Beautiful skin begins with exceptional skin care:
There are many people who say Just grow old gracefully'. The naturalists among us would say to age as healthful and gracefully as we can. Cosmetic treatments such as lasers, Botox and fillers can truly shave years off your appearance. There is no question that being healthy is fundamental regardless of your age. Keeping our body healthy and in good repair should be our number one priority. After all we keep our homes and our cars in good repair and condition¬ so why not our bodies?
- Do it for yourself! Make sure that you have cosmetic procedures for yourself rather than to please someone else!
- Keep your expectations realistic. Patients who report the greatest satisfaction after cosmetic procedures are the ones who kept their expectation realistic-and did not expect the procedure too magically transform them into a twenty-year-old model.
- Don’t wait! Having laser, Botox or filler procedures done sooner rather than later is safer than plastic surgery. First of all, your skin and your body are better able to heal when you are younger. The older you get the longer it takes for the skin to repair and heal itself. Having cosmetic procedures sooner rather than later also is less dramatic when your face is just beginning to show signs of aging.
- Experience counts! Remember, this is your skin on your body and I'm pretty sure it's the only one you have-so take care of it. There are always risks and unexpected possibilities with any procedure or product, finding a health care professional with experience, knowledge and compassion can make the difference.
- Make sure there is enough time allowed for a true consultation. Locate a doctor who is willing to provide enough time to for education as well as answer your questions. There should be no sense of being rushed and you should leave the consultation feeling informed and empowered.
- Find a qualified dermatologist, check for board certification with the American Academy of Dermatology. (AAD)
In the end whatever you choose is up to you. Your decision should be based on improving how you feel about yourself from the healthy perspective of wanting to look as good as you feel and feel as good as you look. If you are willing to take the time to find the right doctor and keep your expectations realistic then there’s every reason to Go For It!