30-11-2014, 10:17 PM
Yes, I've noticed that my lower face is sagging more since my beard clearing. I assumed it was because the massive swelling for 3 or 4 days stretched out my skin, but you are suggesting another reason, Eva, which makes sense to me. I will say, though, that I don't see the fine wrinkles, and I think I know why.
I have been moisturizing my face and neck every morning and night for months, and I think it's made a huge difference in the moisture content of my skin. When undergoing flash thermolysis, the tech can tell if the skin is moist or dry. For someone my age, Belle was surprised at how much moisture was in my skin. The hairs would pull out easily with a big "juicy" root bulb on them. High skin moisture also prevents the fine wrinkles that occur with age as the skin dries out.
I also drink a lot of water. Spiro is a diuretic and it sucks the water out of tissues very efficiently. I keep bottles of water sitting out around the house and take drinks frequently. Yes, I have to pee frequently, but don't women do that anyway?
Eva, I would suggest looking into laser skin resurfacing using a fractional CO2 laser (e.g., Fraxel, Pixel CO2). It really works to repair sun damaged skin, reduce fine wrinkles, and even minimize scarring from childhood acne. The laser "drills" thousands of tiny holes into the dermis which results in the creation of new collagen as the skin heals. I had it done back in August. Truly amazing results with just one treatment, and recovery takes only 5 to 7 days.
It's not mentioned as a selling point, but Flash thermolysis has a similar effect. I was amazed at how the skin of a friend of mine improved after just two beard clearings with flash. Her skin looks so much fresher and smoother compared to the skin above the bearded areas. No wrinkles.
I, too, will seek a full face & neck lift, but I'll will wait until my FFS has completely healed (4 - 6 months) depending on how much I have done. I prefer to wait until all swelling is gone so that I get the most out of the face lift. Many FF surgeons do the face/neck lift at the same time as all the other work. I'm not thrilled with that practice.
Clara
I have been moisturizing my face and neck every morning and night for months, and I think it's made a huge difference in the moisture content of my skin. When undergoing flash thermolysis, the tech can tell if the skin is moist or dry. For someone my age, Belle was surprised at how much moisture was in my skin. The hairs would pull out easily with a big "juicy" root bulb on them. High skin moisture also prevents the fine wrinkles that occur with age as the skin dries out.
I also drink a lot of water. Spiro is a diuretic and it sucks the water out of tissues very efficiently. I keep bottles of water sitting out around the house and take drinks frequently. Yes, I have to pee frequently, but don't women do that anyway?
Eva, I would suggest looking into laser skin resurfacing using a fractional CO2 laser (e.g., Fraxel, Pixel CO2). It really works to repair sun damaged skin, reduce fine wrinkles, and even minimize scarring from childhood acne. The laser "drills" thousands of tiny holes into the dermis which results in the creation of new collagen as the skin heals. I had it done back in August. Truly amazing results with just one treatment, and recovery takes only 5 to 7 days.
It's not mentioned as a selling point, but Flash thermolysis has a similar effect. I was amazed at how the skin of a friend of mine improved after just two beard clearings with flash. Her skin looks so much fresher and smoother compared to the skin above the bearded areas. No wrinkles.
I, too, will seek a full face & neck lift, but I'll will wait until my FFS has completely healed (4 - 6 months) depending on how much I have done. I prefer to wait until all swelling is gone so that I get the most out of the face lift. Many FF surgeons do the face/neck lift at the same time as all the other work. I'm not thrilled with that practice.
Clara