi Moore and super-model Linda Evangelista.
- What kind of results can be expected? – Dr. Rita Rakus, Thermage practitioner, explains: “Approximately 5% of patients may see a clinical response immediately on the day of treatment; the majority will see a clinical response between 4-12 weeks with the clinical end result being seen as long as 12 months. Because it can take up to six months for the clinical end result to be observed you should not have another treatment before this time.”
- Does Thermage require multiple treatments? – Usually, a single treatment will produce a noticeable result that will improve for several months. However, each patient has individual needs and a qualified practitioner can give a professional assessment.
- What’s the down time? – Returning to regular activities immediately is the norm. Some people may experience a slight reddening after treatment, similar to a windburn. The redness disappears quickly.
Cellular Rejuvenation with ASEA
Cellular rejuvenation is most often sold in the form of a serum but ASEA is a perfect blend of Redox Signaling Molecules suspended in a saline solution. Some products contain adult stem cell technology which can be a foreign to your body but ASEA is specially crafted to help your cells rejuvenate faster. The growth factors, delivered through a saline solution, penetrate the cells and allow natural body processes to create proteins such as elastin and collagen. These matrix proteins are the framework beneath skin structure and can seriously help revitalize your skin.
- What are the results of using cellular rejuvenation? – Fine lines and wrinkles are diminished, the skin appears more youthful, luminous, firm and smooth. Moderate skin improvements can be seen within a few weeks, but persistent use for three months is usually necessary for damaged or aging skin to improve visibly. It is recommended that the Redox Signaling Molecule solution be ingested in small amounts once or twice daily. Take a look at these ASEA reviews to see what people are saying about this exciting product!
Acupuncture the Wrinkles Away
Acupuncture is a surprising approach to firming and tightening facial skin. Martha Lucas, Ph.D., L.Ac., a Colorado acupuncturist, reports that “Cosmetic acupuncture is a good alternative for women who don’t want the side effects associated with a facelift.”
- How does it work? - A completely painless procedure using very fine needles is applied to the skin. The natural, electrical currents produced by this contact stimulate cellular energy and encourage the production of elastin and collagen, which are the framework beneath the skin. Five bi-weekly treatments are recommended to produce results. Skin is reported to be tighter, more delicate and soft with less wrinkling. Deep lines are diminished and even a clearing or reduction of age spots has been reported.
Acupuncture is a holistic procedure, designed to increase energy throughout the body by the use of fine needles stimulating meridians, special energy paths along the body. Many acupuncture points are located along these meridians.
Using Facial Exercises to Tighten Skin
Facial exercises have long been considered controversial, and many have poo-pooed the idea. But why wouldn’t they work? If exercise tightens flabby thighs, why wouldn’t it tighten a flabby face? In fact, some say it does! The muscles of your face form its foundation, the strong structure beneath the collagen and elastin fibers. If the facial muscles lose tone, so does the face. In fact, the muscle tone in your face begins to sag with age right along with the muscles in your body!
- How does it work? – Some exercise mentors and beauty experts are convinced that facial exercises work, and work for them. Plastic and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Francis Palmer touts the effectiveness of facial exercises and recommends certain of them to his clients. In fact, in 2009 he wrote a book called, ‘What’s Your Number: The Palmer Code.’ In the book he claims that facial exercises for the eye area, neck and cheeks firm up the underlying muscles in these areas and promote greater elasticity and firmness, which is the holy grail for skin improvement.
Exercising in general can do much to tighten flabby skin and firm muscles throughout the body. Exercise, fluid intake and proper diet can oxygenate skin and stimulate collagen growth, as well as hydrate, tighten and plump the facial skin.
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