Are glycolic peels supposed to have other ingredients?

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this peel i bought off ebay says : glycolic acid, deionized water, glycerin, witch hazel, isopropyl alcohol, hydroxyethyl cellulose, citric acid.
i thought it is meant to be pure 30% acid? was i ripped off?

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Understand the Available Facelift Variations

September 30, 2009 by Anti-Aging and Skin Care Tips  
Filed under About Anti-Aging

Facelifts are among the most popular cosmetic procedures performed today. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, consumers spend more than $1 billion every year for facial surgeries alone. Why is this procedure in such demand? Thanks to advanced techniques, facelifts can dramatically improve facial appearance, reduce wrinkles, eliminate sagging skin and improve self-confidence.

There are several different facelift variations to choose from. Your own choice depends largely on your goals and the look you hope to achieve. So what are the main differences between the various facelift options? Each variation may differ in terms of the type of incision, the amount of tissue that is affected and the area of the face where work is performed. Three of the major types of facelift variations are the deep plan facelift, the mid facelift and the thread facelift.

Deep Plane Facelift

The deep plane facelift variation offers the most dramatic, longest lasting results. In this procedure, the tissues underlying the face are treated to significantly improve the appearance of the skin and face. For older patients or those experiencing deep lines, wrinkles and sagging skin, this facelift can restore a youthful look.

Is this facelift variation right for you? Typically, this procedure is recommended for those with deep facial lines and folds. By removing excessive fat and skin, repositioning skin and tightening muscles, surgeons can achieve amazing results. In addition to tightening and smoothing the face, this procedure can also reduce or minimize the appearance of sagging jowls.

Mid Facelift

The mid facelift is another popular facelift variation. This procedure is relatively new, having been developed over the last ten years as an alternative to the classic facelift. This type of facelift focuses on the area of the face around the eyes and mouth. The surgery works by concentrating on the deepest layers of fat and muscle, allowing the doctor to reposition areas and achieve a stunningly smooth and natural look.

Another major benefit of this procedure is that it can often be performed in under an hour, making it a popular choice for busy professionals. Because the mid facelift concentrates on the central area of the face, it can significantly improve the look of several problem areas. As people age, the skin around the eyes and mouth often begins to droop. By lifting and reshaping this skin, people can achieve amazing results.

Thread Facelift

For people looking to rejuvenate their look without undergoing invasive surgery, a thread facelift variation is often a top choice. Unlike other facelift surgeries that focus on the underlying fat and muscle, the thread lift is focused on the surface skin. Performed under local anesthesia, a barb and thread is used to lift areas of loose, sagging skin around the eyes, nose and forehead. Because the procedure is noninvasive and involves no cutting, it is most appropriate for those in their 30s and 40s who have only minimal amounts of wrinkles, lines and sagging skin.



Thanks to Kendra Wagner for contributing this article to our Anti-Aging blog:

With many different face lift variations, it is important to determine which is most appropriate for your needs. Discuss concerns, including face lift cost, with your surgeon, who can help determine which type of face lift surgery can provide the best possible results.



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What is the difference between physical scrubbing and microdermabrasion?

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I mean…really, you’re still scrubbing..right? So why is microdermabrasion better? And also, say you have thicker skin, wouldn’t you be better off with physical scrubbing? As in with a loufa or something?

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Has Technology Made the Facelift a Relic of the Past?

September 29, 2009 by Anti-Aging and Skin Care Tips  
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Facelifts seem like old news. I mean, facelifts are so 1980s. Today all the buzz is around non-surgical facelifts, liquid facelifts, or lunch hour threadlifts. Everyone seems to promise that you can get facelift results without all that mucking around with surgery or waiting for you body to heal. Sounds like a great deal, right? Of course it does. But is it the truth?

 

The Facelift Is an Advanced Technology

 

The modern facelift was developed in the 1970s and grew to popularity in the 1980s, but that doesn’t mean it’s old technology. After all, cell phones and personal computers first became popular in the 1980s, but they’re not exactly old technology. Although they have not changed in terms of their basic function, cell phones, PCs, and facelifts have all continued to develop.

 

Like cell phones and PCs, facelifts have become smaller and more powerful. Advances in surgical techniques and recovery methods have allowed facelifts to give better, more natural-looking results with a shorter recovery time than ever.

 

Facelift Alternatives



If you are looking into cosmetic procedures at all, chances are you’ve heard about many different procedures that promise to be as good as facelifts, only without surgery. Many of these are scams, but some of them are legitimate alternatives that have reasonable tradeoffs against the facelift procedure, and should be considered. Perhaps the most successful facelift alternative is injectable fillers, originally collagen, but nowadays they are more likely to be hyaluronic acid, a natural material that is found in skin, spinal fluid, eyes, and streptococcus bacteria. Botox, commonly promoted as a facelift alternative, actually targets completely different areas than the facelift. Whereas a facelift works on sagging skin and facial folds in the lower face, Botox is most successful in remedying crow’s feet and wrinkles in the forehead.

 

Other facelift alternatives include skin and subcutaneous fat treatments, such as Thermage and some components of the Sciton platform. These treatments actually apply light or radio energy to the skin in a fashion that penetrates below the surface into the subcutaneous layers of fat. These treatments can loosen the tissues of the skin and fat, causing them to rearrange themselves slightly and contract. With these treatments, some people see significant tightening of the skin and alleviation of facial wrinkles. Not everyone sees the same results, however, and doctors have not yet assembled a consistent profile of who will see the best results.

 

Nothing like the Real Thing

 

The truth about these facelift alternatives, though, is that they are all wannabe facelifts. If you have significant skin laxity and wrinkling, large jowls, turkey wattle, and other signs of facial aging, the best possible treatment is a facelift. A facelift can reduce lax, hanging skin and reduce wrinkling in the lower face, especially around the mouth. In addition, the results of a facelift are long-lasting. A facelift doesn’t stop your face from aging, but some patients see results from their facelift for ten years after the surgery. When you compare that to injectable fillers or Thermage, which may need to be repeated every six months or more, the facelift has a definite advantage. Perhaps the best way to approach these other treatments is as a possible complement to the facelift, like a laser and a lift, in which light treatment of fine wrinkles supplements the facelift remedy of deep folds and hanging skin.

 

If you want to experience a remedy for lax facial skin, deep facial folds, and a jowly appearance, you should consider all the alternatives, but the most reliable treatment is the facelift.



Thanks to Patricia Woloch for contributing this article to our Anti-Aging blog:

To schedule a facelift consultation, visit the website of Face Beautiful Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery in San Diego, California.



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