Thanks to apps and dating websites, it’s never been easier to meet a new love interest. In this high-tech world, baby boomers are quickly becoming savvy with these innovative new opportunities to start dating again – and creating fun profiles isn’t all they’re doing. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were nearly 50,000 more cosmetic procedures performed on patients 55 and older in 2018.
Of those patients, many were seeking minimally invasive procedures to help them feel more confident in their appearance without looking overly treated. In Palm Springs, patients can receive many of these popular procedures by scheduling a consultation with experienced cosmetic specialist Dr. Maya Kato. Call (760) 610-5558 to prep yourself for a return to the dating scene.
Dermal Fillers and Injectables
Wrinkles are an inevitable part of growing older. While they may start out as discreet, fine lines, it doesn’t take long for them to deepen and visibly age a person’s appearance. For many baby boomers looking for a simple, non-invasive option for reducing these tell-tale signs, dermal fillers are an excellent course of action.
Sometimes called injectables, most dermal fillers are made from a naturally occurring substance called hyaluronic acid which helps cells retain moisture. As a result, when dermal fillers are injected into the face, they help not only add much-needed volume but also help support moisture retention – ensuring lasting volume and smooth skin.
One of the advantages of dermal fillers is the many available formulations, each designed to add natural-looking volume to different parts of the face. Likewise, dermal fillers can do more than simply fill in lines and wrinkles. Other injectables like Kybella can improve other signs of facial aging. While not necessarily dermal fillers, these treatments offer patients the opportunity to tackle unwanted signs of aging without having to go under the knife.
Botox®
There’s more than one culprit behind skin laxity. In addition to slowing collagen production, muscle tension and laxity below the skin’s surface can create the appearance of wrinkles across the face. Neuromodulators, such as Botox and Dysport® are the best solutions for treating these types of wrinkles. Unlike dermal fillers, which add volume to deflated appearances, neuromodulators tackle wrinkles by addressing the muscles below the surface.
To do this, most of the popular neuromodulators today use a highly refined form of the botulinum toxin. During the procedure, the serum is injected into muscles where it blocks nerve receptors– temporarily paralyzing the treated muscles. The treatment prevents the muscles from contracting and creating unwanted wrinkles on the skin’s surface.
While Botox may have a reputation for creating “frozen faces”, this stereotype is extremely far from the truth. In fact, most baby boomers who come to our Palm Springs cosmetic specialist for treatment are often surprised by how discreet the procedure is. Instead of drastically transforming appearances, Botox and Dysport are best for patients looking to manage the way their appearances age rather than reverse the aging process completely.
Liposuction
There’s something about getting back into the dating pool that makes individuals practice more holistic self-care. For many, this includes hitting the gym more frequently and changing their diet. While the weight may come off easily, many baby boomers often struggle with removing stubborn fat pockets that can develop as part of the aging process. To help remove these unwanted pouches, liposuction has become a go-to fat elimination procedure.
Unlike more advanced surgeries, this treatment is nearly always an outpatient procedure that requires minimal incisions and limited recovery. Furthermore, the removal of fat cells means that so long as patients maintain a healthy body weight, they’ll never have to worry about returning fat tissue ever again.
Are you’re one of the nearly 20 million baby boomers are using online dating sites? Put your best foot forward by exploring discreet cosmetic treatment options available at Aesthetic Art. Call Dr. Kato at (760) 610-5558 today to schedule your first consultation.
Whether your summer filled with barbeques or beach vacations, feeling your absolute best can make the difference in how you carry yourself and ensure all events are enjoyable. If your looks could use a little freshening up, consider these top cosmetic treatments from our Palm Springs specialist.
Refresh skin with facial rejuvenation
With summer weather well underway, many of our patients are spending their free time outdoors or by the pool enjoying the sunshine. To maximize your new sun-sponsored glow, start your summer with facial rejuvenation. Treatments like microneedling or microdermabrasion target the upper layers of skin which contain the most dead or damaged skin cells. By using gentle abrasion or creating microtrauma to the top layer of skin, these popular rejuvenation treatments remove the dead cells while triggering collagen production. This leaves you with smooth, healthy-looking skin.
Tone up with non-invasive body contouring
Looking to hone your bikini body before your next beach vacation? Instead of having to spend days indoors recovering, consider a non-invasive body contouring procedure like CoolSculpting? This fat elimination treatment uses innovative cryolipolysis technology to target unwanted fat cells and freeze them. In the weeks following treatment, your body metabolizes the dead fat cells out of your body, leaving behind a smooth and toned figure.
Beyond great results, another reason we recommend CoolSculpting for patients is that the procedure is totally non-invasive. Instead of requiring incisions and cannulas to get rid of stubborn fat pockets, this procedure uses applicators which attach to the target areas externally – removing the complications and long recovery associated with surgical body contouring.
Add volume and smooth skin with injectables
Glowing skin, full lips, and smooth facial features are all part of the ultimate summer look. But what happens when the aging process starts to leave behind wrinkles or hollows? Enhancing your natural beauty and facial features with dermal fillers like Juvederm or Botox can be an easy step to achieving your cosmetic goals this summer. At Aesthetic Art, these non-invasive injectables are strategically applied throughout the face to ensure your results look natural – not overdone.
Not sure which injectable best suits your need? Our skin specialist Dr. Kato can help you choose the perfect solution for your looks. During your one-on-one consultation, we’ll evaluate the problem areas together and pick the best injectable and brand for you. For patients looking to add volume, dermal fillers like Juvederm and Restalyne are go-to treatments for regaining youthful full facial features. To treat wrinkle and fine lines, we may recommend Botox to help freeze these creases before they deepen.
Save These Treatments for the Winter
While it can be tempting to go all out and address every problem area, summer isn’t always the best time to start your comprehensive cosmetic makeover. Certain procedures such as laser facial rejuvenation, chemical peels, and most plastic surgeries require a certain amount of recovery time that can interfere with summer plans. Spending lots of time outdoors during this critical recovery time can also hinder the healing process and may compromise your results. If you’re considering some of these more advanced treatments, let our specialist know. Together, we can plan a long-term treatment plan for later in the year.
Get Started Today! Visit Dr. Kato
At Aesthetic Art, we believe that cosmetic care should enhance your natural beauty and self-confidence. Feel beautiful in your skin – schedule a consultation with our cosmetic specialist and find the perfect summer treatment for you!
Life can often be stressful. Whether that stress stems from the office, your relationship, or other daily struggles and worries, the stress is still present—and it’s unhealthy. To add insult to injury, when you’re stressed, it shows, and usually on your face. Stress can take the form of unwanted lines, wrinkles, or creases.
However, at Aesthetic Art in Palm Springs, we offer a convenient and affordable treatment that can successfully smooth and revive your appearance.
Do you need or want to freshen up the skin on your face? Learn more about PRP today!
PRP treatments (platelet-rich plasma) first emerged as innovative treatments for sports injuries. Today, however, the very same treatments can rejuvenate your appearance. Known as a PRP facial, this procedure has become popular among celebrities, as well as patients who want a fresher, smoother look. Specifically, PRP facials address the root of the aging process by using the patient’s own blood in an easy, fast, and relatively pain-free manner.
To start, the platelet-rich plasma is spread over the entire face as a serum. This serum contains a myriad of components that are conducive for healing, including fibroblasts. Then, we use a collagen induction therapy method to create tiny holes into which the serum will be absorbed. Once the absorption takes place, volume is instantly created, filling both sunken features of the face and deep wrinkles. Further, the serum is rich with natural growth factors, fades age spots, and builds collagen into the dermis.
As a result, the PRP facial treatment improves skin texture, tone, and overall quality. This creates a youthful, refreshed appearance.
Most individuals are overly pleased to learn about the variety of benefits offered by the PRP facial. For example, since the serum used in the treatment comes from each patient, there is no risk for infection, allergic reaction, or rejection. Simply put, this is a completely safe, reliable, and all-natural process to smooth and revive your appearance.
One of the most popular factors of the treatment, is that downtime is not extensive. After the procedure, slight redness and puffiness should be expected for a two-day period. Working patients can have this procedure on a Friday, take the weekend to recover, and be back in the office by Monday.
The actual treatment itself takes roughly a half an hour to complete, during which, most patients report no feelings of discomfort. For most patients to reach optimal results, we recommend a series of three treatments at one-month intervals.
As previously stated, patients with all skin types are welcome to schedule a consultation for the PRP facial. The ideal patient is someone who wants a fresher look, but without the expense, downtime, and inconvenience of facelift or other types of surgery. However, individuals who are currently taking blood thinning medication or are prone to blood clots should not consider this procedure.
As with any type of cosmetic treatment or procedure, there is always the possibility of negative side effects. PRP facial patients may experience redness, soreness, and/or swelling. Yet, these side effects are only temporary, and if they do occur, they generally subside within just a few days. Following treatment, it will be necessary to avoid direct sunlight.
With age, our facial appearance tends to change. However, with PRP facial, we can revive our appearance and enjoy better skin.
To schedule your PRP facial consultation, contact the professional staff at Aesthetic Art in Palm Springs, CA today by calling (760) 610-5558.