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Nip, snip, zap! From high-tech lasers to infrared heat treatments, vampire facials to leech therapy, the beauty industry continues to pop up with innovative treatments that transform the face of cosmetic surgery. Curious about what new procedures are taking place behind closed doors? Here’s the latest secret sauce the ultra-wealthy are turning towards to enhance their appearance.
Better Botox
Collagen—a protein in our skin responsible for keeping our complexion plump and firm—is like the fountain of youth. It’s limited in supply, and as production levels start to slow down after the age of 25, our complexion begins to show accelerated signs of aging. Unless you start taking collagen supplements, you witness those smile lines, crow’s feet, and frown marks start to take shape.
To prevent fine lines from turning into deep grooves, many men and women receive Botox, an injectable anti-wrinkle treatment that’s effective at combatting those pesky forehead grooves and bunny lines around the sides of your nose. The problem with Botox, though, is that it often results in post-procedural bruising. To improve the appearance of bruised skin, plastic surgeons and cosmetic dermatologists are rely on their best kept secret: Arnica for lip filler and wrinkle injection. This homeopathic nutraceutical is amazing at treating the bruising and swelling associated with soft tissue injury by increasing blood flow through the affected capillaries—meaning you can go back to work brighter and faster than before!
Derm Devices
We’ve discussed how the dermatology device market is slated to exceed $17 billion by 2024, and it’s in part due to the increased demand for laser treatments. Laser dermatology (divided into three categories: lasers; thermal tightening devices; and light therapy) is used extensively for both medical and aesthetic conditions.
Lasers can now be used to treat rosacea, fade stretch marks, correct sun spots, shrink red bumps, reduce large pores, the list goes on and on… They don’t work like magic erasers for redness and brown spots, but they’re pretty effective at getting the job done and don’t require much follow up in terms of cosmetic surgeries. Fraxel Dual, for example, is a resurfacing layer that stimulates fibroblasts in the middle layer of skin, telling them to make more collagen and elastin, which results in a more youthful appearance. It takes five days to heal from a Fraxel treatment after the skin peels and sheds itself and costs between $900-1,400.
Note: Lasers are not cheap, but when it comes to paying for a treatment versus a lifetime supply of [insert expensive beauty product here], you can see how the cost is justified.
Quick Fixes
Women who have contemplated a breast augmentation know that recovery time is a necessary consideration to keep in mind. Most standard procedures take roughly six weeks to restore full health and strength, but you’ll be bedridden for several days before you can even think about standing up, let alone lifting anything above your head.
Not anymore though! Considering the popularity of cosmetic implant market, but the permanence and inconvenience of the procedure, plastic surgeons have innovated a way for patients to “try before they buy” using the InstaBreast technique. It adds volume and fullness to the breasts without having to undergo cosmetic surgery. The non-invasive procedure takes between 15-20 minutes to perform and patients can expect to walk in and out of the office within an hour. The results of the enhancement last 24 hours, so whether you want to see how your body might look before deciding on surgery or simply want to look great on a big night out, the InstaBreast is the perfect solution!
The Micro-Surgery Standard
Whereas in the past, patients went under the blade for huge cosmetic procedures (like a full face lift or a five-hour tummy tuck), technology has improved the cosmetic surgery industry to the point where micro-surgery is the new normal. These surgeries, such as an endoscopic facelift, usually involve tiny incisions and even tinier devices to transfer free tissue. This leads to impressive enhancements with no visible scarring left behind! It’s no surprise that more and more men and women are opting to reconstruct damaged or disfigured skin with micro-surgery considering how quick and painless the procedures are.
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