This question worries many, and first of all, of course, women.

Someone uses new cream formulas, someone – time-tested recipes, and someone turns to aesthetic surgeons for help. Over the past decade, aesthetic surgery has made a huge step forward and has become much less traumatic, but at the same time more effective and affordable.

With questions about innovative ways to prolong youth, we turned to Dr. Ann Gurevich, surgeon, instructor international class company Inmode.

– Hello, Ann. What modern aesthetic procedures are most in demand now?
– The world of aesthetic procedures today has changed a lot. It must be said that a long way has been made from unnaturally smooth, without a single wrinkle, foreheads and too large elastic lips.

happy, healthy, well-groomed.

I think we can divide these procedures into 3 categories: injectable, non-invasive and minimally invasive. (read more about all procedures)

The first category is injections. In my opinion, they should be taken as prevention. I want to make a reservation right away, if you are over 60 and you have long had deep wrinkles between the eyebrows, it will be very difficult to smooth them out. But if you are 30 or 35 and you notice small wrinkles between the eyebrows, then, of course, injections will smooth out and prevent their further formation.

The second category includes non-invasive collagen regeneration procedures. The most popular is Ultherapy (SMAS-lifting) – a non-surgical skin tightening procedure. Unfortunately, after 45 years, the effect is minimal, as it is not effective for significant sagging. Requires a repeat every 2 years.

Another modern procedure aimed at collagen regeneration is Morpheus8, a combination of microneedles and radiofrequency to smooth the skin and boost collagen production. This gentle treatment (no injections or peeling) works on the face, chin, neck, but also on areas of the body such as the décolleté, upper arms, etc. The result of the procedure lasts up to 5 years.

– And what procedures, in your opinion, are the most effective for women aged 45 plus?
– Of course, these are procedures of the third category – minimally invasive. It should be noted that today these procedures are among the most effective.
As patients begin to see more and more downsides to non-invasive techniques; physicians want to be able to provide their patients with long lasting results with just one procedure, under local anesthesia.

Not only is this a new mantra now, it now provides unprecedented accessibility for patients who are tired of endless repeat procedures because they give moderate or minimal results.

Minimally invasive procedures are surgical treatments, but without scars, with long-term results with little recovery time, performed under local anesthesia. According to renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Teodorou, the leader in this category is Embrace RF.

Embrace RF is a completely new category of facial rejuvenation, the so-called subdermal adipose tissue remodeling. The procedure is performed on the lower third of the face, neck and jaw.

Usually there is a fairly large amount of adipose tissue in this area, especially adipose tissue begins to fall during aging. However, it is in these areas that we need to preserve the fat layer in order to feel a more youthful facial contour. We cannot simply remove the fat or do liposuction in this area. With Embrace RF, we use heat to reshape and shape fat in addition to tightening the skin for optimal results. It is the Embrace RF procedure that forms subcutaneous fat deposits in its essence. Unlike other procedures, surgeons can strategically determine how much fat is removed, retained, or formed. This procedure allows you to accurately model the face and neck in a manner similar to how a face is molded from clay, where what you leave is no less important than what you remove or remove. This scarless facelift is one of the most popular procedures currently in the US, with results visible immediately and improving over time over a period of 6 weeks to 3 months. The results of the procedure last for a period of 5 to 8 years.

– The face is important. But, as we know, age often gives out the neck. They say plastic surgeons can’t operate on her alone. It is necessary to do the operation on the face. How do you solve this problem?

– Surprisingly, it is actually possible to solve the problem of neck aging only with minimally invasive methods. NeckTite is a minimally invasive procedure that corrects double chin, skin wrinkles, excess fat and loose skin in the neck area. Improvement in the condition of the skin of the neck will occur gradually, evenly, moderately and naturally. The treatment encourages the body to produce new collagen, resulting in younger looking, firmer skin. The result lasts from 5 to 8 years in older patients, and in young people the result is permanent.

I want to note that the procedure is suitable for both women and men, regardless of age. After the procedure, wrinkles, scars are eliminated, and the skin acquires elasticity, firmness and even color. At the same time, several problems are solved at the same time – face skin tightening, elimination of a double chin and sagging neck skin, as well as improvement of skin texture. It is carried out simultaneously, both in the face area (lower third) and in the neck area, as well as either only in the face area, or only in the neck area.

– And yet, what is your patient like? And at what age should one think about such procedures?

– I must say that over the past 10 years there have been huge changes in the field of aesthetic surgery. The average age of patients is getting younger and this is usually not their first procedure. According to statistics, over the past five years, the number of people resorting to cosmetic procedures has steadily increased worldwide. Most patients today want to be “the best version of themselves.” Usually, people are afraid that they will look different after cosmetic surgery, for example, after a facelift, so there is a magical paradox – I help people look the same, but better, younger, more well-groomed.

I believe that the increase in the amount of screen time, being on social networks, video conferences, selfies, and in general “life for show” in many ways stimulated the development of plastic surgery. If you remember, even 10 years ago, we rarely saw ourselves in photographs. Maybe a birthday or a wedding, usually it was some kind of special event. Now, with mobile devices and platforms, we literally see hundreds, if not thousands, of photos of ourselves that capture what we don’t like about our appearance, and, sadly enough, the aging process. In other words, we are all under constant control – we are constantly in control of our appearance.

I can’t help but notice that cosmetic procedures, both surgical and non-surgical, have also become more accessible. But in the recent past, cosmetic plastic surgery was only available to the super-rich.

Today, my most frequent patient is the average working woman, professional, often with a double-income family, or a housewife who now, having raised children, would like to regain her former appearance.

In other words , now my patient is not a stereotypical loafer who “made a face”, but a responsible adult woman who wants to turn back the clock a little. I must say, we succeed thanks to the latest technological advances. Indeed, today, in order to see yourself rejuvenated, you no longer need to literally “go under the knife” in the literal sense of the word.

– And the last question – how not to make a mistake in choosing a doctor?

– You know, the main issue in the modern information space is the issue of trust. The world around us is overloaded with pseudo-advice about beauty, longevity and a healthy lifestyle that has nothing to do with medicine. Therefore, the most important thing is to get information from trusted hands, from a professional, to find a doctor whom you can trust and whose experience you have no doubt.

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