Anti-aging and skincare treatments are always evolving and new treatments have been added this year that could really make a difference. Let’s have a look at the best advances in anti-aging and skincare in 2009.
Dysport
Dysport is an alternative to Botox and was FDA approved for the US market in April. Dysport is similar to Botox in that it breaks down the protein that causes muscles to contract and form lines. There are also some diffeences, however:
- You can see results within 48 hours (instead of the 3 to 7 sevens it usaully takes for Botox to take effect)
- It also seems that results last longer. 6 months as opposed to Botox which lasts about 4 months
- Overall, therefore, Dysport is a cheaper alternative to Botox
Latisse
Latisse is another product that got approved this year. It is an eyelash-thickening treatment which contains prostaglandins, and is only available on prescription. Eyelashes can become longer, thicker and darker after treatment.
Latisse comes in the form of drops and applicator which you apply along the line where the lashes meet the eyelid. It will take up to 4 months before you can see the full results. It is currently available in Singapore at IYAC.
Sculptra
Another new product is Sculptra which is a facial injectable that is used to fill out hollow cheeks or for approving the appearance of nasolabial folds (those ugly lines just between the nose and mouth that become ever more prominent while aging) for a more youthful appearance.
What’s good about it:
- The big advantage of this product is that the results last a lot longer than competing fillers like Restylane and can last up to 25 months.
- This product acutally halps replace lost collagen which provides the foundation to gradually restore the fullness of deep facial wrinkles and folds.
Be careful though as Sculptra may cause some small bumps under the skin for some patients. As this is a new product you will also need to make sure that you get a trained and experienced doctor who has received training in the use of Sculptra.
To find out more about Sculptra please read this article by Dr Yeoh.
What do you think? Are you keen to try out any of these new treatments?
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