Nonsurgical cosmetic devices -- are they the fountain of youth?
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Zeltiq. Exilis. Fraxel. If you don’t recognize those names, it’s probably just a matter of time. Zeltiq machines are used as a nonsurgical alternative to liposuction, Exilis is a device used to tighten skin and smooth wrinkles, and the Fraxel laser is supposed to resurface skin and dimish age spots, among other things.
They are all emblematic of a growing trend -- the growth of nonsurgical cosmetic devices and treatments. ‘Some patients only want a little bit of change,’ says Dr. Jeffrey Kenkel, president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Others ‘just aren’t interested in a surgical option.’
They’re seeking procedures that are less expensive, less painful and less disruptive than, say, a face lift. And in some cases, it can all happen in 45 minutes.
Susan Carpenter reports on the latest procedures -- who says the fountain of youth is hard to find?
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