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The Right Beauty Treatment for You: in your 50s and 60s

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

The ageing process continues and with the menopause you will lose oestrogen which will result in further sagging of the skin and loss of elasticity. The cheeks will start to look hollow and jowls may start to appear.

In addition to treatment already mentioned an excellent option at this age is Sculptra.

This is a poly-lactic acid filler used for facial reconstruction and contouring. It is injected into the deep dermal layer where over time it will boost the bodies own collagen production. Cheeks hollows and jowls will therefore be plumped out and lifted.

Another possibility which can really enhance the cheek area is Sub-Q, a thick hyaluronic acid filler which is injected under the cheek pouches to give you back your high cheek bones and restore the contours of your face to more youthful proportions.


The right beauty treatment for you: in your 40s

Saturday, February 2nd, 2008

The difference between those that have looked after their skin and those who haven’t that will really start to show now. The skin will reduce a lot less oil now, so the skin will be dryer, causing fine lines to appear. Dead skin cells will really build up, making the skin dull and also causing pores to enlarge. If you have exposed the skin to too much sun, pigmented skin patches and blemishes will start to appear. Expression lines will become more obvious around the eyes and forehead. Loss of elastin and collagen will cause the lower face to droop, making the mouth look down-turned and also heavy lines appear at the nose-to-mouth area. In addition the skin on your neck and décolleté area may also start to look crepe-like and blemished.

Good skincare and sun block is a must at the age. However there is a lot you can do before you book in to see the surgeon.

As in your thirties glycolic peels and botulinum injections will really help boost the skins complexion and also soften the expression lines. Peels can be used on the neck and décolleté areas also. To smooth and plump out the lower face lines, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers can give a great instant yet natural looking lift and make a real difference to your appearance.