Are you considering getting a cosmetic procedure? Want to improve the quality of your skin, but not sure which options you have? Before you do anything, be sure to speak with a trained and qualified medical professional regarding your options so you know your procedure is safe.

It is important to understand that cosmetic procedures can be done in two different ways. The first is through invasive measures. The second, through non-invasive methods. As a result of non invasive, patients benefit from minimal downtime, no scars, lower cost, and a reduced risk of complications.

Here are the best cosmetic procedures to lift, sculpt and shape.

Lip Injections

Full lips are a part of the new desired look for women. Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that helps volumize and enhance your lips with an injectable filler, the most common being hyaluronic acid-based solutions.

Hyaluronic acid is is a sugar derivative naturally found in your body that has the ability to hold up to 1,000 times its own weight in water and is great for adding natural-looking volume, some plumper fullness, and evening out your lip shape. The filler is actually super customizable—your dermatologist will work with you to create the best look for you and your vibe.

Lip injections are known to transform more than just your lips. It can be used to change the shape and form of your face as well. You will likely need to top off the lip filler every six to nine months. Definitely one of the best non invasive cosmetic procedure to try!

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Botox

Botox has been around for a long time and will continue to be one of the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures done by both men and women. Botox uses injections to relax the facial muscles to remove lines and wrinkles.

The most popular areas where botox is usually done is around the eyes and on the forehead. This is one of the quickest cosmetic procedures and doesn’t require much time to recover. It is quite effective and is more subtle than other invasive cosmetic procedures.

Chemical Peel

A chemical peel is one of the cosmetic procedures used to improve the appearance of the skin on the face, neck or hands. A chemical solution is applied to the skin that causes it to exfoliate and eventually peel off. The new, regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. The new skin is also temporarily more sensitive to the sun. There are three basic types of chemical peels:

Superficial peel: Alpha-hydroxy acid or another mild acid is used to penetrate only the outer layer of skin to gently exfoliate it. The treatment is used to improve the appearance of mild skin discoloration and rough skin as well as to refresh the face, neck, chest or hands.

Medium peel: Glycolic or trichloroacetic acid is applied to penetrate the out and middle layers of skin to remove damaged skin cells. The treatment is used to improve age spots, fine lines and wrinkles, freckles and moderate skin discoloration.

Deep peel: Trichloroacetic acid or phenol is applied to deeply penetrate the middle layer of skin to remove damaged skin cells, lines, age spots and shallow scars.
The results of chemical peels can last anywhere from one month to the rest of your life. The longevity of this cosmetic procedure results depends on several factors, but the most significant factor is the strength of the peel.

Coolsculpting

Coolsculpting is a great way to eliminate fat on the body without having to go through surgery. The fat reduction method isn’t new to the cosmetic world but has recently gained more attention as more people opt for non-surgical procedures. Coolsculpting works by targeting the fat in stubborn areas on the body. It can be difficult to get rid of fat in certain areas of your body like love handles or double chins.

This cosmetic procedure is also called cryolipolysis and takes place in a facility-specific to coolsculpting. This cosmetic procedure begins with a specialist using a handheld paddle to cool and freeze the fat underneath your skin. The injured fat cells are gradually eliminated by the body over 4 to 6 months. During that time the fatty bulge decreases in size, with an average fat reduction of about 20 percent.

Thermage

This skin tightening cosmetic procedure is one that uses radiofrequency and heat to eliminate the age from a patient’s body. Though the results may vary when it comes to this procedure, it is quite effective.

The purpose of this kind of cosmetic procedures is to take years off of a person’s face by increasing the amount of collagen production. You won’t feel too much pain when you go through this procedure. It is said that Thermage is painless but many patients who have gone through this cosmetic change will say they felt more pain than they had expected.