Facial Rejuvenation

Non Surgical Facial Rejuvenation

Non-Surgical facial rejuvenation is a non-invasive way to combat the signs of ageing while rejuvenating the skin, diminishing wrinkles and smoothing out fine lines. It is ideal for those who want healthy, glowing, youthful, and rejuvenated skin without surgery and no downtime.

This non-surgical cosmetic treatment provides great results without the risk or inconvenience associated with a traditional facelift to restore a healthy and more youthful fuller appearance.

Am I a Candidate for Facial rejuvenation?

The following are some common reasons to consider facial rejuvenation:

• If you have a number of signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles.
• If you have a ‘tired’ appearance and you want to look younger and more refreshed.
• If you are looking for natural result for your face enhancement with virtually no downtime after treatment.
• If you don’t want to go for any surgical procedure to rejuvenate your face.
• If you have a good physical health, are not pregnant or nursing and do not have a neuromuscular disorder (for Botulinum toxin injection)
• If you are a healthy person, have a positive attitude and realistic expectations.

What areas of the face can be improved by the non surgical Facial rejuvenation?

The areas which can be treated by non surgical facial rejuvenation are:

• Forehead wrinkles
• Frown lines (lines between the eyebrows)
• Crow’s feet (lines in corners of the eyes)
• “Bunny lines” or “bunny nose” — dynamic wrinkles on the nose
• Marionettes Lines (lines at corners of the mouth)
• Smile lines
• Plumping of the cheeks, lips, mouth area, jawline and chin.

Non-surgical facial rejuvenation options in Nairobi, Kenya

At Be Cosmetic Clinics, Kenya we use two non invasive methods for facial rejuvenation

1. Wrinkle Relaxing Injections (Botulinum toxin/ Botox®)
2. Dermal fillers (Juvederm®, Restylane®, Hydrafill)

Botox

Botulinum toxin (BTX) is a highly purified neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and related species. It temporarily relaxes the facial muscles that causes the wrinkles and lines and thus gives us a softer, smooth and more youthful appearance. It is also used to treat migraine headaches and excess sweating in the armpits and palms. Mostly it is used to eliminate fine lines, creases and to relax the dynamic wrinkles such as frown lines, forehead wrinkles and crow's feet that occur from repetitive muscle movements. Botox cosmetic treatment is FDA approved to minimize the appearance of glabellar lines (frown lines). It is often used for the temporary smoothing of marionette lines at the corners of the mouth and smoker's lines around the lips.

Procedure

This is a simple and safe procedure and it generally takes 10 to 20 minutes for the treatment to be carried out which requires no anesthetic.

Firstly, the skin in the desired area will be cleaned then Botox® is administered in very minute amounts and carefully injected into those muscles which produce deep lines and wrinkles in the face using a micro needle. This reduces the corresponding muscle activity and blocks nerve impulses to those tissues where the wrinkles are formed without affecting the functions/movement of other non-targeted facial muscles, thus maintaining all your facial expressions. There is very minimal sensation and discomfort during the procedure.

Risk and complications

Botox injections are safe when performed by an experienced doctor. The risk/complications are very rare if occur, are mild and temporary which may include:

• Swelling or temporary redness or bruising at the injection site (which settles in a few hours)
• Occasionally slight Headache
• Temporary droopy eyelid or cockeyed eyebrows (no longer than 1-2 weeks)
• Eye dryness or excessive tearing

Downtime and recovery

Botox treatment causes very minimal sensation and discomfort during the procedure. Botox is a non invasive and almost painless as it is a non surgical facial treatment. It has no downtime and recovery period and you can resume your normal duties immediately after treatment however you should try and avoid the sun for the rest of the day, and ensure you don’t rub or irritate the treated area.

Result

Botox® safely and temporarily restores a youthful appearance by eliminating fine lines, creases, and dynamic wrinkles caused by muscle movements. Wrinkles begin to fade within 24 hours, with continued improvement over the next five days. It takes about 2 weeks to activate and completely relax the muscles that causes wrinkles and lines so you can see its full effect within 2 weeks.

It lasts for approximately 3-5 months after which the effect will gradually wear off as new nerve endings begin to grow. However this re-growth which causes corresponding muscle activity, starts to slow down in time if you are taking botox at five-month intervals or just before the effects of the previous dose begin to wear off. It has been observed that after 18 - 24 months of continuous Botox induced muscle relaxation, there may be a longer interval of time needed for muscle recovery when Botox Treatment is stopped.

Dermal fillers

Dermal fillers are used to fill hollow areas and deep lines to minimize the appearance of aging. These injection of soft-tissue fillers have a plumping effect and are generally inserted into the lips, cheeks or under the eyes to restore the lost volume. Dermal fillers are also used for smoothing the static wrinkles, facial creases and indented scars formed from acne or chickenpox. Dermal fillers are great to treat nasolabial folds (from nose to mouth), smoker’s lines around the mouth and lips.

The facial fillers are composed of a naturally-occurring substance in the body called hyaluronan (Hyaluronic acid ), which has the remarkable ability to absorb more that 10 times its weight of water, thereby adding volume and restoring youthful fullness.

Procedure

Before making the injections with an ultra-fine needle, your surgeon will apply numbing cream to the area, ensuring any pain is kept to a minimum. In some cases a local anaesthetic is used. The procedure takes about 30-40 minutes to complete. When the dermal filler is injected into the skin, the hyaluronic acid volumizes, softens and hydrates the skin. It also promotes the production of collagen and elastin underneath the skin which gives the skin a more youthful texture.

Risk and complications

Dermal fillers are safe when performed by an experienced doctor. The risk/complications are rare by filler injections which may include the followings:

• The common risks are: temporary redness or bruising, swelling, pain.
• The rare risks are: infection, skin discolouration, bleeding, bumps and nodules.

Downtime and recovery

Dermal filler causes very minimal sensation and discomfort during the procedure. It has no downtime and recovery period because it is also a non surgical procedure like Botox. You can resume your normal activities immediately after treatment however you should try to avoid the sun for the rest of the day and also it is advisable to avoid massaging the treated areas, or exercise and steam treatments.

Result

Dermal fillers create a natural and more lifted facial appearance and restore the youthful fullness by adding the lost volume in desired area of your face. Results are immediate and the effect lasts up to a year. Successful results depend on health or age of the skin, type and quality of filler used. Fillers often need replenishment every nine to twelve months as the hyaluronan will begin to dissolve. If the procedure is not repeated the skin will gradually return to its pre treatment condition.