We all want to look younger and well rested. By using skin treatments and injectables, plastic surgeons help patients avoid surgery and still regain their youthful appearance. Patients who do not want the risk of complications or recovery time required for more invasive plastic surgery treatments find that non-invasive cosmetic procedures are a desirable way to improve their appearance.

Not that long ago it was seen to be embarrassing to admit to having cosmetic surgery of any kind but in today's world things have changed so dramatically that everyone freely admits that they have had cosmetic surgery. Non-surgical procedures are one of the fastest growing areas of plastic surgery. Non-surgical procedures focus on the troublesome areas of the face and body that might make you look old and tired. Although they often provide temporary results, in the short term these procedures are very effective.

There are many reasons that patients may opt for non-invasive alternatives rather than surgery. Primarily, most of these treatments are very affordable. Surgery may be expensive, while injectables or surface treatments are within your budget. Second, recovery requires little to no downtime. It can be difficult to get time off of work, as those of us with jobs know all too well. Most of these procedures are done in very little time at the office and patients are able to immediately return to their normal routine. Finally, there is the reduced risk and the safety factor. There are very few complications associated with this type of cosmetic procedure as compared to surgery. And if you are not happy with the results, they will eventually wear off.

Injectables and surface treatments are the two main types of non-invasive procedures. In an effort to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, injectables are typically used to plump up the face. Surface treatments, like laser treatment and chemical peels, reduce wrinkles. Patients' most popular non-invasive treatment is Botox. A purified, natural protein, it is injected into the brow area where facial lines and wrinkles exist.

Physicians use it to smooth the deep, persistent lines between your brows that develop over time. The facial muscles that cause those lines to form will relax for up to four months with only a few tiny injections. Within days, the apparent results are dramatic. The best part is, patients are able to return to normal activity almost immediately after receiving the injections.

Facial fillers are used to plump the skin and replace volume that is lost due to the natural process of aging. Wrinkles are smoothed and the youthful contour of your face is restored by these injectables.

Laser treatments are another popular non-invasive cosmetic procedure that helps to reduce the signs of aging. Laser skin resurfacing is a procedure that smooths the facial skin and in some cases, can improve the firmness of skin.

To even out skin tone affected by age, sun damage, or acne, a chemical peel is used. Younger, smoother skin is created by this procedure which uses a chemical solution to remove the damaged outer layers of your skin. The look of sun-damaged skin can be improved, as well as wrinkles, freckles, scars, and fine lines.

Cosmetic procedures are varied. It is clear that there are many means to make you look and feel more beautiful and youthful. It's great news that you don't have to break the bank to have a treatment.