You may have heard it before, 40 is the new 30 and 50 is the new 40. This is much more that a new frame of mind, its about your visual age verses your chronological age. You do not have to look your age anymore – with safe and effective nonsurgical cosmetic procedures you can look years younger. And you can do it with little to no down with these three non-surgical ways to rejuvenate your face this summer.

1. BOTOX® / Dysport® 

   BOTOX® is one of the most recent and most exciting advances for treatment of wrinkles, lines, and the aging face. BOTOX® is a highly purified, naturally occurring protein which has the ability to very precisely relax the muscles to which it is applied. This relaxation lasts for a number of months, and then the treated muscles gradually return to their original condition. BOTOX® does not affect the nerves responsible for sensation, so there is no numbness in the treated areas. This is done in a way that will not alter your natural expression and features. It takes just a few minutes and normally lasts about 3-4 months.
   Visit the BOTOX® website to try the Treatment Visualizer.

2. Dermal Fillers and Injectables

   Restylane®, Perlane®, Juvéderm® and Radiesse® are being used more and more to help reverse the changes associated with aging. As you age, sun damage and other factors can reduce the amount of HA (hyaluronic acid) in your skin. The lack of HA causes your skin to lose structure and volume — creating unwanted facial wrinkles and folds, like those parentheses lines around your nose and mouth. The goal is to return the dermis to its original youthful state. Dermal fillers can give a more natural appearance than surgical face lifts and are being used to reduce or eliminate wrinkles, raise scar depressions, enhance lips, and replace soft-tissue volume loss. When scheduling your appointment make sure your calendar allows for the possibility of swelling for 3-5 days (especially the first treatment). Visit the Juvéderm® site to view before and after images.

3. HydraFacial™

Detoxify, Rejuvenate, Protect

HydraFacial offers a variety of serums to specifically target your skin issues, including:

• Sun damaged skin
• Blackheads and whiteheads
• Enlarged pores
• Acne
• Brown spots
• Uneven skin tone
• Early aging fine lines and wrinkles.

This is a revolutionary skin treatment that gently clears away imperfections and improves the look and feel of your skin. HydraFacial is an advanced non-invasive, non-surgical procedure that quickly and easily delivers results without the use of lasers or harsh chemicals. It combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration and antioxidant protection simultaneously, resulting in clearer, more beautiful skin with no discomfort or downtime. HydraFacial targets fine lines and wrinkles, congested and enlarged pores, oily or acne-prone skin, hyper pigmentation and brown spots.

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People are taking better care of themselves and they are living much longer than they did decades ago.  During the twentieth century, life expectancy rose dramatically amongst the world’s wealthiest populations from around 50 to over 75 years. Since people are living much longer nowadays they deserve to look as good as they feel.
To find out more about non-surgical ways to rejuvenate your face this summer, call us to schedule a complimentary consultation at 763-494-9905.
We can customize a non-surgical beauty treatment that is right for you. The timing couldn’t be better to check out some of these options. Take a look at our Beauty in the Box offer:

Please Note:  If  you’re a Brilliant Distinctions member and first time user of Juvéderm® you can get another $75 off the Beauty in a Box price!  Click here for the Brilliant Distinctions sign up information. 
 

The growing trend continues.  Numbers are on the rise for men undergoing aesthetic procedures like BOTOX.  Sometimes, it is the special woman in their lives who urge them to consider it and other times, it is just because they are noticing a more tired appearance in the mirror.  Men have a strong need to feel confident in the way they look, too.  Especially when it comes to the workplace, men are boosting their confidence by undergoing a simple procedure that takes minutes, but has a great impact.
The parents of the baby boomers elected to ‘grow old gracefully’ because they really had no other choice. This generation does have a choice — and due to the popularity and safety of most cosmetic procedures, men have decided to improve their appearance as much as women do. It is common for men to be concerned about wanting a very natural look so that it won’t be obvious that they had something done.  Most men want to look refreshed and well-rested.  A common treatment area is the 11’s between the eyebrows.  As we age, they can give a continuous angry, tired or frustrated look to the face.  Even a subtle change can make a big difference in how these men feel about themselves.
Men who have cosmetic procedures are just as happy as women with the results and are just as likely to return for more. You won’t hear them talking about it like women, though.  You’d probably be surprised to find out how many men you know have had some sort of cosmetic treatment.  It just doesn’t come up in conversation and they are less likely to admit that they have needed anything done to improve their looks. That is changing, too.  Former Olympic superstar Mark Spitz has been speaking out for a couple of years to encourage men to consider cosmetic procedures as part of their overall life regimen so they can look and feel their best.  As a spokesperson for Allergan, he’s been happy to share his experience.  He says, “BOTOX has helped me feel more positive about the way I look and feel. When you’re confident, you feel better and you attract people that are positive around you. It’s a contagious emotion.”
We’d love to hear from you.  Are you a guy willing to share your experience? Are you a woman who wishes her man would look into a cosmetic procedure? Do you think it is taboo for men?