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Face Lifts - Pros & Cons

Quick fixes with concealers

Grow Longer, Stronger, Thicker, More Beautiful Hair

Featured Product - Natural Weight Control Cream

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Face Lifts - Pros & Cons

For many women over 30 years of age, an important decision related to changing the shape of their necks is whether or not to have a face lift. Face lifting is a surgical procedure in which skin is usually cut out of the cheeks, beginning with the skin just surrounding the ears. The remaining cheek and neck skin is loosened then pulled tight toward and around the ears. That skin is basted back upon the ears as a "hiding zone" in an effort to camouflage the resulting scar. Even the best face-lift results in a visible scar.

The main difficulty men and women (especially younger ones) undergoing a face-lift encounters is that once the skin and tissues are stretched, cut out, and thrown away, the remaining tissue and skin will be stretched and made irreversibly thinner. The body does not let the facial dermis, which is the principle layer causing smoothness, or the thin overlying epidermis grow any thicker after a face-lift. There is no chance that this tissue will return to its pre-face-lift thickness.

With all face lifts come the risk that important nerves (nerves important both to muscles and feeling) may be cut and that and that other damage may occur. Even in the hands of the best doctors, nerve problems have occurred. Fortunately, these problems are not too common, and the face-lift is a good weapon in the fight against aging when it is used properly.

Younger patients are reminded that it may be a good idea to delay a face-lift (especially in very young patients, those who are less than 35 years of age) until improved technology comes along or until a later date necessitates it. Patience might just save these patients future and unnecessary cosmetic procedures.

For example, the first face-lift typically "lasts" seven years, because "virgin" skin is stretched. In order to "maintain" the first result, a second face-lift might have to be done at that time on the stretched skin. Then, a third lift may need to be done four years later, depending upon how "tight" the patient wants the face. By the time a patient is 60 years old and following multiple face-lifts, his/her friends can see every blood vessel just like a road map through his/her thin-skinned face.

Are there alternatives to face-lifting? Yes, but it depends upon each individual patient and, of course, upon the capabilities of the surgeon who the patient chooses. One particular surgeon may be so good with one technique that he/she is able to get great results in patients in whom most other doctors could not possibly have achieved similar results (using the same technique). The best surgeon would be one who is so skilled in all the available techniques that the good results overlap the boundaries of the procedures that could be done. In this way, patients could make the choice of treatments based upon the amount of surgery necessary and upon the risks, benefits, cost, and expected length of time that good results will last. Some of the alternatives to face lifting include:

facial liposuction

limited neck-lifting

subdermal laser application

external (resurfacing) laser treatments

chemical peeling

Of course, importance and usefulness of alternatives depends upon what particular problem the patient wants treated. Fine lines respond best to laser treatments, or chemical peels. Cheeks do tighten with facial liposuction, but a turkey-gobbler neck will rarely, if ever, go away. There are many different types of face-lifts that attack many different problems.

An alternative to getting a face lift may be face and neck liposuction. Not everyone is a candidate for neck liposuction. There are several structures that make up the bulk of the neck. These hidden and important internal structures help determine the way the neck looks from the outside. These structures include the laryngeal cartilage (Adam's apple, which is larger in men), the hyoid bone, the tongue muscle, and the platysma muscle (sheet-like muscle) and the fat which lies between the platysma and the surface dermis (leather layer) of the skin. Salivary glands can enlarge and become part of the picture as well. Since only fat can be removed by liposuction and only platysma muscle can contract after being liposuctioned, the outcome of a liposuction will be greatly affected depending upon which of the structures is more or less prominent.

The platysma is a sheet-like muscle that extends from the lower jawbone all the way to the collarbone of the neck. It is thin and spread like a sheet. The platysma is usually fairly tight in younger people. However, the noticeable thin bands in older women, which also give the turkey-gobbler look, are usually the result of the platysma. Platysma bands eventually become thick and cord-like, which causes them to tent the skin of the neck as they contract, tether or dangle between the jawbone and the collarbone. The combination of platysma and fat is the primary concern if a patient is just to have a neck liposuction without any surgery to improve the platysma. Take, for example, a 40-year-old woman with a lot of fat in the neck, which is covering or hiding what would normally be (if they were thin) bands or cords of platysma. If the fat is sucked away via liposuction alone, unsightly bands of platysma may be left behind especially if they do not respond by self-tightening or dermal tightening related to the liposuction. It is best to have a surgeon who is capable of tightening the platysma or of anticipating platysma problems (if these arise along with the liposuction); several special stitch techniques usually improve platysma bands with good success.

Liposuction of the neck can have one benefit; in fact, it is desirable for the liposuction of the neck to cause a hidden, sheet-like scarring in the neck. The sheet-like scarring in the neck is brought about by the diffuse trauma (controlled and spread-out damage) caused by the liposuction cannula in the fatty layer. Remember that wherever the liposuction cannula passes, it may suck out and remove some fat, but in its wake it leaves a tunnel, which eventually scars and therefore possibly contracts. The tunnel will collapse back and respond to injury by forming fiber cells, which make up scar tissue. This very desirable net-like arrangement of scar tissue caused by the interconnecting tunnels of the liposuction cannulae will contract and give one a tighter neck. Many times the contraction following neck liposuction is strong enough to prevent the platysma bands from being seen, because the contraction forms a sling of tight neck skin and dermal tissue. Unfortunately, this does not always happen; and generally the younger the patient, the better result of neck liposuction.

Similar effects (those that come from damaging the undersurface of the skin) have been seen following the "modified weekend face-lift". Unfortunately, lasers are not able to be precisely controlled.

What are the pros and cons of neck liposuction? On the pro side:

the procedure is fairly simple, and many surgeons can obtain fairly good results with very little training.

The procedure is fast, usually approximately 30-45 minutes.

Face liposuction alone does not leave the large amount of internal scarring damage that face-lifts leave. Face liposuction alone leaves much less scarring around the ears. Often, 45-55 year-old female patients can obtain a good result or tightening of the face or neck with liposuction alone.

Cons of neck liposuction include:

risks associated with potential of irregular liposuction ("ruffles" under the neck)

Risk of damaging nerves (resulting in an irregular smile)

Risk of oversuctioning of the neck (resulting in a divot).

Some products to try:

40% Glycolic Acid Peel Kit

Serutox Wrinkle Relaxer

15% Glycolic Acid Gel

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• Fat Reduction
• Acne
• Wrinkles
• Stretch Marks
• Sun damaged skin
• Blotchy, uneven skin tone
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• and much more!

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Quick fixes with concealers

Concealer is an excellent and easy to use tool to help perfect the look of your skin and hide imperfections. Many people shy away from using concealer because they are not sure how to use it properly. Use the following tips for flawless-looking skin:

• Use a green concealer if you think you over-blush above acceptable levels. It also hides pimples, blemishes, scars, birthmarks and broken capillaries.

• Use a yellow concealer to cover up dark colored bruises and dark under-eye circles.

• Blend some pink/mauve concealer with your regular foundation to help camouflage yellowish bruises and even out uneven yellow-colored skin tone.

• To hide freckles, choose a foundation that is just slightly darker than the non-freckled area.

• To cover up dark circles beneath eyes or eye bags, apply some light liquid foundation on the dark areas followed by a concealer that is lighter than your foundation. Blend well.

• It will also be beneficial to apply some gentle eye cream onto the dark circles before putting on foundation.

• Birthmark : if it's getting in your way, especially when its on the neck, shoulder or arm, look for creams that are specially formulated to camouflage birthmarks. Select the shade closest to your neck's color. After application, blend together with foundation and loose powder extending beyond the birthmark area for a less obvious look.

• 1 quick fix for a pimple : dab a suitable concealer that is one shade lighter than your skin color before putting on foundation.

• Concealer can be applied either before or after foundation, just make sure that it is not wiped away while you are blending with foundation. Always start with a small amount of concealer and apply gently in a dabbing motion. Do not rub or exert pressure. After you have completed applying foundation and concealer, set with loose powder.

Some products to try:

Corrective Concealer Portfolio Wheel

Mineral Makeup Foundation Powder

GlyMed Camouflage Cream

Hide-It Concealer Brush

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Grow Longer, Stronger, Thicker, More Beautiful Hair

The number one problem affecting hair is breakage, usually seen as shorter, fly-away strands, or split ends. From the moment you wake up to the time you go to sleep and even as you sleep, there are many factors that can lead to hair breakage.

One of the most common causes is poor maintenance; things like improper brushing and washing and infrequent trimming. Lifestyle factors, such as poor nutrition, stress and even restless sleeping can also lead to hair damage.

The problem is that what many women think is good for their hair may actually be hurting it. Through proper care using simple techniques and the right maintenance products, anyone can have long, beautiful, healthy locks.

In order to grow healthy, shiny,thicker hair, we recommend the following: Finger Raking

Upon waking, use the back of the hand, run fingers through hair to remove snarls and tangles.

Proper Brushing

Bend forward, allowing hair to fall. Using only a wooden base natural bristle brush, bring hair from the nape of the neck over the head and down to the ends. Then, stand straight again with hair falling normally and brush from the underside of the hairline down the strands to the ends. Now, brush the top layers into place with long, even strokes. After each stroke, smooth hair with hands to reduce static. Increase the number of strokes weekly, starting with five and increasing by one a week until you find a comfortable routine. If oiliness develops, reduce strokes.

Brush only when dry. Hair is weakest when it is wet and brushing can easily damage it. Even when hair is dry always comb before brushing.

Combing

Separate hair into small sections. With a wide-tooth comb, carefully work from the ends in a downward direction only. Use only a wooden or tortoise shell comb; never rubber. Do not pull or yank hair.

Air-dry whenever possible.

Curling

Use regular hair rollers, winding hair loosely around them. Avoid electric rollers, hot combs, and curling irons, or use these on a cool setting. Pin curls or barrel curls are the safest and fastest methods of drying hair.

Shampooing

If your hair is dry and brittle, wet hair, then coat with a light conditioner before shampooing. This acts as a buffer and helps protect the hair strand. Then begin shampoo by removing dirt through gentle sudsing. We recommend using our Natural Hair Growth Concentrated Shampoo & Conditioner, which is specially formulated with natural botanicals and designed to clean the hair without stripping away its natural oils. Massage your head to increase the blood supply to the scalp and roots.

Environment

Before going out to the beach or pool, comb conditioner through the hair. This helps to protect hair from the sun, chlorine, salt water, and from the sun's heat, and serves as a deep conditioning treatment.

Wear a hat, cap or scarf if you can to protect hair from over-exposure to the sun, salt or chlorinated water, wind and air pollution.

Trimming

Have hair trimmed on a regular basis (approximately every two months). This is especially important for growing out layers and/or bangs to reshape and make each stage of growing hair out a style.

Conditioning

Always apply conditioner from the ears down & never condition the scalp. Do not over-condition.

Conditioning too often can cause the cuticle layer of hair to lift making hair brittle and leading to breakage.

Styling

Your hair style is a reflection of your personality and a wonderful way to express your individuality. All too often conventional styling products contain harsh chemicals. These ingredients are used to keep the hair in place and to give the appearance of shiny healthy hair. In the case of these mass-marketed products the look achieved is only surface deep and they tend to damage the hair. At Perri Skin Care, we feature Shampoos, Conditioners, and Styling Products which not only makes your hair look great, they impart essential botanicals and vitamins to each strand, conditioning your hair as they hold it in place and body and give it incredible shine.

Sleeping

Even the way you sleep can affect your hair. Restless sleepers may actually be breaking hair as they sleep.

If you are a restless sleeper, try a satin pillowcase so that the hair glides when you move in your sleep. On regular cotton cases hair can get caught and break.

Putting hair up to sleep is also helpful. Hair should be put in a ponytail on top of the head. Always use rubberbands that are rapped in cloth, commonly known as "scrunchies."

Hair Growth

Hair grows at a rate that is in accordance with your body's chemistry, balance and well being. It is a misnomer that after a certain point hair growth slows. Patience and proper maintenance is the key, when growing your hair long. It is VERY important to trim split ends as the need arises. Also to use products to prevent split ends such as our shampoos, conditioners and styling products. Eat a well-balanced diet, work out and supplement your diet with vitamins. Remember that hair is a man-made fiber and is a natural reflection of your health and well being. So if you are unhealthy to your body, your hair will lack the look you desire. Treat your body with care, follow a proper hair care program and supplement your diet with balancing vitamins and a drop of patience and your hair will look and feel great.

Some products to try:

Natural Hair Growth Shampoo/Conditioner 2 in 1

Folligen Shampoo & Conditioner Combo

Giovanni Golden Wheat Shampoo

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