5 Year-Round Skin Care Tips to Keep your Skin Youthful

A facelift can work wonders for sagging skin, but have you ever noticed that some people just seem to look naturally youthful? Surgery aside, there’s so much you can do to keep your skin looking young, from everyday skincare to minor cosmetic procedures that can rejuvenate tired skin.

Make sunscreen part of your daily routine

Almost everyone knows these days that too much sun exposure is bad for the skin, but how many of us actually use sunscreen on a daily basis? For women who wear makeup on a daily basis this is less of a problem, but it’s important to note that most sunscreens are only effective for a few hours, and it’s necessary to reapply at least once during the day. Also remember to protect the neck, décolletage, and hands, which are all very sensitive areas, and prone to developing a crêpey look with age.

And men, take note: skin cancer is more common in men than in women, and more likely to be fatal, too. That’s partly because so many makeup products contain sunscreen, but in some cases, it’s just that men don’t think to use sunscreen, even when they’re spending a lot of time outside. Don’t fall victim to this trap—start using sunscreen today, and protect your skin from cancer and aging at the same time.

Great skin starts with good nutrition

Protecting your skin will definitely help you keep looking young, but don’t forget that health starts from the inside, and so does youth. A healthy diet and good hydration contribute to a youthful appearance by providing your skin with essential nutrients—vitamins and minerals, healthy fats, and plenty of moisture.

Incorporate healthy lifestyle habits

Similarly, regular exercise helps keep your skin looking young, because with improved muscle tone your skin has the support it needs to prevent sagging. Exercise also improves your circulation, keeping your skin well-supplied with oxygen and nutrients. Good-quality sleep and stress reduction techniques also help keep you—and your skin—looking and feeling young.

Consider having regular chemical peels

A single chemical peel can improve the skin’s appearance and texture, but for best results, it’s preferable to have a series of peels over the course of a few months. Mild chemical peels can be used as often as every month, a course of action which is especially beneficial for people with chronic skin conditions like acne or hyperpigmentation. Otherwise, a chemical peel one to four times a year helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, discoloration, and sun damage, giving the skin a more youthful look.

Always wash your face before bed

Little things can make a huge difference, and this one is no different. The best time to wash your face is right before bed, to give your skin a good eight hours free from the dirt and grime that collects during everyday life—but be sure to moisturize afterwards.

If you have any questions for Dr. Chasby Sacks, feel free to call our Arizona cosmetic surgery center for a consultation. 

10 Plastic Surgery Myths You Thought Were True

There’s a lot of conflicting information about plastic surgery, making it difficult to decide whether or not it’s a good idea. Here we debunk some common myths about plastic surgery, to help you make informed choices.

Plastic surgery is only about vanity

Appearance is important to most people, but surgery is about more than looks. People who have cosmetic procedures don’t just feel more attractive, they tend to feel more self-confident and have higher self-esteem too.

Procedures are too expensive

It used to be that only very wealthy people could afford cosmetic procedures, but that’s not the case any more. Botox, hair removal, and chemical peels cost only a few hundred dollars per session, and the average breast augmentation procedure is around $6,000.

Cosmetic procedures make you look fake

This one is up to the individual—people who have too many procedures, or who try to change their appearance too drastically, sometimes do look unnatural. But if you’re just looking to enhance your appearance without changing it dramatically, you’re on the right track to looking great.

Fat always grows back after liposuction

Liposuction physically removes fat and fat cells from the body, and the fat doesn’t spontaneously grow back. If someone gains weight after liposuction, it typically happens for the same reasons as they had excess fat in the first place, whether that’s taking in too many calories, or having a naturally high weight set-point.

Botox is unsafe and looks unnatural

As long as Botox is administered by a trained and experienced professional, there’s very little chance of anything going wrong. And Botox looks natural, as long as it’s used in moderation—the telltale “frozen face” look only comes when it’s overused.

Surgery causes visible scars

Most surgery does cause some scarring, but cosmetic surgeons are trained to hide scars in places that aren’t normally visible. For example, facelift scars are hidden behind the ears and at the hairline.

Breast implants are unsafe

As with any kind of surgery, there are risks involved with breast augmentation. Multiple research studies show that breast implants don’t increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer, however, and the FDA says implants have a “reasonable assurance” of safety and effectiveness.

Silicone implants aren’t as safe as other kinds

This was once true, because the first silicone implants weren’t as durable as they are now. Modern silicone implants are much stronger, and they have the same low chance of leakage as saline implants.

Women can’t breastfeed after augmentation surgery

In some cases breast augmentation procedures do affect a woman’s ability to breastfeed, but most women are able to breastfeed normally after this surgery.

Cosmetic procedures are only for women

This might have been the case several decades ago, but not any more. According to studies carried out by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the number of men undergoing cosmetic procedures has nearly tripled in the last 25 years.

Questions for a cosmetic surgeon?

If you have any questions for Dr. Chasby Sacks, feel free to call our Arizona cosmetic surgery center today.