Popular Cosmetic Procedures

While, of course, it’s great to love your body just the way it is, you are also absolutely allowed to want to make a change as well. Many individuals have insecurities about their bodies. Whether it is signs of aging such as an increasing number of wrinkles or maybe it’s a little bit of stubborn body fat they just can’t seem to shake.

If you are someone who would gain a confidence boost with the results of a cosmetic change (whether big or small) there are plenty of aesthetic medicine Cape Coral options to choose from. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular cosmetic procedures.

Botox

Botox is an injectable drug that directly targets and weakens specific groups of muscles. When the muscles are weakened, they become relaxed which will then cause a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles. Some of the most common areas targeted by Botox are the forehead, crow’s feet and the area in between the eyebrows.

While most individuals looking for botox treatments are targeting their face, Botox can be used on the neck and upper part of the chest as well. In addition, Botox has successfully been used as a treatment for conditions such as neck spasms, lazy eye and chronic migraines.

If you are considering Botox, you should expect to make recurring visits to the office about every 3 to 4 months for new injections.

Fillers

Fillers in the lips and cheeks are another popular cosmetic procedure. Fillers help to add fullness to areas that may have lost tissue with age or for those desiring more fullness where they may not naturally possess it.

Most fillers are made from a compound known as hyaluronic acid, which is naturally occurring in the body. Similar to Botox, if you are looking to get fillers you will receive injections of the treatment and will need to follow a regular maintenance schedule. Fillers not only offer benefits similar to Botox, but also provide longer-lasting results. Fillers may last anywhere from 6 months to up to 5 years.

In addition to cheek and lip fillers, some providers offer fillers as an option to help reduce the appearance of acne scars and even contour the facial structure.

CoolScultping

If you are someone looking to cut a bit of body fat, CoolScultpiting is a unique, non-invasive approach to aid in eliminating fat cells. During the procedure, fat cells in stubborn areas are targeted and will be frozen and killed off. Once the fat cells are killed, you can expect to maintain those results indefinitely if no additional weight gain occurs, which means CoolSculpting does not require regular maintenance like the other procedures above.

Popular areas that are targeted by the process are the area under the neck, the thighs and the upper arms, however, CoolSculpting can offer results in a wide range of other areas as well.

If you choose to utilize CoolSculpting, you should expect to undergo 1 to 3 procedures, and will likely see results within 8 to 10 weeks of treatment. 

In the end, there are a lot of cosmetic procedures to choose from, so it is important to consult a trusted professional to ensure you get the right treatment to meet your unique wants and needs.