Y’know what they say – when all else fails, bring out the big guns. Look, as much as I love my serums and salves, I’m also an unabashed devotee of judiciously deployed injectables – a stealthy snip here and a covert cut there can make the world of difference if you’re aiming for the perfectly porcelain and preternaturally poreless complexion of your dreams.
Happily, there are a ton of treatments to try if the only “gifts” you’ve received from Father Time this year are new crinkles and creases on your face – and best of all, these lunchtime quickies will have you zipping in and out of the office in two hours, tops. Absolutely no one will know!
The usual crucial caveats apply, of course: Consult a doctor in real life before committing to any in-clinic procedure, and practice due diligence by always selecting an SMC-registered aesthetician.
Right, then. Bookmark this story and tick off this laundry list of face savers as you count down to the new year. Have fun lifting your spirits and your skin, and continue fighting the good fight against gravity. Happy holidays!
Image illustration: Sharmaine Khor.
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Xeomin – essentially a next-gen form of botulinum toxin that performs much like its predecessors in diminishing the depth of wrinkles – is the textbook definition of a doctor’s quick fix. You go in; the nurse numbs the area you want to “freeze” for a couple of minutes; your doctor goes in with a needle and bam, you’re done.
Pain-wise, the pinpricks are barely perceptible, personally speaking, and there’s zero downtime – any residual redness can be readily camouflaged with a concealer. Top tip: If you’re a Xeomin “virgin”, ask for a tube of arnica gel. In my experience, this botanical balm works beautifully to decrease downtime by buffering against bruising and post-procedural pain.
As for the results proper, I’ve found that a single session wiped out the wee wrinkles etched between my brows without giving me the stilted and startled appearance of an “injectable junkie”, so to speak. You’ll look well rested and refreshed, as if you’d just stepped out of a spa – at least that’s my story and I’m sticking to it!
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Speaking of botulinum toxin, a judicious jab or two into your jaw is quite possibly the best non-surgical option when it comes to nailing that V-shaped visage so coveted in today’s K-Obsessed world.
How it works: The toxin softens and shrinks the masseter muscles that make up the bulk of your jawline for a Korean drama-ready “small face”. The transformation occurs by piecemeal progression over the course of months, so grit your teeth and be patient. On the plus side, this subtle shift means that absolutely no one will know you’ve had anything done – you can excuse yourself during your break and tip-toe back to your cubicle with your colleagues being none the wiser for it. #SmirkingFaceEmoji!
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If you’re looking wan and withered like a prune, consider filling in the blanks, so to speak, by plumping up laugh lines and forehead furrows with facial fillers the likes of Restylane and Juvederm.
“Eye” especially love injecting the indentations under the eye for a beautifying boost. Here’s a quick test to see if you’re a good candidate: Simply peer down into a mirror placed flat on a table. If you spy shadowy hollows under your eye, a judicious shot of filler injected deep into the dermis in that region (impress your doctor by referring to it as the “tear trough”) can replace lost volume and make you appear like you’ve been enjoying a solid eight hours of sleep daily. How’s that for a shot of instant gratification?
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Self-conscious about the droopiness around your mouth and neck? Consider splashing out on a cutting-edge thread-lift treatment, which generally entails a qualified doctor gently inserting surgical-grade threads under your skin.
Here’s what happens. After administering local anesthesia, your surgeon will make pinprick-sized punctures along the hairline. Next, the threads are well, threaded through these tiny holes and then adjusted accordingly to lift the facial tissues upwards – essentially “pushing” up the bulkiness of your lower face and making your jawline appear sharper and slimmer. All told, you’ll be sashaying in and out of the clinic in about an hour, making this a bona fide lunchtime fix. (You may see some swelling for a couple of days after, but with luck virtually no one will notice.)
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Unable and unwilling to spare the downtime that comes with a traditional facelift? Thermage is a terrific knife-free option for firming your face that will also make it appear “smaller” and slimmer to boot.
Individual results vary, of course, but Thermage is pretty potent, at least for me – my face felt noticeably bouncier immediately after a single session, and stayed that way for a couple of months after. Sensitive skinned folks may experience a little flushing from the heat, but this is transient and should dissipate by the time you’re back at your workplace.
How does all of this work? Well, the tightening and toning device directs radiofrequency rays deep into your dermis, inducing micro-injuries that incite your skin to rebuild itself from within for gradual but noticeable results over the next few months. This slow-but-steady rejuvenation means your face should look fresher as the days roll by – and no one will be able to pinpoint why, unless you decide to disclose your “secret”, of course.
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