MIRROR
MIRROR:
How to be the fairest of them all
In today’s society we are often judged by our appearance, and it is little wonder that
cosmetic surgery is now extremely common and carried out across all age groups,
for both men and women alike.
any cosmetic treatments are
now far more subtle and less
30s 60s
invasive than they were
Permanent wrinkles start to develop in your Silver surgery is booming as the older
previously. While some
late 30s, and non-invasive fillers and generation proves that looking good is no
previous methods of cosmetic surgery aimed
botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox longer the domain of the young. New
to change the way a person looked, they can
and other non-surgical treatments can help figures from Spire Healthcare reveal three
now help you to look younger and healthier
keep a youthful and fresh appearance. times as many women treated in Spire
without altering facial features or body parts
Instead of pulling skin tighter in an effort to hospitals are having cosmetic surgery
too much.
reduce wrinkles, the facial fillers are injected compared to five years ago, with men in their
T_hese new advances have resulted in a wide
to ‘fill out’ parts of the face to reduce signs of 60s now embracing surgery almost as much
range of treatment choices which can often
aging - and can also erase unsightly scars as women. *
be confusing - should you, for example opt
from acne or chicken pox. Other treatments No matter which procedure you consider,
for a mini face lift or dermal filler? Spire
can relax the muscles and etch
Liverpool Hospital, previously known as
away the signs of aging, fading “T_he cosmetic service at Spire Liverpool
Lourdes Hospital, offers a comprehensive
wrinkles and relaxing frown
Hospital includes surgery such as breast
range of cosmetic surgery and non-surgical
lines.
procedures in a clean, calm and relaxed
enlargement, breast reduction, liposuction,
environment.
40s
tummy tuck, eyelid surgery, facelift and
T_he cosmetic service at Spire Liverpool
T_hroughout your 40s fillers and
Hospital includes surgery such as breast
other non-surgical treatments
nose reshaping, as well as non-surgical
enlargement, breast reduction, liposuction,
could continue to be used to
procedures.”
tummy tuck, eyelid surgery, facelift and nose
help keep a youthful appearance.
reshaping, as well as non-surgical procedures.
But you may also wish to consider photore-
one rule applies above all others: make sure
All treatments are carried out by trained
juvenation, which can help to improve sun
you choose your surgeon wisely. Check they
clinicians and registered surgeons. Patients
damage, skin texture and red veins. T_hese
are registered with the British Association of
receive a full consultation with their surgeon
non-surgical solutions could mean you won't
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) or
where they can evaluate the most suitable
ever feel the need for a facelift.
British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive
procedure for them.
However, this is the decade when many
and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS). Ask to
T_he following information highlights some
people consider facial surgery. Blepharoplasty
see before and after pictures of previous
of the facial treatments that can be consid-
(lifting sagging eyelids or removing
patients, and try to meet the rest of the
ered through different ages.
eye-bags) can make a big difference to your
medical team. Don’t be afraid to ask for more
looks, as can lip enhancement for people
information, and only agree to go ahead with
20s
who have found their lips thinning with age.
the treatment if you feel 100% happy.
Bones don’t stop growing until your late
teens, so if you are very unhappy with the 50s
For more information on Spire Liverpool
appearance of your nose, your 20s would be a Laser skin resurfacing uses a beam of light
Hospital, or for a free consultation, call 0151
good time to have a rhinoplasty (a nose job). radiation to destroy the surface layer of skin
733 7123 or visit www.spirehealthcare.com
Skin tends to be more supple during your 20s and stimulate the growth of new collagen
*Statistics courtesy of Spire Healthcare,
and can adjust more quickly to the changes fibres. New skin forms which is softer and
December 2008
made during this procedure. less wrinkled.
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