While surgical intervention is the most effective way to eliminate aesthetic problems, there are a variety of non-surgical treatments that can help you look and feel better. These treatments include non-invasive procedures, such as laser resurfacing, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, undereye bag removal, Botox injections, and derma fillers.
Unlike surgical procedures, which can take anywhere between a few weeks to months to show any results, non-surgical treatments offer improvements within hours without any downtime. But that’s not all! Here are five reasons why you should consider non-surgical treatments.
Less painful
Non-surgical treatments are less painful than surgical procedures. The patient is neither as sore nor swollen after the treatment as when they have had surgery.
Surgical procedures require doctors to make incisions in the skin, which means cutting through the layers of skin and meddling with your body’s fat, tissue, and muscles. Understandably, the process can be a painful one.
Most of the non-invasive procedures, on the other hand, don’t even require anaesthesia. And a chemical peel or Botox injection may cause slight discomfort, but it is certainly not on par with the pain associated with surgery.
That said, most people do report experiencing mild pain after their treatment. The pain is usually caused by the needles being inserted into your skin, which causes a slight burning sensation. However, in most cases, the pain is minimal and you probably won’t even notice it until you are at home and relaxing!
Quick and cost-effective
Non-surgical treatments tend to cost less than their surgical counterparts. Here’s why: Instead of being in the hospital for days or weeks, a patient who undergoes a non-surgical procedure will be able to go home the same day or within hours of the procedure. So, you can get a lot of bang for your buck.
Neither do you have to pay for the inpatient costs nor do you have to spend on expensive post-surgery medications. So, if you want to save money on your medical bills and get quality results, non-surgical treatments could be an option for you!
While they may not be as noticeable as surgical procedures, injectables and lasers can smooth wrinkles and tighten skin without the significant downtime of surgery. And because the results from non-surgical treatments aren’t dramatic, you won’t have to worry about looking like you have had “work done.”
Fast recovery
The recovery time of a non-surgical procedure is much faster than that of a surgical procedure. Most procedures can be completed within an hour because they are extremely brief, which means it is easier for the patient to recover without having to spend days in a hospital.
Because non-invasive procedures require less healing time than surgery, they are ideal for people who are busy with work or family responsibilities or just don’t want to spend weeks recovering from a procedure. Treatments like Botox take effect within a few days and last anywhere between a few weeks to a few months, depending on the procedure, before they need to be repeated.
On the contrary, surgical procedures often require a couple of days or even weeks of recovery time and some patients may even need follow-up procedures. But non-surgical treatments usually have no downtime, so most people can go right back to work or their usual activities after their appointment – though you should avoid strenuous activity for a few days after the treatment.
And although a few require more downtime — for instance, laser resurfacing usually requires a couple of weeks’ healing time before your skin loses its redness and sensitivity — even with those, the recovery period is generally shorter than that of surgical procedures.
Subtle results
Since these procedures are non-invasive, they may not produce the same dramatic results as surgical procedures. In fact, a lot of the results are barely distinguishable, but that’s the point. These procedures are designed to give you a little boost, not completely remake your appearance.
Having said that, many of these treatments provide you with the kind of subtle results that can be just as effective. So, if you are just starting to see signs of ageing or if you have had previous cosmetic surgery and are looking for touch-ups, for example, non-surgical procedures make good sense. They can also be used in combination with surgical procedures to achieve the best possible look.
Reversible changes
One of the key benefits of non-surgical treatments is that they provide you with a reversible change. Something like a forehead Botox or a lip filler will typically last for a few months before you are required to go for a maintenance session. If you are unhappy with the results, you can reverse them and have the procedure done again. So, no matter what, your body will be back to normal in no time at all.
But a tummy tuck or a breast lift is permanent. Once you have undergone them, you will have to wait for a few months before you can even consider the possibility of reversing them. Even then, in many cases, the results are irrevocable, so you are stuck with the results for life.
Still, with so many choices in the beauty industry, it can understandably be difficult to know which cosmetic procedure is right for you. Non-surgical treatments are an alternative to traditional plastic surgery procedures like liposuction, facelifts and tummy tucks. And as discussed, they come with numerous benefits.
