Age and its less flattering effects on the face and the neck are the common concerns that the patients of Dr. Arnold Angeles’ (certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon) want immediately addressed.
“These ladies who mostly are in their 40s to 50s do not just want to age gracefully – they want to ‘age backwards’,” he continues. “ The most powerful indicators of age are on the very visible part of the body like the face. You can see wrinkles, lines, blemishes, and loose skin that tugs at the jawline and neck.”
DR. ARNOLD ANGELES
PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON
That’s why many of his lady patients flock to his clinic at St. Luke’s Medical Center at The Fort during the busier seasons when people are gathering at reunions, company events, and other parties. “They want their colleagues and former classmates to drool at them,” smiles. Dr. Angeles. “They value comments that they look good and that age has not touched them. Then, of course, all these positive comments would make them feel good. Such positive feedback can also open opportunities in career, business, and even romance.”
Demand for anti-ageing procedures, whether surgical or non-invasive, soared in the past years. Industry figures show that facial rejuvenation treatments, in particular, eyelid surgery, fat transfer, brow and face lifts, all experienced a double-digit rise. Men are getting in on the act too- It’s still a tiny proportion, but interestingly, they account for roughly one in 10 of all cosmetic surgery patients.
YOUNGER BUT STILL YOU
For those who are not ready for surgical procedures and prefer a non-invasive treatment that will address signs of ageing, there is Ultherapy. It uses the power of ultrasound technology to lift and tighten the skin on the cheeks, brows, neck and even on your décolletage.
One treatment of Ultherapy, which takes only one hour with minimal to no downtime, is enough for people to notice visible results.
“Ultherapy does a very subtle kind of lifting that removes the need for surgery,” says Dr. Angeles. “It takes away the deep-seated wrinkles, and thus improves the overall facial aesthetics. The ultrasound energy penetrates the skin’s deepest layers to reach its foundation layers; this triggers the production of new amounts of collagen, the substance in the body that rejuvenates the skin.”
This fresh amount of collagen tightens the facial skin which is more subtle and natural looking compared to the traditional facelift where the patient tends to look overdone. Similar to ultrasound, Ultherapy uses the power of sound and one can see the process in a computer image. It’s the natural choice to lift and tighten the skin using safe and time-tested ultrasound technology.
“Before the treatment, my patients looked sad and tired, like they were carrying the world on their shoulders,” says Dr. Angeles. “After the treatment, they see the difference when they look at the mirror. They glow and look younger and more refreshed. Naturally, other people notice—and their comments make them feel even happier.”
Indeed, such a quick treatment can do wonders that not only improve the look but also how the person feels more about herself. Isn’t it more exciting to see your face look more vibrant as you feel younger than your age? As one of Dr. Angeles’ patients puts it, “Hello, attractiveness, and goodbye to ageing!”