Do non-surgical facial treatments really work?

Wednesday April 11, 2007 | Posted in: Plastic Surgery Procedures
Technorati Tags: restylane, dermal fillers

Since the advent of revolutionary techniques in cosmetic treatment, women are now trying to lift their faces the non-surgical way. For women who are scared of scalpels and incisions, the new techniques and procedures are a welcome change. By opting for procedures that stimulate collagen growth using lasers, infra-red light, and radiofrequency waves, women can now get the look they’ve been dying to have minus the scars and long recovery time.

Injectable fillers are becoming more sophisticated at present. They offer not just a more natural result but also work to stimulate the development of younger, plumper skin.

The treatments are not instant and even physicians agree that the results are not as drastic as those of surgical options like facelifts. However, the people behind these treatments claim that non-surgical alternatives can take five or more years off your appearance, without worrying about surgery risks and complications.

But do they really work? The Daily Mail has this to say.

1. Restylane Vital: The natural skin booster

CLAIR CHRYSLER, 55, lives in Marlow, Bucks, with her husband Andy. She is an actress and stand-in for stars such as Sharon Stone and Annette Bening. Clair says:

All the lines had softened and some old acne scars had vanished. I was thrilled. I had a second treatment in December to boost the effect. I feel years younger.

The procedure costs around £450 for a course of 3 Restylane Vital treatments.

2. Titan: The infra-red face plumper

PATRICIA HALE, 46, is married and has three children aged 17, 16 and 15. She and her husband run their own construction business and live in Buckinghamshire. She says:

I was sceptical at first, but I think Titan has taken seven or eight years off my face. Apparently, it can work wonders on saggy skin anywhere - and now I want it all over!

The treatment costs around £750 and the results are quite dramatic. Not bad at all.

3. Accent: The radiowave facelift

LISA MORAN, 44, lives in North London and is a director of an internet company. She has a long term partner, David, who is a sound technician. She says:

When I first looked into the mirror I couldn't see any change. But over the following months the pouch under my chin disappeared and my neck looked younger and less saggy.

I had three treatments, a month apart, and people have paid me compliments. I'm nearly 45 and I think I look great.

The treatment costs around £350-£400 per treatment. It takes at least three treatments in order for the results to be noticeable.

4. Laresse: The super-injectable lift

LISA DALE, 35, is a clinical assistant working in a private hospital. She is single and lives in Manchester. She says:

I am told the effects will last up to a year, and I will definitely go back for more. I don't want to have a facelift, and believe that when it comes to ageing prevention is much better than cure.

I always said I'd never have anything done to my face, but I have been converted by this treatment.

Not a bad choice for £250.

5. Palomar: The laser skin rejuvenator

KIM TOWNSEND, 45, is a travel agent. She lives with her partner Ian, a golf professional, in Essex. She says:

I've had two treatments and think they have taken five to eight years off my looks. A friend has booked to have Palomar after seeing my results. It has given me a new lease of life.

The treatment costs from £350 for one area to £1,000 for the full face.

All these testimonials prove one thing. Non-surgical treatments serve their purpose and they give great results fairly well.

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