How to Benefit from The Non-Surgical Facelift: Pursuing Beauty with Confidence

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How to Benefit from The Non-Surgical Facelift
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The landscape of beauty industry is changing drastically over the last decade. Although a large part of the beauty industry caters to women, we are seeing a rapid increase of skin care products designed for men. Men are beginning to appreciate the importance of taking care of their skin and physical appearance.
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The idea of spending several hours a day in front of the mirror to slap layers of creams on the face can be daunting for most men. However, there are alternatives that men can consider integrating into their daily routine that will result in long-term anti-aging benefits.
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According to the Plastic Surgery Statistics Report issued in 2016, doctors in the U.S. saw a 5% increase in the number of people seeking non-surgical skin tightening treatments in 2016 as compared to the year before.
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“There is a considerable number of men walking into the clinic asking for non-surgcal augmentation of the face for a V-shaped face with more defined facial contours.” says Dr. Siew Tuck Wah, Medical Director of Radium Medical Aesthetics.
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“Men seeking for aesthetic treatments are generally concerned about turkey neck, sagging skin, and double chin. They are rarely ask for treatments to improve their complexion.” he added.
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Men generally have thicker skin compared to their female counterparts. This means that men are able to keep firmer facial contours longer than women. On the other hand, when men’s skin start to sag, the effects become more noticeable. Masculinity is measured not only by a man’s personality, it is also defined by a man’s jawline and how tight the neck is.
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Thanks to the advancement of medical technology developed with respect to anti-aging medicine, there are several non-surgical skin lifting treatments that can take years off your face – with minimal downtime.
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Non-Invasive Ultrasound Treatment: Ultherapy Skin Lifting

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Ultherapy Skin Lifting is a treatment that uses medical-grade High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) to produce skin contraction for skin lifting and collagen production. It is currently the only non-invasive treatment that is approved by FDA for skin lifting and tightening for long term anti-aging effects.
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Ultherapy has the capability to reach the deep layers of the skin called the Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System (SMAS) to produce skin contraction. SMAS is the layer that cosmetic surgeons work on when they perform a surgical facelift.
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In the case of Ultherapy treatment, the doctor is able to see clearly the layers of tissue they are treating by using a real-time ultrasound imaging system. It allows the doctor to deliver the ultrasound consistently and effectively.
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Throughout the 60-minute treatment, the doctor uses a probe to deliver ultrasound to heat up the deep layers of the skin to a consistent temperature of 60-70 degrees Celsius so that the immediate tissue contraction can be achieved. Ultherapy essentially stimulates the formation of collagen and elastin fibers in the skin for tighter, firmer skin.
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Although mild lifting has been reported by patients, the best outcome can be observed only about 2 to 3 months after the treatment. This is because that is the length of time required for development and remodeling of collagen in the body.
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Most men prefer not to undergo surgical facelift treatments because of the potential irreversible, unnatural outcome. Thus, Ultherapy Skin Lifting treatment has become very popular among men and people who are averse to surgical procedures.
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Minimally-Invasive Treatment: Silhouette Soft Thread Lift and PDO Thread Lift

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Another non-surgical procedure that is gaining popularity among men is thread lift – an advanced minimally-invasive treatment.
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For several years, doctors have sought a technique of facial tissue suspension without having to resort to surgical treatment. With the introduction of Silhouette Soft Thread Lift and PDO threads, it is considered a breakthrough technology. This is because doctors are now able to use absorbable sutures lined with anchors to lift the skin with minimal downtime.
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These bio-absorbable threads safely disappear after six to eight months. Thread lift treatments generally have 2 beneficial outcomes:

Immediate skin lifting and tightening as the anchors present in the threads help to compress loose skin and set them in its new lifted position.
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Gradual collagen stimulation occurs because the anchors on the threads cause the collagen in the face to regenerate over the next few months after the treatment. The skin regains elasticity and volume is restored to the face.
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With local anaesthetic delivered to the treated area, the doctor makes small, barely visible entry points in the skin. Coupled with the doctor’s skills, he will guide the threads under the skin to lift and anchor the connective tissues.
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We often see overly-pulled, unnatural faces produced by surgical facelift. This does not happen in a non-surgical thread lift treatment. The changes are visible and natural, giving one the rejuvenated and fresh look without placing too much tension on the skin.
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How Do I Know if I am a Suitable Candidate for Non-Surgical Skin Lifting Treatment?

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Ultherapy Skin Lifting and Thread Lift treatments can be undertaken as a preventive measure instead of a reactive one. Typically, anyone between the ages of 35 and 60 years old will benefit from Ultherapy and thread lift.
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“We usually encourage men who are starting to see droopiness of the mid- and lower-face, especially around the cheeks and jowl, to incorporate some non-surgical skin lifting treatments like Ultherapy and thread lift to delay or even reverse signs of aging.” says Dr. Siew.
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“Results are always more pronounced and effects longer-lasting for people who experience mild to moderate sagging. For people who experience severe sagging, surgical facelift treatment might be the only option.” he added.
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Remember – ‘Prevention is always better than cure’.
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