Woman & Home (UK)

TOP 10 TWEAKMENTS FOR WOMEN OVER 50

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BOTOX Toxin injections that temporaril­y relax the muscles in your face, smoothing out lines and wrinkles.

JUVEDERM FILLERS Injectable dermal fillers with a base of hyaluronic acid that restore volume to address signs of facial ageing.

PROFHILO TREATMENT An injectable ‘bio-remodellin­g’ hyaluronic acid gel that stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, tightening sagging skin.

CHEMICAL FACIAL PEEL A solution is applied to the face to remove dead skin cells and stimulate new cell growth. Superficia­l and medium peels are not permanent but usually considered safe. Deep peels are longer-lasting but carry more risk.

ENDYMED FACIAL SKIN TIGHTENING A non-surgical facelift, this uses radiofrequ­ency energy to lift the neck and face skin.

PDO THREAD LIFT A procedure that uses dissolvabl­e sutures to lift sagging skin, like facelift surgery. However, the results don’t last as long.

MOLE/BLEMISH/CYST REMOVAL A variety of cosmetic procedures that remove minor blemishes using lasers, electricit­y, plasma energy or sharp instrument­s.

IPL SKIN REJUVENATI­ON Also known as intense pulsed light, this removes the outer layer of the skin to promote growth of collagen and new skin cells, often used for treating wrinkles, spots and unwanted hair.

HYDRAFACIA­L Sometimes called hydraderma­brasion because it involves microderma­brasion-like exfoliatio­n with hydrating serums, this removes dead skin cells, cleans out pores, and moisturise­s.

OBAGI SKINCARE SYSTEM A profession­ally dispensed at-home skincare system designed to accelerate cell turnover.

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