Alternatives to the Extreme - Nov08

ALTERNATIVES TO THE EXTREME

Be beautiful without going under the knife

Once the playground for the rich and famous, cosmetic surgery is now accessible to anyone, however SkinGenesis would like to ask, “Why go to the extreme?”

With increasing awareness of the dangers of going under the knife, non-surgical options can give you a makeover at a fraction of the cost of surgery without being left with an unnatural look.

Peter Beard, director of treatments at SkinGenesis, commented: “Non-invasive cosmetic procedures can transform your image gradually over a course of treatments, without the risks, pain, expense or time off work. Dramatic modifications to the body are not the only answer and people should try to make the most of their own beauty with treatments that stimulate natural responses in the body.

“With an abundance of self-improvement TV shows being aired, such as Extreme Makeover and Ten Years Younger, it’s easy to see why people view surgery as the easy option. These programmes appear to wheel clients in and out, all in the same day, when in reality this could be quite dangerous.”

Non-surgical alternatives:

Mesotherapy: When administered by a Healthcare Commission registered clinic, mesotherapy can bring dramatic fat reduction benefits to the breasts, stomach, and other excess fat and is particularly effective as a cellulite treatment. Mesotherapy works by introducing concentrated amounts of natural ingredients such as amino acids, normally found in the body, in very small quantities precisely into the targeted areas, which mobilises and minimises the troublesome fat.

SkinGym: This is a 40-day skin rejuvenation programme, one of the most intense anti aging treatments available. SkinGym treats the causes of aging, not just the symptoms, giving the skin a workout to bring back thicker, more radiant, youthful skin. It works by tightening the facial muscles and by encouraging the production of collagen and elastin, hydrating the skin and restoring it to its original plump state.

Botox and dermal fillers: These are great for targeting the symptoms of aging, and they can have long lasting, dramatic results. Wrinkles are reduced, the skin is smoothed and it costs much less than a surgical facelift. When administered properly by a registered doctor, Botox is a completely safe procedure. Injectable dermal fillers can be biodegradable or permanent and act to soften folds in the skin. For both, the effects can last up to six months and longer with repeated treatments.

Non surgical treatments improve your look gradually, with minimal or no risks and will avoid any horror stories of surgery-gone-wrong.

With clinics in Leeds, Manchester and Chester, SkinGenesis can offer skin solutions to people throughout the North and the UK. There are some excellent offers available over the festive season to get you ready for those Christmas parties, including bikini and underarm hair removal, skin peels, microdermabrasion and teeth whitening.

For your free skincare consultation or to find out about SkinGenesis’ special offers, visit the skin treatment website.