Holiday "Cosmetic Surgery" Quick Fixes

By Hiba Bittar, MS, COO

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Holiday "Cosmetic Surgery" Quick Fixes

As we approach the Holidays, many of us will be enjoying time with family and friends over festive meals and happy gatherings. Meeting people that we probably have not seen in years, we always want to look our best during this festive time young, fresh, and rejuvenated. Looking better and younger has never been easier. Today's cosmetic procedures are surprisingly affordable and do not require a long time for recovery. Below is a listing of suggested minimally invasive procedures available at your plastic surgeon's office today. The procedures offer the quick fix you need to celebrate the Holidays with your family and friends with confidence and radiance.

Liquid Facelift A Liquid Facelift is a refined technique to lift and contour sagging facial features with the benefit of wrinkle reduction.This is done using advanced liquid facelift products such as dermal fillers and BOTOX injections.A liquid facelift is a welcome alternative to surgical facelift methods because of its safety, affordability and the immediate gratification it provides. Liquid facelift is a revolutionary approach to erasing deep lines and folds and sagging facial features that age the face.The liquid facelift option allows the patient who is holding off on the surgical option to restore the youthful volume of their appearance.Depending on the filler used, your plastic surgeon can lift your brows, plump your lips, augment your cheeks and rejuvenate your mid-face.Dermal fillers can enhance and mold patient's features to a particular shape, angle and proportion, such as flaring a man's jaw for a more rugged or angular look, or filling the nasolabial folds, or laugh lines, that distract from the shape of the cheeks.

Products used

BOTOX Cosmetic Not a filler, BOTOX injections relax the muscles underneath the wrinkles which in turn relaxes and eliminates the wrinkles. BOTOX injections must be repeated every four months and are a crucial component in the recipe of ingredients for a liquid facelift.

Dermal fillers Fillers used are Juvederm and Restylane, which are hyluronic acid-based, and Radiesse, which is a calcium derivative product.

Procedure time About an hour in your plastic surgeon's office.

Down Time Minimal, some swelling or bruising, which should subside in 24-48 hours.

Cost Depending on the amount of fillers and BOTOX used, a liquid facelift can range from $700-$1500.

Laser Facelift Another quick-fix cosmetic surgery procedure, a laser facelift is recommended when the aging factor is the sun's harmful rays and photodamage resulting in fine wrinkles and dull, leathery and saggy skin. Cutting edge technology with the Cutera Titan Laser offers those seeking quick rejuvenation a procedure that is extremely effective in giving patients an all-natural option to enhance skin tone without surgery. Cutera Titan is the most researched and peer-reviewed infrared solution for deep dermal heating of all skin types. Titan's light-based platform provides a more uniform distribution of energy for heating the deep dermis than other energy sources such as Radio Frequency. With each Titan pulse, the patient feels a brief heating sensation. Some patients are more comfortable taking a mild pain reliever beforehand. Many patients are comfortable without any medication.

Procedure Time Full-face treatment takes about 45 minutes per session, in your plastic surgeon's office.

Down Time Titan treatments have no down time, require no recovery time, are painless, require no anesthesia and offer plenty of results.

Cost $600-$800 per session for a full-face treatment. Although a single treatment can produce very good results for many patients, it is quite common for patients to have 2-3 treatments over a few months.

A laser facelift is often combined with the liquid facelift for immediate tightening of the jowl or lower face area along with Botox and dermal fillers for maximum benefits with minimum downtown.

Laser Facial This new approach to facials is done using Cutera Laser Genesis or other similar technologies. It is an innovative technology for skin therapy and complexion blending that promotes vibrant and healthy looking skin in men and women. The Laser Genesis procedure utilizes non-invasive laser technology to safely, discretely and effectively treat fine lines, wrinkles, large pores, uneven skin texture and diffuse redness and scars. By gently heating the upper dermis well below your skin's surface, Laser Genesis stimulates collagen re-growth. Additional heat is generated in dilated capillaries to reduce facial redness such as rosy cheeks or rosacea. Laser Genesis can help restore the skin's youthful glow and appearance by smoothing out uneven textures caused by aging, sun damage or scars. You will see a creamier, healthier complexion as large pores are reduced in size, and minor imperfections are diminished. The individual treatment results are subtle, but the overall effect of multiple treatments can be quite dramatic. Over the course of four to five treatments, Laser Genesis has been scientifically proven to produce new collagen and reduce the signs of aging. On average, you may require four to six treatments to achieve optimal results. Every patient's condition and needs vary.

Procedure Time 30-45 minutes

Down Time Laser Genesis treatments have no down time, require no recovery time, are painless, require no anesthesia and offer plenty of results. The treatment can be described as relaxing and therapeutic. You will experience a gentle warming of your skin's surface during the procedure as the laser hand piece is moved back and forth about 1/2 inch above your skin. You can immediately return to normal activities provided you use sunscreen if participating in outdoor activities.

Cost $200-$300 per treatment

Vi Peel Vi Peel is the first Next Generation Aesthetic. It is painless, yet produces dramatic visible results in just days with little downtime. Obsolete peels of the past, without exception, epitomize the “no pain, no gain” approach to skin care. Before Vi Peel, the deeper the peel, the more painful, the more downtime, the better the results. A single Vi Peel will achieve significant repair and add a healthy glow to the skin. It is a true, restorative and painless repair of damaged skin, including sun damage and acne. Best of all, it is a true aging prevention measure for younger skin with no visible damage. The peel reduces age spots, freckles, hyperpigmentation and melasma. Results include a clearing of acne skin conditions with a reduction in acne scars. By stimulating collagen, the Vi Peel shows a great response on the skin of the neck. It helps improve texture and quality with gradual softening of the lines and some tightening effects. The peel is also available for the first time for Afro-American and darker skin types such as some Asian and Latin skins types. This type of anti-ageing and restorative skin care was previously unavailable.

Procedure Time 15 minutes

Down Time no downtime, soft peeling typically starts on the third day from application

Cost $300-$500 per peel

Other Holidays quick fixes include a freshly tweezed set of eye brows ($15-$25) and a purifying, refreshing and deep cleansing facial ($80-$120).

Call yor plastic surgeon's office now to take advantage of the above quick fixes and be on your way to a newly rejuvenated you for the holidays.