If you ask a child to describe what an older person looks like, one of the first things they would say is that older people have a lot of wrinkles. This is because wrinkled skin is the primary thing people connect with aging. While it is true that a person’s skin wrinkles as it ages, fine lines and wrinkles are not the only telltale signs of aging.
As a person ages, their skin loses two important anti-aging compounds: collagen and hyaluronic acid. These substances hydrate the skin, giving it flexibility, pliability, and a youthful glow.
As our skin loses these important compounds, we develop the three D’s of aging; deflation, dissent, and deterioration.
When a person’s skin begins to deteriorate with age, the skin’s texture changes. Then, it begins to sag or droop. Finally, deflation causes the skin to lose its fullness and its volume.
As the skin goes through the aging process, the overall shape of the face begins to change. A person’s face begins to look hollow, tired and stressed. Smooth skin is replaced with worry lines.
Fortunately, Soft Lift™ treatments have been designed to address these issues.
What Is a Soft Lift™?
A SoftLift™ is a treatment that began to increase in popularity starting in the year 2009. It is a combination of various cosmetic treatments designed to address multiple symptoms of aging at the same time and across the entire face.
The purpose of a Soft Lift™ is not solely to address wrinkles, but it also works to increase the volume of a person’s face. The reason a Soft Lift™ has become so popular is because it is designed to treat the whole face.
The principle behind a Soft Lift™ is that every aspect of the face needs to be rejuvenated to create the total effect that gives a person the best appearance possible.
How Is a Soft Lift™ Performed?
A Soft Lift™ uses a combination of BOTOX® Cosmetic and Juvederm® to improve a person’s appearance. BOTOX® Cosmetic is used on the areas around the eyes and around the forehead.
This treatment makes a person look happy and vibrant, as opposed to the tired and angry look that the natural aging process can give a person.
Juvederm® is used in the areas around the mouth to address fine lines. It is also used to restore the fullness of a person’s cheeks, lips, and chin.
These two products are used together to create a refreshed, subtle, balanced and natural-looking appearance.
Giving Special Focus to Replenishing Volume
A primary goal in a Soft Lift™ is to replenish the volume that a person loses in their cheeks, temples and around their eyes.
By using Juvederm®, a safe injectable gel, cosmetic doctors can not only restore volume but also smooth out the lines and wrinkles that appear in the mid-facial area.
Juvederm® is made from hyaluronic acid and a sugar compound that is naturally found in the human body.
There is no such thing as a cure for aging. However, a Soft Lift™ can help reduce the signs of aging and make a person look their best for years to come.
Located in Vancouver, BC, Pender Medi Spa proudly offers Soft Lift™ treatments to its patients to help them achieve a more youthful appearance without anesthesia and extensive recovery time. Dr. Denton and his medical team will apply their knowledge and skills in conjunction with your wants and needs to determine what treatments are perfect for you. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!
