Many of us have busy schedules, but that doesn’t change the fact that we have skin concerns, and our busy schedule shouldn’t stop us from having cosmetic surgery in Houston to look our best. Despite what you might think, not every procedure has weeks of downtime, bruising, and swelling.
Many are concerned or hesitant to undergo cosmetic plastic surgery. The good news is modern technology allows for some non-invasive procedures to be done in one day, or even on your lunch hour! There are many new non invasive cosmetic procedures available today.
Ready to see a younger, fresher-looking you with the help of the most advanced body treatments available? Then check out the plastic surgery procedures with the most negligible downtime below.
Botox
Cosmetic surgeons will tell you this is one of the most popular non invasive cosmetic treatments that is an almost-instant answer to the fine lines, sagging skin and wrinkles on the face that show your age. When you have Botox injected under your aging skin, you’ll notice those lines and wrinkles will fade.
Botox injections take just a few minutes and don’t even require anesthesia. Some of the popular areas to receive these injections are the forehead, around the eyes, and frown lines around the mouth.
Expect the full effect to kick in after a week, and each set of injections lasts about four months.
Chemical Peel
A chemical peel is a simple minimally invasive procedure that involves applying a unique chemical solution to your skin. It makes the outer skin layers peel to reveal fresh, new skin. The treatment takes about an hour, and recovery time depends on the level of treatment:
- A superficial peel takes from a day to a week to heal
- Medium peels can take between one and two weeks
- Deep peels take two or three weeks
CoolSculpting
If you have thought about liposuction but were worried about the pain and recovery time, CoolSculpting could be for you. CoolSculpting is a non-surgical procedure that lowers your body fat without cosmetic surgery.
CoolSculpting involves freezing the fat under your skin with special paddles. When the fat is frozen, the fat cells die and are absorbed by the body’s metabolic processes. Each session takes only 30 to 60 minutes. Depending on the amount of fat you want to be removed, you may require a few sessions.
There’s no downtime, so you can do a session on your lunch break, and no one will be the wiser!
Dermal Fillers
Deeper wrinkles in your lower face, as well as the hollowing out of the cheeks with age, may respond to dermal fillers. A dermal filler injection in your surgeon’s office should give you immediate results and last several months and even years.
Some of the available dermal fillers in the US are Juvederm, Restylane, Sculptra, and even your own fat. Each filler has different factors to consider for its use and placement. And each one will last only so long, so you can expect to need a ‘refill’ after a few months or a year.
Nonsurgical Fat Reduction
Nonsurgical fat reduction is a non-surgical procedure that involves little downtime and can help to sculpt your body.
For example, Kybella is an injectable that melts your fat, which works great under the skin and areas under the armpit and abdomen. Emsculpt gives patients better muscle tone in the abs and other body areas.
Minimally invasive fat reduction also can be done with CoolSculpting.
You may not see results as fast with nonsurgical fat reduction, and your recovery time may be a bit longer than with some other procedures.
Microneedling
Microneedling is another one of the most popular nonsurgical procedures. This non surgical procedure smooths fine lines and wrinkles, as well as acne scars. With tiny surgical needles, the skin is pricked to create microscopic injuries that encourage your body’s natural healing processes. The result is more flawless, healthier skin that takes years off your face.
Each microneedling session takes only 30 to 60 minutes. There’s no pain and minor bleeding, so there is virtually no downtime to this non-surgical procedure.
Medical Grade Microdermabrasion
This is a deep exfoliating method that cleans, resurfaces, polishes, and smooths your face. It’s an outstanding choice for patients with enlarged pores, acne scarring, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation.
This practical and unique technique cleans your skin and unclogs pores with a special suction method. After the procedure, a jet of crystals is sprayed onto the skin to remove the dead layers with gentle abrasion.
You should experience very little pain and discomfort. This procedure is popular for its predictable and fast results. You should need no more than six sessions. You also don’t need any anesthesia or injections, and there’s no downtime.
Laser Wrinkle Reduction
Aging creates facial wrinkles, but they also appear from smoking, sun damage, weight loss and gain, and genetics. Laser skin resurfacing is one of the most effective and fast skin resurfacing techniques that helps to smooth your facial wrinkles.
With laser skin resurfacing, your surgeon aims to stimulate collagen and elastin production in your body. When you stimulate collagen production, this new collagen works to slowly fill in the wrinkles, lines, and creases in your face, so you see a more youthful appearance in the mirror.
With this increased collagen production, you don’t need incisions or injections, and there is no recovery time.
The above laser treatments are effective and require little downtime. If you’re interested in more invasive procedures with longer-lasting results, consider eyelid surgery, or a tummy tuck.
Questions and Answers
What is the most popular nonsurgical procedure?
Leading non-surgical facial treatments encompass Botox, soft tissue fillers, laser skin resurfacing, and chemical peels.
What is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure?
Non-invasive cosmetic treatments don’t involve incisions or tissue removal by your plastic surgeon. They deliver rejuvenating results without the need for a scalpel, offering a refreshing approach to cosmetic enhancement.
What is the average cost of a non-surgical facelift?
Costs differ based on the treatment area with an average starting at $1,799 for a Non-surgical Brow Lift.
Request a Cosmetic Procedure Consultation
Interested in a Houston cosmetic surgery consultation? Please set up a consultation with Dr. Ashley Steinberg – Trouvaille Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery in Houston today. She’ll talk to you about the benefits and risks of various procedures to determine if you’re a good candidate.
References
Best Minimally Invasive Procedures To Look Your Best On The Holidays. (n.d.). Accessed at https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/blog/best-minimally-invasive-procedures-to-look-your-best-for-the-holidays
The Best Cosmetic Procedures With No Downtime. (July 2016). Accessed at https://www.instyle.com/beauty/skin/best-cosmetic-procedures-no-downtime