As we age, the depressions under our eyes deepen, making us look sunken and tired. Shadows are also cast on these depressions, resulting in the dreaded dark eye circles. At 33 years of age and no thanks to years of neglect (no eye cream, eye rubbing and sun worshipping), fine lines have started to appear under my eyes and I now need concealer to cover my dark eye rings. 

You can now use Restylane fillers to plump up the depressions under the eyes. The effect will be subtle and it will look like you just had a good night’s sleep or had returned from a well-rested holiday. 

Treatment process:

After applying numbing cream for 30 minutes, three injections were gently administered under my right eye and four injections under my left. Pressure was applied after each injection to expedite blood clotting to reduce bruising. After massaging the fillers under my skin, a finer needle was used for my fine lines. The injections were painless and there was only a slight aching sensation on some spots when the filler was injected inside. Icing the areas before and after the injections, also made the procedure fairly comfortable.

Results:

The fillers minimized my fine lines and lifted my undereye area, making my dark eye circles appear lighter. I liked that I was able to look better in less than an hour and that it is subtle. There is minimal bruising and I was given a Gentle Wave treatment which uses LED to stimulate collagen, as well as homeopathic herbal tablets – all to prevent swelling, bruising and aid in the healing process. I think they worked because my skin looked fine after the injections and I was able to leave the clinic and go for my next appointment without any make-up concealer.

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For a non-surgical way of combating wrinkles in facial skin as it ages, people are increasingly turning to dermal fillers as a safe and relatively non-invasive procedure. The popularity of dermal fillers comes partly because of their speed of effect and safety and efficacy record but also due to the modern understanding of how the face in particular, ages.

Aside from the surface damage caused by environmental factors such as sunlight, exposure to the world at large with all its pollutants and also very importantly cigarette smoke, the major factor in causing sagging of the skin and an aged appearance is depletion of the larger fat deposits contained within the layers of the skin and beneath. Lack of moisture within the skin itself and depletion of collagen may also have an adverse effect of the way the skin “shines”.

Dermal fillers are used for facial tissue augmentation, and are injected into the skin to plump it up and make it firmer. Effects are instant, resulting in deep lines being smoothed away and the natural volume of the face and its radiance beng replenished. There are a number of different forms of fillers and the common and safest ones are based on a natural component of human skin tissue, hyaluronic acid. In the main there are two major brands, Juvederm and Restylane and each comes in a range of different types which are useful in different areas of the face and body.

Dermal fillers can be used on any area, but are most suitable for :
o    Reducing lines or grooves between the nose and mouth, and around the lips.
o    Plumping up the lips.   
o    Volumising cheeks.
o    Redefining chin area.    
o    Improving contour of the bridge of the nose.  
o    Reducing the appearance of acne pits or scarring.  
o    Improving the appearance of depressions or pockmarks due to injury or disease, for example, chickenpox blemishes.
o    unevenness in the skin after surgery or skin grafting
o    supplementing the use of laser treatments to the chest area which is particularly prone to sun damage through the years.

In the 1970’s, dermal fillers contained substances such as silicone and bovine collagen implants, but research has greatly improved the active ingredients. Now Freedomhealth’s Aesthetic Nurse, Lee Garrett, favours the use of one of the most tested and widely-used products.

Restylane is based on hyaluronic acid, a complex sugar which is present in skin and cartilage and exists naturally in the body to carry and bind water. Restylane is a man-made version but almost identical to the human hyaluronic acid, differing by only 1%. Consequently the body accommodates it relatively easily, and no pre-treatment test is usually required.

A recent study reported that fillers like Restylane could actually promote collagen growth without increasing collagen breakdown. The study by Wang in Arch Dermatol 2007 Feb compared injections of restylane and injections of saline into alternate arms of a number of volunteers. The study showed a 100 fold increase in the amount of collagen produced by the restylane injections compared with saline, suggesting that the formation of collagen was not just a stretching effect produced by injection of fluid or the effect of the needle being introduced into the skin but as a direct result of the interaction of the modified hyaluronic acid on the skin texture.

The Procedure – what to expect :

Firstly, the treatment area is numbed with a cream containing local anaesthetic. The dermal filler is then applied via injection directly into the treated skin. The process takes about 30 minutes, and people should expect a little discomfort, especially during deep injections to the cheek area, but not more unpleasant than a mild bee sting. Restylane contains the local anaesthetic lidocaine and after the very first injection will numb up the area quite swiftly. Occasionally a nerve block will be used to ensure the patient’s comfort.

Results are immediate as hyaluronic acid delivers nutrients and hydrates the skin to plump a targeted area and temporarily remove wrinkles.

Possible side effects :

Treatment with injected fillers in most people results in localised redness, slight swelling and minor discomfort, though these should fade away within a few days. Minor bruising may occur. Bruising can be minimised by using arnica tablets for the few days prior and after the procedure. In addition, if patients are taking drugs such as ibuprofen, aspirin, plavix, warfarin etc they should discuss these with their dermal filler injecting clinician. These drugs are not absolute no-no’s in terms of who can be treated but they do carry extra risks of bruising particularly, making it all the more important to have a medically qualified clinician consult with and inject the patient. This always happens at Freedomhealth.

Patients should avoid putting any undue pressure on the area for at least two days to give the injected gel time to set. High heat should also be avoided for a short period, especially excessive sun exposure, sauna’s and steam rooms etc.

People with a history of cold sores may experience a recurrence after treatment, although this can be minimised by the use of antiviral medicines.

Anyone who experiences severe skin allergies may not be suitable for injections, especially those who have ever experienced anaphylactic shock. Anaphylaxis with hyaluronic acid products made by reputable suppliers such as the Restylane company Q-Med aesthetics and also the company making Juvederm is extremely unlikely.  Existing problems with allergies of any type should be discussed in depth with a Doctor first.

How long do injectable fillers last?

Injectable fillers will usually last from six months to a year before being broken down inside the body. Semi-permanent fillers can last up to two years, while permanent fillers can last up to ten years or more.

At the end of that time the fillers do not simply disappear but there is a gradual fading of the effect. This is usually apparent to the patient and a further top up can be useful in terms of restoring the original effect.

Specialist Nurse Lee Garrett is expert at injecting both male and female clients. He attends and contributes to many teaching courses for doctors and nurses around the UK and Europe and is used by the Restylane manufacturer to demonstrate best practice injection technique.

Dr Sean Cummings is a doctor with a special interest in HIV and STD testing, treatment and prevention. He owns and runs a large, busy private Clinic, Freedomhealth, in Central London which provides three distinct medical services including Sexual Health and HIV testing and treatment, Cosmetic Non-Surgical Treatments and General Medical services. Freedomhealth is based at 60 Harley Street London W1G 7HA and is open Mon to Sat. Tel 02076371600 or visit www.freedomhealth.co.uk

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Ageing is a non-reversible continuous process. With time, the skin gradually loses its elasticity resulting in crow’s feet, wrinkles and age spots. As one crosses the age of 30, skin becomes thinner and is unable to retain enough moisture to keep that glamorous glow. Skin ages much more faster where there has been sun exposure, leading to wrinkles. These especially include the face, neck, the backs of the hands, and the tops of the forearms. Wrinkles are the facial lines caused by ageing and effects of facial muscles. Wrinkles are a by-product of the aging process. With age, skin cells divide more slowly, and the inner layer, called the dermis, begins to thin. The network of elastin (the protein which causes skin to stretch) and collagen fibers (the major structural proteins in the skin), which support the outer layer, loosen and unravel, causing depressions on the surface. With aging, skin also loses its elasticity, is less able to retain moisture, oil-secreting glands are less efficient and the skin is slower to heal. All of these contribute to the development of wrinkles.

What causes wrinkles?

Over time, the dermis in our skin loses both collagen (protein) and elastin (fibres that provide elasticity to skin), so the skin gets thinner and has trouble getting enough moisture to the epidermis. The fat in the subcutaneous layer that gives skin a fleshy appearance also begins to disappear, the epidermis starts to sag, and wrinkles form.

Factors that promote formation of wrinkles include:

1) Smoking and alcoholism

2) Light skinned people, as they are more prone to sun damage.

3) Heredity

4) Clothing – the lesser the sun exposure, the lesser probability of wrinkling. (caps, long sleeves etc.)

5) Occupation – outdoor profession leads to early wrinkles

Treatment for Wrinkles:

1) Avoid excessive exposure to the sun. Too much exposure to sunrays can give you wrinkles, fine lines and sunspots. The UV rays in the sunlight give enhance the free radical action and lead to premature skin aging.

2) Drink lots of water and consume a healthy diet which is rich in antioxidants.Water is vital for skin healthand hydrates the skin. Diets rich in green leafy vegetables and Omega 3 rich fatty fish such as tuna, salmon are good for the skin health and very effective for wrinkle treatment.

3) Use best wrinkle creams or anti aging anti wrinkle moisturizers that contain natural ingredients that enhance the production of collagen and elastin in your body. These are the vital proteins in our body that give us a firm, supple, pliant and elastic skin.

Wrinkles on the face are an unsightly and irritating problem. They make our faces look much older than we’d like, and certainly older than we feel. The last decade has seen an incredible amount of research done on why skin ages, potential damage from the sun, how to prevent it, and how to improve the wrinkles and fine lines we already have. Dramatic improvements in laser technology and injectable fillers have helped tens of millions of Americans improve their skin. This website was created by some of the world’s leading authorities on dermatology to give you insight into how to improve your skin and feel better about it.

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Aging is a natural condition of the skin drying up as one gets older. It starts to get obvious at around 40 years old when wrinkles start to form beside our eyes, in our forehead, and our skin begins to feel drier.

Our body becomes less toned even as we continue to exercise. Our muscles do not feel that strong anymore. The tissues soften and the blood vessels less flexible. It is a condition we must all accept as part of growing up.

As we grow old our immune systems are more prone to harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses. It is very important to take good care of our immune system by having a good, healthy and balanced immune system that can produce well maintained antibodies to fight and prevent the growth of unwanted cells. It may lead to severe illnesses like cancer.

Other signs of aging are hydration, bruising, age spots, blemishes, wrinkles and other unwanted skin disorders that come from a poor and unhealthy lifestyle. It is always recommended to seek advice and consult the experts to prevent it. You could inquire about treatments you can have to achieve a healthier and younger looking skin.

Thanks to medical breakthroughs, there are a lot of anti-aging products and medications available to us today. Some offer cures and remedies for any kind of skin condition and revitalizing the skin to make us look younger and more beautiful. The results of these solutions may vary depending on the condition and individual makeup of a person.

It is still best to consult your dermatologist or any skin expert to know the pros and cons of the any treatment or product you intend to have. You may have adverse reactions to any of it. The doctor will make sure that it is compatible with you.

The most common methods now are cosmetic surgeries. This includes botox treatments, eyelid surgical treatments, face lifts, liposuctions or lipoplasty.

A thread lift is the insertion of tiny strings underneath the skin that acts as connectors to the facial tissue to stretch and pull it to tighten up the skin and lift it back again. The tiny strings stay underneath the skin.

Another procedure is the fat transfer that emphasizes on restructuring plump skin by transferring fats from unwanted area to another. It is commonly recommended to patients with sinking or sagging skin.   

Botox is the injection of Botulinum Toxin to specific contracted facial muscles to relax it and preventing muscles to form lines in forehead, crow’s feet, eye bugs, wrinkles, excessive sweating and even reducing headaches and migraine.

The Juvederm Ultra involves the use of dermal fillers that helps prevent and erases lines from eyes, lips, wrinkles between nose and corner of the mouth and maintain the shape of the face.

Sculptra helps in restoring natural substances that lost in the body the maintained its smooth lines, contour of the face, and younger looking skin.

Perlane and Restylane is the process in which a gel containing natural hyaluronic acid is injected to plump skin to reduce wrinkles and some unwanted line in the corner of the eye, lips, mouth and nose, it also helps in enhancing lip outline.

There is also the famous diamond microdermabrasion technology. It uses natural diamond chips in cleaning, removing dead skin cells, and bring out natural skin luminosity and texture, rejuvenate and helps collagen stimulates in the body. This treatment is best for acne prevention, skin pigmentation, stretch marks, seborrhea and millia.

Keep in mind that all these modern methods are useless if you do not live a healthy life. Make sure to eat a balanced meal always, exercise regularly, and avoid stress. Sleep at the right time to give your body cells a chance to regenerate and repair damaged skin cells.

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