Whether you’re 25 and trying to prevent the signs of aging or 55 and looking to get rid of those wrinkly hands of time, if you're like most women you can't resist a new anti-aging product.
As the fall season approaches we're seeing a bumper crop of such new treatments, all designed to tease and tantalize us with the promise of youth and a variety of new technologies and ingredients.
The good news: Whether you have ten bucks to spend – or a couple of thousand dollars at your beauty disposal - there’s something new to look forward to.
Here’s a look at four of the hottest new anti-aging treatments for Fall 2011.
Anti-Aging Treatment # 1: Ultherapy by Ulthera
What it is: A groundbreaking new device that promises the look of a full face lift and neck-tightening treatment without the surgery.
How it works: Based in one of the oldest and safest medical treatments in use today – ultra sound ( yes the same ultra sound that shows you pictures of your developing baby) - Ultherapy uses these same sound beams to stimulate the production of collagen - the fibers that support skin and keep it looking firm and youthful.
“Ultherapy uses ultrasound technology to first visualize and ‘see’ what the skin looks like under the surface then delivers calculated ultrasonic energy waves that stimulates the body’s healing response to lay down new collagen. The Ulthera System is creating a brand new category in beauty and raising the bar for aesthetic medical procedures, “ says Dr. Ariel Ostad, a board certified Dermatologist and Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgeon in New York City who is one of the first in the nation to offer the treatment.
Results: Although it can take up to three months to see the full results, there is no brusing, scaring, and virtually no down time in the meantime! The best part: The final result can be quite dramatic, (click here for stunning before and after photos) lasting anywhere from one to five years.
Cost: Between $1,000 and $5,000 depending on the number of treatments needed and the size of the area requiring rejuvenation. Must be done by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
Anti-aging treatment # 2: Bio Bliss
What it is: A brand new way of using painless, harmless electrical impulses to deliver high quality anti-aging ingredients deep into the brow area – including hyaluronic acid, vitamins and anti-wrinkle peptides. It goes where traditionally creams and lotions won’t reach.
How it works: A number of anti-aging ingredients are pre- loaded into a fabric patch into which are also embedded tiny electrodes capable of releasing a mild current. After activating the on button, you place the self-adhesive patch on your forehead just above your eyebrows and leave in place for one hour, after which time the electrodes automatically turn off. In the meantime you can do anything you like - read a book, wash the dishes, or even take a nap!
Results: If you’re looking for that wrinkle-free brow without a Botox Cosmetic injection, Bio Bliss is for you. A clinical study conducted by dermatologists revealed that with just one, 1 hour treatment, BioBliss effortlessly, safely and painlessly reduced the appearance of brow lines and creases, with results that lasted up to 5 days. Over time some results may become cumulative so you may need fewer treatments and results could last a bit longer.
Cost: About $25 per at-home treatment – or about $100 per month to maintain the look. For more information or to purchase online visit www.BioBliss.com or watch the video to the left.