Combat Aging and Regain Your Youthful Glow

People elect to get plastic surgery for a variety of reasons, one of which is the desire to look younger. There are a lot of factors that can cause people to look old, and several surgical options available to you to return that youthful glow.

1. Skin
   Sun damage, including redness and sunspots tend to make us look older. One option available is microdermabrasion, which is a noninvasive skin resurfacing procedure. The top layer of dead skin cells is gently exfoliated away. This not only reveals new skin that looks and feels smoother but also promotes collagen growth. Fine lines, blemishes, dull skin and sunspots are all removed or improved, especially with regular treatment. This also allows creams and moisturizers to be absorbed more efficiently, making them more effective.


2. Eyes
   Folds of skin that droop at the corners of your eyes make you appear older. This can be corrected using blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) which removes the excess skin, muscle and fat. This procedure makes your eyes appear more youthful.
   
   Another culprit is dark circles, which become more apparent as we age and our skin thins. Hyaluronic acid facial fillers such as Restylane can restore volume to the tear trough, which diminishes the look of dark circles.


3. Neck
   You can combat sagging neck skin using a neck lift. This tightens the skin and the underlying muscle, and improves the contour of your jawline. A neck lift can also be used to remove any unwanted fat deposits under the skin which can make even a person of average weight appear to have a double chin.


4. Cheeks
   As we age our cheeks begin to droop, creating folds around the mouth area. A mild facelift can address the sagging in the midface region by returning sagging cheeks to their original position. This is done by removing excess skin and tightening the underlying tissue and muscles. Dermal fillers, such as Restylane can be used to contour the overall face, creating a balanced and youthful appearance. If your main concern is wrinkles you may want to consider Botox, which temporarily smoothes facial wrinkles and improves overall facial appearance.

Dr. Brian Peterson is a board certified plastic surgeon based in Kelowna, British Columbia. His specialties include facial rejuvenation, body contouring, breast enhancement and non-surgical skin care. Contact Peterson MD at 250.868.9099 to book your consultation.