Put Off the Face Lift With Prevention

A face lift can greatly improve the aging face. It is a surgical technique performed by a board certified plastic surgeon in a hospital or clinical setting. The results can be a startling improvement that will last approximately ten years. Since it’s not a permanent solution, it’s a wise idea to prevent the damage for as long as possible. Here are some steps to take to keep a youthful look for as long as possible:

- Stay out of the sun! Protecting one’s skin with high SPF, waterproof sunscreen will go a long way in keeping the youthful look. A broad brimmed sun hat will help, too. Sunlight is the strongest in the middle portion of the day, approximately 10AM to 2PM, so this is the time to be especially sun savvy. Notice how smooth the body regions are that don’t see much sun and you’ll be determined to do protect your face. 

- Stop smoking cigarettes! Smoking tobacco products is extremely aging to the skin. It also causes the immune system to be suppressed. Quit smoking or even being in the presence of second hand smoke and you will go a long way in protecting yourself.

- Eat a healthy diet. Remember that we really are what we eat. Every item we ingest becomes a part of us. Do you want greasy processed and fast foods to be the building blocks of your body? Eat a healthy diet consisting of lean proteins, whole grains along with plenty of fresh seasonal veggies and fruit in order to watch your skin begin to glow.

- Drink lots of water. A human being is made up of water. When a person doesn’t get enough fluids, their body begins to react negatively. Adequate H2O intake will keep a body functioning properly, including the natural cleaning processes of elimination and sweating. Keep your face dewy fresh and clean by drinking lots of water.

- Exercise: A toned body is like a finely tuned machine. If you want yours to purr along without stalling or experiencing clog or break down, keep exercise as a priority in your daily regime.

- Add to your happiness quotient: A happy person looks younger because the face reflects inner feelings. When a person is sad, crabby and frowning, their face looks dragged down and haggard. Frowning takes more muscles than smiling which in turns creates more wrinkles. Smiling pulls the face upward and makes a person appear younger.

Try all of these methods to keep the face lift a bit further away. Each is a natural way to look younger and feel better, too.