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BEAUTY IN DETAIL / FACE Good mood and humour go hand in hand with spring. Some of us may hesitate to smile though and unattractive teeth do not always cause it. We often blame time, which brings more wrinkles on our faces as it goes by. The mimic wrinkles come first, even at young age due to constantly repeated facial expressions. The nature of these wrinkles is determined at first during adolescence, then they become persistent gradually. We must have simply just laughed too much or frowned too often but now we look like we’re frowning all the time. DID YOU KNOW … > Botox was used in medicine for the very first time 25 years ago and although you may think of it as of oldfashioned, the truth is that Botox finds new and new uses every once in a while. Aesthetic dermatology uses Botox mainly to correct mimic wrinkles and to stop and prevent sweating. Yes, you read well. No matter if it’s wet stains on your shirt that worries you in the summer months or you suffer from excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), Botox can solve your problem quickly and reliably. Botox links itself to neural endings of sweat glands and It doesn’t matter if the wrinkle is superficial or deep, aesthetic medicine can handle it. Facesculpting can easily solve smile lines, circles under the eyes or lost lip volume. Botox can help us with mimic wrinkles. Additionally, both techniques have wider use. Don’t you like the shape of your nose? No problem, non-invasive rhinoplasty will make your life a lot easier. And Botox? Well, that’s a real spring hit! DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF FACE SCULPTING Have you noticed that your face changes throughout the years? It may appear as a slow process but it does that all the time. Ageing does not only affect the quality of the skin but also the geometric appearance of your face. Skin fades and sags, eyelids and corners of the lips drop and all these could alter the natural contours of the face. Subcutaneous fat disappears, cheekbones start sticking out; wrinkles deepen and the contours of the nose alter. Understanding the aging process and the anatomy of human body is vital to obtain optimal results of facial rejuvenation procedures. For example, for those with thin skin and volume loss, tightly retracting the facial skin through surgical intervention may not be the best treatment but facesculpting could be. The art of reshaping the face to its most aesthetically pleasing proportions lies in advanced and professional application of dermal fillers. It is important to realise that modern requirements for such procedur