None of us want to give up a week-long Caribbean cruise in order to recover from a painful plastic surgery procedure. These days, many people are electing for minimally invasive cosmetic procedures that are low in cost and quick in recovery time. These med spa procedures include fat injections, dermal fillers and injectibles, Botox, light and laser treatments and chemical peels. But which of these procedures give you the best bang for your buck? Keep reading to find out….
Chemical Facial Peel
During this facial treatment, a chemical solution is applied to the skin, which makes it “blister” and peel off. The new skin is smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. It is effective at treating fine wrinkles, acne scars, and dark spots caused by aging. Depending upon the type of chemical peels a reaction similar to sunburn occurs following the procedure. Redness and peeling usually lasts for three to seven days. Medium depth and deep peeling procedures may result in swelling, blisters, and scabbing that may last seven to fourteen days. After a chemical peel one may need to wear bandages on the treated skin for several days. Also, you will need to avoid the sun for several months after this spa service because the new skin will be fragile.
Botox
Botox causes the facial muscles to relax for a temporary period of time. Its scientific name is botulinum toxin. Botox has a well-established safety record and is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures worldwide, due to its fast recovery period and affordable cost. Botox is the better choice for dynamic wrinkles located on the forehead or between the eyebrows. These wrinkles occur when a person is making facial expressions, such as smiling or frowning.
Botox is referred to as the ‘lunchtime procedure’ because patients can return to their daily activities, including work, immediately. There are no incisions, sutures, or bandages involved. The side effects are very mild, but may include some swelling, bruising or redness around the injection site, as well as slight headaches.
CoolSculpting
Want to get rid of those troublesome love handles or jiggle thighs? Coolsculpting is the number most popular FDA approved fat elimination body contouring procedure. There is no surgery, needles or anesthesia involved! The CoolSculpting procedure uses a precisely controlled cooling technique to gently and effectively target the fat cells underneath the skin. Treated fat cells are frozen and eventually die. Over time, your body naturally processes and eliminates the fat cells, leaving you with a more sculpted physique. The results are long term because the fat cells are eliminated. Multiple treatments may be involved, based on the problem area and amount of fat cells involved.
To learn more about these treatments and other cosmetic surgery options, please contact
Buinewicz Plastic Surgery for a complimentary consultation at (215) 647-9668. We have two locations: Bucks County, PA and Hunterdon County, NJ.
