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Non-Invasive v. Invasive Cosmetic Procedures

In the past few years, there have been numerous new articles detailing the successes of non-invasive cosmetic procedures and their successes. In addition, there have been numerous new procedures that are non-invasive or minimally invasive. Deciding which path to take to younger-looking, smoother skin can be a challenge.

Invasive cosmetic procedures such as face lifts, eyelid lifts, and forehead lifts, remove and tighten loose or excess skin. These procedures require the individual receiving the treatment go under general anesthesia which increases the risks involved. Whenever a person has surgery, there are risks involved. These procedures are good for people with excess skin that has visible sagginess.

Non-invasive procedures, such as skin resurfacing, make the skin surface look tighter, smoother, and younger. In addition, this type of procedure can remove or improve color irregularities. These procedures have minimal discomfort. Also, they allow the patient to return to work in a few days. The amount of skin tightening does not necessarily compare to the tightening that can be accomplished with cosmetic surgery.

Despite this, non-invasive procedures are full of benefits. For starters, as they are less drastic, it won’t be nearly as noticeable when the patient has something done. A person will simply look refreshed, not completely new. Another benefit is that the skin is not removed. This lessens the chances that the patient’s face lift will go completely awry.

Non-invasive procedures allow people to look better at a lower cost and without the scars or downtown associated with invasive procedures. Like all procedures, the success depends on the skill of the individual performing the procedure. For more information on non-invasive cosmetic procedures, contact the Houston skin resurfacing experts of Dermagenix at 713-662-3376.