Jan 5 Comparing Facelifts to Nonsurgical Options

Facelifts have been decreasing in popularity in recent years, partly because of the dramatic increase in nonsurgical options for facial rejuvenation. How do nonsurgical options compare with facelifts? In this post we will compare the two facial rejuvenation options. We will talk about the benefits and the cons of both facelifts and nonsurgical options.

Recovery Time
The main advantage of nonsurgical treatments such as Botox,  Esthelis and other noninvasive fillers is that the recovery time is very short. These procedures can be done very quickly such as over your lunch break. They can take twenty to thirty minutes and you can then return immediately to your day to day life. There is virtually no downtime and very little discomfort – only some soreness at the point of the injection.
On the other hand, surgical facelifts need at least a week of recovery, this means taking time off from work and from other activities. There is a lot of discomfort, swelling, and bruising for those that choose the surgical facelift route. Overall, this type of procedure has a longer recovery time and requires an bigger time and financial investment.

How Long Will it Last?
Surgical facelifts offer longer lasting results than nonsurgical treatments because they are much more invasive. There are no real statistics on how long facelifts last for, but most surgeons believe that a facelift can last for about 10 years.

Nonsurgical treatments have a much shorter lifespan. Botox treatments can typically last for three months while Juvederm treatments can last for about a year. Currently there are no nonsurgical treatments that are close to reaching the lifespan of a facelift. However, many patients enjoy coming back to have their treatments repeated at regular intervals.

Costs
Another benefit of nonsurgical treatments is that the are significantly lower in price than facelifts. Facelifts have an average price of about $12,000 which can be alarming to some patients.

Every treatment provides different results and treats different symptoms of facial aging, before choosing a treatment, it is imperative that you be evaluated by a professional to determine which treatment is the best for you.

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Dec 9 Look Your Best This Holiday Season

The holidays are a great time to spend with friends and family at parties, reunions, and gatherings. Women in particular want to look their very best for special events such as these. There are many simple ways to make your skin look it’s best just in time to your special holiday occasions. There are long-term benefits and short-term benefits to spa treatments depending on what individuals are looking for. Many clients are looking for long-term results but there’s no harm in investing in a short-term benefit treatment to make you look and feel better for the holidays.

DermaMed Spa offers several services for individuals to help improve their skin’s appearance. Our Silk Peel is great for all skin types as it is safe, non-toxic, and does not cause any sensitivity to sunlight. It uses cutting-edge peptide technology to improve the appearance of discolouration and helps individuals to achieve a more even skin tone overall. The Silk Peel is great for one’s skin as it clarifies the skin by using naturally occurring amino acids to diminish dark spots. It also helps to brighten skin’s appearance by using the peptide. It helps to create a better complexion and much more even skin tone. It leaves skin feeling fresh, healthy, and luminous which is important for looking your best.

If you don’t think the silk peel is right for you there is also a Microdermabrasion treatment that could work for you instead. Microdermabrasion is a very popular service at DermaMed. Microdermabration is a non-chemical exfoliant. It uses crystals to gently remove dead and damaged skin cells. This results in younger, clearer, and smoother looking skin. It works on all skin types and is non-invasive.

If you want to look better this holiday season try any one of our non-invasive skin treatments, to look and feel rejuvenated, younger, and fresher!

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Jun 23 Skin care tips

Treatments are great for your skin, but what else can you do? Here are some quick tips to keep yourself looking healthy.

1. Keep your hands away from your face.
2. Cover up when outside. The sun is great, but does a lot of damage to the skin that lasts years. Sun exposure can also cause skin cancer.
3. Quit smoking.
4. Moisturize, but don’t over-moisturize.
5. Eat healthy.
6. Avoid stress.