Consider Your Options When Visiting An Anti-Aging Clinic

Don’t walk into an anti-aging clinic and expect to walk out ten years younger for a bargain. Do expect to find some great procedures that can reduce the signs of your years, and a few that you might want to stay away from to avoid disappointment.

A good rule of thumb to ruling out the good from the bad treatments is by referring to the rich and famous. If they still have cellulite even with their millions of dollars—so will you. However, how many do you see with deeply etched forehead wrinkles? Injectables—good investment that works. Here is an overview of what’s worth it and when it’s better to keep your money in your pocket.

One kind of treatment that continually shows improvement and breakthroughs is injectable fillers. The products have continued to advance and can hardly be qualified as a “temporary” procedure. Some brands can last as long as a few years before requiring a touch up, while others may even build up after multiple uses, which will mean bigger money savings along with better results.

Fillers are mostly used to reduce the appearance if wrinkles on the face and hands. They can also, however, be used to plump up lips, fill in hollowed out areas of the face, and even straighten out the bridge of a nose or shape the chin. When researching an anti-aging clinic to visit, you may want to ask which fillers they specialize in as they can vary greatly not only in price but quality.

Menopause is a natural event in every woman’s live, but most are unprepared for the physical changes that accompany it. Surprisingly, an anti-aging clinic may offer hormonal treatments for not only women, but men as well. There are many side effects that can happen as our hormones changes, including unwanted hair growth or loss, mood swings, hot flashes, decreased energy, and other health problems. Replacement of lost hormones or fine tuning the balance can combat symptoms and improve overall quality of life.


Not all treatments offered by an anti-aging clinic will offer value or even results for your money. Procedures that claim to reduce cellulite, for example, often provide minimal results for the effort required. Machines that claim to “roll” or “massage-out” unwanted dimples can mask the appearance temporarily, but as of today there are no treatments that can permanently rid the body of cottage cheese skin.

Many expensive facial treatments, such as seaweed wraps, mud baths, and pore minimizers will relax you, but won’t give you a youthful complexion. In fact, people sometimes suffer from allergic reactions which can cause redness of the face or itching. Facials can be fun beauty treats, but don’t invest too much or expect too much. Some facilities also offer weight management programs. Unless there is a licensed dietician on the premises, it probably isn’t worth your time. A pair of jogging sneakers and some celery is a better idea for your budget and schedule.