The aging process changes our bodies. Some people don’t mind a few extra wrinkles or sagging skin, but for others, these changes can make them feel like a different person. At the Southern Plastic & Reconstructive Surgical Institute (SPRSI), we believe that everyone should feel comfortable in their skin. When you don’t, it’s time for you to get in touch with Dr. Brought’s team of board-certified plastic surgeons.

Plastic surgery isn’t all we do. Thanks to scientific advances and new procedures, looking younger is easier than ever. SPRSI performs a range of anti-aging treatments, from Botox and cosmetic fillers to laser hair removal and hydrafacials. Find alternatives to surgery that you have not heard of or considered.

The Best Nonsurgical Procedures for a Youthful Appearance

When it comes to looking younger, surgical procedures can be a last resort option. Technology has provided us with hundreds of products and procedures for anti-aging success, and there’s no reason to skip straight to going under the knife. When you visit SPRSI, Dr. Bought or another team member will take you through some of our favorite nonsurgical options to complement a youthful appearance.

Botox

Botox is perhaps the most famous nonsurgical procedure on the market. When you get Botox, a professional will inject you with a formula that temporarily relaxes your muscles, smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles. The whole process takes less than ten minutes.

After your first injection, you often begin to notice results in a day or two. As with all injections, swelling and bruising can occur, but most side effects go away within a couple of days. There’s practically no recovery time, but to maintain your results, you may need to redo treatment every four to six months.

Cosmetic Fillers

For drooping, saggy skin, cosmetic fillers are an easy fix. Your doctor will inject a gel-like substance into the areas you’d like to be firmer and smoother. They can also stimulate your skin’s collagen production, which slows down as we age, leading to a further reduction in the appearance of wrinkles.

The injection can take about 15- 30 minutes to complete, and most results take effect within a week of the procedure. For the first day of recovery, you should avoid sunlight, exercise, alcohol, and certain medications. After the procedure, we’ll also provide you with some facial massage techniques to help your fillers settle in.

Microneedling

With this procedure, many people focus on the “needling” part more than necessary. Even though microneedling does use needles, there’s very little pain associated with it, thanks to the numbing serums we use beforehand. Our specialist will run tiny, precise needles over your face, producing small punctures in the skin. This throws your skin’s collagen production into action, creating a newer, smoother, healthier skin surface.

There’s generally little to no recovery time with microneedling. You may experience some swelling and discomfort for a short time after the procedure, but you can otherwise go back to your normal life right away.

Microblading

If you’d like to improve your eyebrows’ appearance permanently, consider microblading. With this procedure, your eyebrows are basically tattooed on and last for years. You’ll need to heal for four to six weeks after your first treatment before returning for a touchup. Once that’s done, allow another couple of weeks for healing. You won’t have to do anything else except an occasional touchup about once a year for as long as you want your brows to last.

Dermaplaning

Dermaplaning is a type of physical exfoliation. Physical exfoliation uses an abrasive surface to remove the outer layers of dead skin, revealing the new, younger-looking skin beneath it. With dermaplaning, we’ll use a sharp instrument to scrape skin and peach fuzz off your face. It’s not a particularly painful experience, and we can finish it in about half an hour. You can return to your normal activities right away — the only side effect of dermaplaning is some minor redness.

Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is the most permanent form of hair removal available. We move a concentrated laser beam over the areas you’d like to remove hair. The beam damages the hair follicle, so it cannot produce thick, dark hairs. Usually, hair grows back much softer and thinner, and after multiple treatments, the hair may stop growing there altogether.

Although the laser damages the hair, you shouldn’t feel significant pain. After, you may feel like you have a sunburn in the affected areas, but there’s typically no recovery time. We may advise you to avoid direct sunlight exposure for a few weeks after treatment.

Scar Camoflague

In a scar camouflage procedure, we add pigment to scars and tattoo over them with your skin color, so they are less obvious or completely unnoticeable. Recovery is similar to that of a tattoo. Because the pigment formula varies slightly from tattoo ink, it will fade over time, and you may need a second treatment in the future.

Hydrafacials

If you’re looking for an immediate facial makeover, a hydrafacial is perfect for you. This customizable procedure can last between 30 minutes and an hour and uses a variety of serums, lotions, and devices that exfoliate, moisturize, and refresh the skin. There’s no downtime after, and the glowing effects last up to a week.

IV Vitamin Therapy

Feel better all over with IV vitamin therapy delivering necessary nutrients right into your bloodstream. Using an IV allows a higher concentration of these vitamins to affect your system at a much faster rate than oral vitamins. At SPRSI, we offer four different vitamin treatments that take between 20 minutes and an hour to administer.

IPL Skin Treatment

Intense pulsed light (IPL) skin treatment combats any skin discolorations, from redness and hyperpigmentation to scars and spider veins. It uses multiple laser wavelengths to break down damaged tissue, which the body then naturally removes.

Zo Skin Health

Dr. Brought often recommends this customizable skin care line to extend the results of any of our in-house treatments. You may get prescription exfoliators, serums, repair creams, and peels to provide you with long-lasting results that help your skin stay looking natural, young, and radiant.

Find Your Treatment at SPRSI

If you’re seeking a younger appearance, the doctors at SPRSI are excited to discuss all of these procedures and many more with you. Whichever treatments you prefer, we’ll be more than happy to take you through the process from beginning to end until you’re satisfied with the results.

Don’t wait any longer to get the youthful appearance you desire. Call us at 615-724-9818 to learn more about our services and book your consultation now.