There’s a variety of different options available to make you look young again. Here’s a guide to help you choose the best one.

The Holy Grail To Stop Ageing

Overview

How many people have you met or seen in the virtual world who are ageing gracefully? That person who accepts the silver in the hair and the laugh lines on their face. And guess what? Those wrinkles and fine lines look good on them.

In contrast, how many do you know who cling (desperately, if I may add) to anything that screams &ldquo;anti-aging&rdquo;. A majority of us are guilty of falling in the second category. Even the influencers who don&rsquo;t look a day above 25.

Can we forever have a clear and smooth texture, the youthful glow, with the skin not sagging either? Not to charm others, but for our own gratification. Well, you can. You can be both young as well as beautiful. Yes, you read it right the first time. 
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Cosmetic facial rejuvenation or enhancement is possible in more than one way. Essentially, there are three different types of injections: botox, hyaluronic acid, and biostimulators, such as calcium hydroxylapatite, poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), and polymethylmethacrylate.&nbsp;

Each of these treatments is semi-permanent and targets a different part of your face.&nbsp; 
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Stop Ageing

<h5>Botox</h5>

In 2020, Botox was the number one non-surgical cosmetic procedure across the world. The treatment involves an injection of botulinum toxin, a compound produced by a bacterium found in plants, soil, water, and animal intestines.

It induces a temporary muscle paralysis by blocking the production of acetylcholine at targeted muscular junctures. This temporary block removes the appearance of fine lines, frown lines, and wrinkles.&nbsp; 
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Botox is reported to be somewhat painful, and the administration of the injection into the head can create an unpleasant crunching sound. Some of the most common sites where a Botox injection is effective include:

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	<li>frown lines (&lsquo;11 lines&rsquo;)</li>
	<li>forehead lines</li>
	<li>bunny lines (at the ends of the nose)</li>
	<li>crow&rsquo;s feet (laugh lines)</li>
	<li>dents in the chin</li>
	<li>brows</li>
	<li>It can also be used to eliminate the appearance of scar tissue.&nbsp; 
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Lasts for: Around four to five months typically.&nbsp;

Preparation:&nbsp;Includes avoiding alcohol and garlic, skipping workouts, and using only gentle facial products (preferably not using <a href="https://merisehat.pk/article/before-and-after-make-up-how-to-prep-your-skin-and-how-to-clean-it-off">makeup </a>for a few days).&nbsp;

Aftercare:&nbsp;Involves avoiding blood-thinners (such as vitamin E, fish oil, and ibuprofen), not exercising until the next day, and keeping the head still for at least a few hours. The effects might not be visible immediately; it can take a couple of days for them to become evident.&nbsp; 
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<h5>Dermal Fillers</h5>

Essentially, botox is a temporary suspension of the muscles which can appear to have a smoothing effect on the skin. By contrast, dermal fillers involve external administration of gel-like substances that cultivate a look of softness, fullness, and youth.&nbsp;

Botox decreases lines; hyaluronic acid fillers increase fullness. There are two types of dermal fillers: hyaluronic acid and biostimulators.&nbsp; 
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<h5>Hyaluronic Acid</h5>

This is a natural sugar that is also found within the body. When administered externally, it can restore volume or &lsquo;plump&rsquo; up the targeted area. This kind of treatment is most commonly used for lip augmentation where it can cultivate a feeling of fullness, eliminate wrinkles around the lips, enhance volume, balance lip size, or even be used to retain moisture for frequently chapped lips.&nbsp;

In fact, when used to balance lip size, hyaluronic acid fillers can help eliminate speech impediments. However, this injection can also be administered subdermally at other sites across the face. It&rsquo;s important to note that the lip region is more pain sensitive and might require a topical numbing agent.&nbsp;

Lasts for: Hyaluronic acid fillers are typically metabolised by the body within four to six months.&nbsp;

Preparation: Includes avoiding blood thinners prior to treatment.

Aftercare: Involves staying out of the sun and avoiding exercise and alcohol for at least a day. 
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<h5>Biostimulators 
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These kinds of dermal fillers stimulate the natural production of collagen by the body. There are three types of biostimulator injections:&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Calcium Hydroxylapatite: used in a hyper-diluted form and restores firmness inside the skin</li>
</ul>

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	<li>Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA): used to define the facial structure</li>
	<li>Polymethyl Methacrylate: used to fill up hollows and dentures</li>
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The first two compounds will eventually break down inside the body; only polymethyl methacrylate cannot be metabolised.&nbsp; 
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Preparation: It is advised to avoid skin-abrasive procedures, such as waxing or tweezing prior to the treatment, and to only use gentle facial products.&nbsp;

Aftercare: Involves avoiding alcohol, retinol, oil-based makeup; no strenuous exercise for a day; staying out of the sun; and not sleeping on your back for a few days.&nbsp; 
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Bottom Line

Of all these different treatments, it is best to choose the right fit for your skin type. Research and consult with your cosmetologist. A combination of two or more types of cosmetic treatments could be done to help you achieve the results that you require.&nbsp;

However, it is important to choose a cosmetologist who gives a wide variety of options in terms of cosmetic brands, as an over inclination towards a single brand name means subsidisation, and it might not be the right choice for you.&nbsp;

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