I have always been in pretty good health, so I was surprised one day when my doctor told me my blood pressure was a bit high. She told me to begin watching my salt intake, start exercising, and to try to relax. Well, I intended to follow her advice when I left her office, but the next day I was back to my same habits. I kept using the salt shaker and didn't begin an exercise routine like I had planned. When I went for my next check-up, she told me that my blood pressure was even higher and approaching a dangerous level. I had to begin a blood pressure medication to manage it. I wanted to create a blog to share my story and remind people to listen to their doctors' advice. If a few lifestyle changes can improve your health, then you should make them.
As the medical field continues to advance, more and more cosmetic services are being offered. Of course, for many of these cosmetic procedures, you don't want to visit your regular doctor because they may not have the experience and training. Instead, consider a medical spa, which provides many services in one location. Read more about four treatments you can expect at a medical spa.
1. Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are injections that help add fullness back to the face. As you age, you lose fat and collagen in your face, which leads to wrinkles, such as those around the mouth and at the corners of the eyes. Dermal fillers come in many types, but one of the most common is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler.
The material used in the filler is safe and naturally absorbed by your body over time, so it does not permanently alter your face. However, this means you will need more injections if you want to keep the results. Luckily, dermal fillers are non-invasive and much more affordable than surgical procedures like facelifts.
2. Botox
Botox is another type of injection you can consider. However, it works much differently than dermal fillers. Instead of adding more fullness, Botox paralyzes minor facial muscles. These muscles aren't used for anything important, but they can cause wrinkles. Using Botox to relax them also smooths out the wrinkles.
Again, this is not a permanent procured, and it is non-invasive. In addition, you can use Botox for treatments other than wrinkles. Many people with TMJ disorder find relief with Botox injections, and it can help with neck spasms and excessive underarm sweating.
3. Body sculpting techniques
Body sculpting techniques like CoolSculpting are non-invasive alternatives to liposuction. Liposuction requires incisions to remove stubborn bits of fat, but body sculpting uses cold to destroy fat cells. The body then re-absorbs the dead fat cells.
This is a good option for getting rid of stubborn fat around your abdomen, thighs, love handles, chin, and arms. It is effective at killing subcutaneous fat, which sits right under the skin. Therefore, it is not a good choice for getting rid of visceral fat, which is stored near your organs like the liver.
4. Microdermabrasion
Your skin cells naturally die and shed, but as you get older, some of those dead cells may not shed as well as you'd like. This may leave your skin looking rough, but it can also enhance the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, blemishes, etc.
Microdermabrasion is a process that helps smooth away those dead top layers of skin to reveal the healthy new cells below. This can help give the face a fresher appearance. Besides helping with wrinkles, it also helps with stretch marks, acne scars, sun damage, enlarged pores, etc.
A medical spa can be just what you need to refresh your appearance. There are many services provided, and many of them are minimally or non-invasive. If you would like to know more, contact a medical spa in your area today.
Share18 October 2021
