How Can I Keep my Skin Looking Youthful Without Surgery?

First start with photoprotection. Chose a good sunscreen with moisturization rather than a moisturizer with some sunscreen thrown in. You cannot do a thing about your genetics and what is called chronologic aging. If you take biopsies of buttock skin at age 20 and later at age 70 you will see degradation and changes in collagen and elastin, the two main ingredients of the matrix or framework of the dermis. However, you can protect against photoaging. There are two main wavelengths that... more

All of these options can help you maintain your skin without surgery. Fillers: when you age you lose volume, and replacing this volume can do wonders to fill in the facial contours. This can get rid of general wrinkles and highlight the face in ways to bring youth to the face. Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane are hyaluronic acids and last from 6 months to a year or more. Radiesse is made out of bone and is very compatible and will last about a year. Artefiill is polymethametacrylate... more

• Botox – a must for prevention of frown lines, worry lines, and other expressive wrinkles • Facial fillers – the most natural way to rejuvenate the aging face, without surgery • Fotofacial – a non-invasive surface treatment for skin rejuvenation Women over 40 may not necessarily need plastic surgery, but they typically can benefit greatly from facial fillers to treat wrinkles and to plump areas that have lost fullness with age. Our top 3 filler... more

The most important advice for reducing the need for cosmetic treatments is to reduce smoking and sun exposure. Botox and filler injections can reduce the signs of ageing in the 30s and 40s. Chemical peels can freshen the complexion if there are early signs of ageing.

I get my beauty rest, eat lots of fruit & vegetables, drink plenty of water & use a broad spectrum sunscreen & anti-aging products. My favorites are Retin-A & Revaleskin.

I think first and foremost have a good diet, drink plenty of water, do not smoke and use sun block to protect your skin. After that a good skin care regime along with simple procedures such as injections of Botox or something similar will help slow the development of wrinkles.

Botox is a fantastic way to give your face a more rested youthful appearance with virtually no down time. Laser hair removal is an effective solution for dark and/or ingrown hairs. It’s a great investment in smoother, hairless skin with only 3-5 treatments. Intense pulsed light or IPL quickly gets rid of brown spots and red splotches on the face, and you can go to work that same day.