Top minimally invasive anti-aging procedures

There is an arsenal of anti-aging products right from anti-aging foundation to serum that you might be willing to stash in your cosmetic cabinet. But when it comes to anti-aging tips, we should be aware of both, the invasive and non-invasive ways to make our skin look and feel younger.

Here are some latest trends in anti-aging cosmetics and surgical procedures that work well and also don’t cost you a fortune.

Chemical Peel
The main aim of this anti-aging product is to clear the top layer of the skin and reveal a new layer of the skin beneath. The chemical peel assists help in removing brown spots and hyperpigmentation, minimizing the outer layer of the skin. The glycolic, lactic, and alpha and beta hydroxy are applied to the face and depending on its strength, the peel is left on the face overnight or for a couple of hours. The results are visible after about a week and your skin might feel irritated or sensitive as it is newly formed. The cost of these chemical peels varies from $300 to $500, depending on the strength and the type of chemical being used in the treatment.

Microdermabrasion
This is a minimally abrasive instrument that gently sands your skin. It does so by physically removing flaky, dry skin, and bumps from trapped oil. It minimizes sun damage spots and generally smoothens the skin. Think of it as a facial scrub but with more long-lasting results (probably for two to three weeks). This anti-aging treatment might cost you around $100-$450, per session. The price range depends on the place from where you get the treatment done.

Fillers
When the skin is young, it naturally produces collagen which keeps it plump and firm. However, as the skin ages, the collagen-producing capacity of the skin tapers off. This results in wrinkles and loss of volume of the face. Fillers are an anti-wrinkle skin care solution and they help lift certain areas of the skin. With a minimal pain factor, this procedure costs around $400 to $1700. The results of fillers last for about six months to a year.

Injectables
Botox has been cosmetically used for a very long time for facial skin and neck skin tightening. Being one of the most popular cosmetic procedures, Botox injections contain purified toxins which block muscle contractions beneath the skin. This temporarily reduces fine lines and wrinkles. The results of injectables last for up to four months. Causing mild discomfort or pain, this procedure costs around $150 to $1500.

Laser resurfacing
This technique is used for age spot removal. It uses the fractional laser or laser micro peel that helps in making the skin smoother, making it even-toned and tighter. The technique uses light energy that pierces into the skin’s collagen layer thereby restoring collagen and elastin. As a result, hyperpigmentation and broken blood vessels are removed.

The person undergoing laser resurfacing can see the results within a week that last for a couple of months after the treatment. The pain varies depending upon the depth of the treatment, as anesthesia is used topically. The price for using this procedure starts from $800 and goes up depending on the type and the depth of the laser treatment.