Popular Beauty Treatments to Consider

Introduction

We all love a good day at the spa, right? Relaxing massages and just being pampered can give anyone’s spirits a lift.

On the other hand, we go in knowing that the next day we have to get back to the daily grind. So perhaps then a long-term beauty treatment is in order.

A visit to a spa that has a more medical bent will longer lasting. There are a number of beauty treatments that can improve your appearance and confidence.

Here’s a look at some popular beauty treatment options for you to try…

Wrinkle Erasure

Botox was approved by the FDA in 2002, making it the very first injectable treatment in the US, and Dr. Binder in Beverly Hills is one of the practitioners who offer it. Since it was approved, this treatment has gained popularity.

Basically, this treatment works by blocking what is known as chemoreceptors to muscles in the treatment area. That keeps those muscles from contracting and causing wrinkles.

Teeth Whitening

When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening is more popular than ever. The whiteness of teeth isn’t really something that was given much thought in generations past. Most likely this is due to the thinking that teeth were something that couldn’t be changed…until modern orthodontics.

Nowadays, people want their teeth to be blindingly white and perfectly straight. If you’re considering getting your teeth whitened or straightened, you can check out this dentist in Greenbelt today to know your options.

Hydrafacials

Hydrafacials seem to be growing in popularity these days. If you’re wondering why it could be because it looks more effective than your average facial.

It’s reportedly a medical grade resurfacing type treatment that essentially vacuums your pores out before rehydrating the skin with a cocktail of specialty serums. These serums have anti-oxidant and anti-aging properties and can be tailored to each individual.

Fillers

All of us care about our bodies; however, most of us aren’t models who have to show them off for our profession. The same isn’t true for our faces – they’re always on display. That is why some people use collagen.

See, as we age, we get to a point where average cosmetics just aren’t enough to keep our faces looking young. We naturally develop sunken areas, lines, and wrinkles. In years gone by, our only recourse was a facelift. However, these days we have relaxers and fillers that can help, are much more cost-effective and pose only minimal risk.

Fat Reduction

All of us know that the rates of obesity are still rising. Even for those who happen to be healthy, we may still have areas where we feel as if we have a bit of unwanted fat. Let’s focus on the chin for a minute.

Nobody really enjoys having a double chin, it’s just something that you have to accept sometimes. Or is it?

Even when your face is toned and trim, you might have a genetic predisposition to carry a bit of fat on your chin. Treatments such as a procedure known as Kybella can destroy those fat cells and allow for the area under your chin to be reshaped.

Skin Rejuvenation

Why would you want to make your skin appear younger when you can actually make it younger? That might seem a bit of science fiction, but it can be a reality with the right skin rejuvenation procedures. See, as the skin ages, it tends to lose those essential connective proteins like elastin and collagen. Together, those proteins are what make the skin both stretchy and firm.

Losing elastin means we lose the firmness and losing collagen means we get wrinkles. With certain skin rejuvenation procedures, your skin is forced to repair itself and to make more of these essential proteins, which turns the clock back for your skin to make it younger.

Conclusion

If you’re looking to make lasting changes to your appearance, perhaps one of the procedures you’ve just read about are a great place to start.

You’d be surprised just how much of a positive impact something simple like whitening you teeth can have on your mood and overall confidence.

On the other hand, some of the treatments above are more involved. Even so, they may just be the right option for you depending on your wants and needs.

However, our advice is to perform additional research before taking the plunge. You don’t want to just jump into something without knowledge, especially a more involved beauty treatment.

Overall though, one the treatments we’ve covered could be what you’re looking for.

Have you tried any of these beauty treatments? What was your experience? Let us know in the comments below…

About Theresa Duncan

Originally from Detroit, MI, Theresa has been offering health and fitness advice for the last 30 years while working as an engineer. She decided to turn her passion into a profession, and finds nothing more satisfying than helping others reach their health and fitness goals.