How to Build Anti-Aging Treatments into Your Budget
Everyone wants to look youthful and have skin that’s perpetually glowing and radiant, right? While cosmetic treatments have become societally acceptable in recent years, not everyone is jumping at the opportunity to get some much-needed injections. The reason? Most often, it comes down to budget. Anti-aging treatments can be costly, and people often put off treatments because of the impact they’ll have on their wallets. But I say, this shouldn’t be so – particularly for younger individuals who could benefit from either some preventative anti-aging treatments or ones that will address mild signs of aging.
The best way to build anti-aging treatments into your budget is to be wise about when you’re getting them and how often. It all comes down to planning your cosmetic journey and making treatments a part of your regular beauty routine. In this article, I’ll discuss why you shouldn’t wait to get started with anti-aging treatments, as well as which services I recommend starting with.
Why Not Wait Until You’re Older to Get Anti-Aging Treatments?
Some people think that if they’re not that old, they don’t need anti-aging treatments. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right? But I’ve found that it’s unwise to hold off on cosmetic treatments until you need to reverse signs of aging. Here are some reasons why.
Big Chunks of Treatment = Big Chunks of Cash
When you wait until the aging process has done a number on your skin, the age-reversing treatments needed will be numerous and costly. You’ll spend a big chunk of money all at once to get your skin looking the way you want it to.
Too Many Treatments at Once Can Lead to Unfavorable Results
While a barrage of cosmetic treatments at one time could get you to your beauty goals fast, some patients who go this route end up being unhappy with the end results. Not because they look bad, but because the change is so drastic that it’s obvious they had “work” done.
Periodic Maintenance Treatments Yield More Natural-Looking Results
On the other side of the coin, patients who start with preventative anti-aging treatments earlier in life tend to see results that are more natural-looking. That’s because the change is far more gradual than getting everything done at once later in life.
Which Anti-Aging Treatments Are Ideal for Early Prevention?
Think of your skin like you would a car. Sure, a newer car doesn’t usually need big, costly repairs. It does, however, need oil changes, tune-ups, tire rotations, and other preventative maintenance in order to be in tip-top shape. It’s the same with your skin. While you may not need a total age-reversing overhaul in your 20s and 30s, there are some cosmetic services that will go a long way in keeping the aging process at bay for your skin.
1. Botox
It’s one of the most popular injectables on the market for a reason. The tried-and-true neurotoxin works to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by relaxing the muscles in your face that are contributing to the wrinkles. Our skin loses collagen and elastin as we age, so our skin doesn’t bounce back as fast as we get older. This means that the longer you wait to address those fine lines, the deeper and more pronounced they’ll become. That’s why I recommend starting Botox early – before deep wrinkles and creases set in on the face. When you start Botox early, you’ll not only have smoother-looking skin that’s free of even the finest lines, but you’ll also save your skin from the damaging long-term effects of deep-set wrinkles.
2. Microneedling
Have you heard of microneedling? It’s a non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure that leaves the skin looking smoother, younger, and more evenly toned. The main goal of a microneedling treatment is to stimulate your body’s natural cell regeneration. It does this by puncturing the skin with tiny (or “micro”) needles, which kicks the skin into healing mode, promotes new growth, and boosts collagen production with one swoop. (This treatment has been a Hollywood secret to the celebs for the past few years. Some know it as the ‘vampire facial’ or the ‘bloody facial’.)
Any cosmetic treatment that keeps the collagen pumping is one that is beneficial to even the younger crowd, and microneedling addresses some of the most common skin woes by:
Diminishing acne scarring
Evening skin tone
Minimizing hyperpigmentation
Reducing the appearance of wrinkles
3. AquaGold® Facial
A medical-grade facial can go a long way in both keeping and restoring that youthful glow. The AquaGold facial is a perfect treatment for those who want to get a head start on preventing signs of aging. The small, 24-karat gold needles create microscopic punctures in the face and deliver a customized blend of beneficial products under the skin to restore a healthy, youthful appearance.
Ready to Start Your Preventative Anti-Aging Treatments in Philadelphia?
If you’re thinking about getting a head start on combatting those fine lines, wrinkles, and other age-related skin issues, I’d love to chat with you. Contact me to discuss your beauty goals and how many of my age-defying treatments at Art of Injection in Philadelphia, PA can keep signs of aging at bay.