Fountains of youth
A dive into the fascinating world of aesthetic treatments, including the latest-Emface.
First things first. Aging is natural and should be celebrated as a testament to our experiences and wisdom. But then, who doesn't want to look and feel their best at any age? Not surprisingly then, the pursuit of beauty has been constant—a thread weaving through the fabric of human culture. From Cleopatra and her legendary beauty regimen to Greek physical fitness, ayurvedic treatments and advanced cosmetic and aesthetic procedures today, the quest has been eternal.
Today, aesthetic treatments are of two kinds—non-invasive and invasive. Let’s start with the big guns—the surgical procedures! They are like the big birthday celebrations—once in a while, but totally worth it! Facelifts and eyelid surgeries are like time machines for your face. They tighten loose skin and smooth out deep wrinkles, taking you back to younger days.
The non-invasive though are the more popular. They are like low-commitment friends: no downtime, no drama! Think of facials, chemical peels and microdermabrasion. These work wonders by exfoliating and rejuvenating our skin, leaving it radiant and refreshed. It's like pressing a magical reset button! Here, we also have the superhero duo–Botox and dermal fillers! These little wonders are our secret weapons against those pesky wrinkles and lines. Botox helps relax those overactive facial muscles causing frown lines and crow's feet, while dermal fillers plump up areas that have lost volume. Adios, sunken cheeks!
Tweakments
Today, thanks to cutting-edge technology and those non-stop Zoom meetings during the pandemic, when we were forced to stare at our reflection day after day and endless scrolling on social media during lockdown, the demand for non-invasive cosmetic treatments like injectables and laser treatments is soaring. As are treatment options. Known as ‘tweakments’, they range from ultrasound-based Ultherapy (no alien tech, this) to lift and tighten your skin to injectibles like Kybella that dissolves fat cells and gives you a sleeker jawline; Browtox that helps lift the brows; Chin Filler, the chin implant; revolutionary laser—AviClear, which claims to reduce acne in only three 30-minute sessions; RF Needling which stimulates collagen and elastin production and, last but not the least, EvolveEX, which has clinically proven that it can non-invasively remodel skin, target fat, and sculpt muscles.
Enter Emface
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Now, while you might want to have your face a little more lifted and toned, you might not be very comfortable about being poked with needles or lying for hours for rounds of lasers. But imagine waking up one day, looking in the mirror, and finding that your skin is smoother than a silk sheet?! Enter Emface, perhaps the only treatment of its kind today that is painless and has zero down-time. Launched recently, it combines electromagnetic stimulation with radiofrequency technology, thereby jumpstarting collagen and elastin production and helping to create a smooth look.
It focuses on cheeks, forehead, eyebrows, forehead, and jawline to tone, contour and smoothen. Facial contouring is taken to the next level and, best of all, this non-invasive skin treatment requires no needles, fillers, chemicals or toxins, preparation or recovery period.
As its manufacturer BLT Aesthetics says, “Emface is the first therapy that works on the framework of your face from the inside out.” Awarding it the Best Treatment Game Changer at the Cosmopolitan’s 2023 Holy Grail Beauty Awards, the magazine said: “Emface visibly tone facial muscles in four 20-minute sessions.” With three applicators–one on the forehead and one on each cheek–the device stimulates involuntary muscle contractions to tone and lift while reducing fine lines and wrinkles on the skin’s outer layers with the power of radiofrequency. And, at least four treatments, each spaced one week apart, are recommended to see full results.
TLC
Thanks to the latest aesthetic advancements, our skin is getting some serious TLC—leaving us with a just-had-a-vacation glow. Wrinkles, sunspots, and blemishes? Sayonara; we're trading them for picture-perfect complexions. A word of caution though: each one of us has a unique canvas. What works wonders for you might not be my best fit. And vice-versa. So, always take professional advice.
However, no anti-aging treatment can stop time. And honestly, we don't want that either! Embracing the beauty of aging gracefully is just as wonderful as these treatments which help you feel good in your own skin, at any age. It’s just that little boost from science which can make you smile brighter and walk taller.
