The natural aging process of the human body leaves nobody behind. While some age better than others, at some point or another, everyone will experience changes in the contour of their face, varying skin texture, loss of elasticity, sunken eyes, and wrinkles.
Aging is part of life, but you don’t have to show it. Technology has come along way in the past couple decades, impacting both efficiency and safety of modern anti-aging techniques.
In this article, we’re going to highlight some leading-edge skin tightening and facial rejuvenation treatments, which will help you look and feel younger. But first, what are some of the common signs of aging that can be addressed?
Common Signs of Aging
The face is home of most signs of aging. And on the face, it’s our eyes that are usually the first are to show aging, as the skin is thinnest here. The muscles around the eye weaken and extra fluid is retained, leading to:
- Dark under-eye circles
- Puffiness below the eyes
- Droopy eyelid skin
- Wrinkles in the corner of eyes (crow’s feet)
After the eyes, you’ll notice that the fat in your face tends to sag.
- Wrinkles, lines and folds around lips
- Sagging jaw and neck fat (jowls)
- Droopy cheeks
Besides wrinkles, droopy skin, and excess fat slowly dropping down, aging can also lead to:
- Face becoming more square looking (loss of youthful oval shape)
- Enlarged pores
- Skin pigment changes
Restoring Your Youthful Face
If you want to restore the youthful glow of your face while correcting wrinkles, sagging skin and excess fat, you do have a few options.
The best place to start is looking after your face. We can protect against future aging by decreasing our sun exposure, wearing sunscreen when outside, and being diligent about wearing hats and sunglasses. A proper skincare routine can also work wonders if you choose products with antioxidants and vitamins.
If your aging is beginning to progress and feels out of control, surgery is an option. Skin can be lifted and fat transferred, but this approach comes with downsides. The main drawback being the extremely invasive nature of surgery, which presents risk of infection, scarring, bruising, blood clots, and revisions down the road.
If you want to avoid a surgical approach, there are a couple very common aesthetic options known for being highly effective, less expensive, far safer, and pain-free.
Morpheus 8
If you follow the likes of the Kardashians, Bella Thorne, January Jones, Jessica Simpson and other celebrities, you may notice that they have something in common – Morpheus 8. Morpheus 8 is a revolutionary treatment for remodeling facial tissue that has risen to fame after receiving endorsements from some of the world’s most iconic female celebs.
Morpheus 8 is known as an epidermal resurfacing and subdermal adipose remodeling device (SARD), which uses fractional radiofrequency tech to stimulate collagen production in the underlying layers of skin. Tiny pin electrodes heat the skin, coagulate the tissue, and stimulate the body’s natural healing process. This healing process results in new collagen, elastin and other essential proteins.
People love Morpheus 8 for the results it can deliver, but not just that – it’s one of the lowest risk options on the market. With very little pain and next to no risk of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, you’ll be left with little to no thermal damage. Hands down, Morpheus 8 is the most effective non-surgical option.
Forma
If you like the sound of Morpheus 8 but you’re a little discouraged by the sound of micro needle pins delivering the treatment, Forma is another excellent option. Forma works very similarly and is best for someone looking for a quicker skin tightening procedure that’s less invasive.
Forma is the only automatically adjusting thermal treatment option for tissue remodeling. Instead of using micro needles, the radiofrequency flows between electrodes in an experience better described as “comfortable”, while the built-in temperature controls eliminate the guesswork. Once a maximum temperature is reached, Forma will automatically cut off. That’s peace of mind for everyone.
So, Which is Best?
At the end of the day, Morpheus 8 and Forma are very similar treatments, so it can be hard to differentiate and choose. But generally speaking, Morpheus 8 is better at delivering longer lasting results while Forma is a little safer and less invasive. Both are extremely effective at delivering results in the short term. If you’re unsure, be sure to have a conversation with a skin aesthetics professional, who will be happy to make a recommendation.
If you’re looking to rejuvenate the face on your skin and restore your youthful, healthy and happy appearance, contact Inner Harbour Optometry. While being your local eye doctor is our main focus, we do have qualified professionals on our team that can provide Morpheus 8 and Forma treatments. Book an appointment today at one of our two downtown Victoria locations, and we look forward to seeing you!