Non-surgical cosmetic procedures are the safer choice when you want to improve your appearance without going in for a surgical procedure. There are several non-surgical cosmetic procedures available and being non-invasive, just about anyone can opt for them. It is not always necessary to look at plastic surgery as an option.

Non surgical cosmetic procedures can be broadly categorized into three types:

• Cellulite removal

• Anti wrinkle treatments

• Skin tightening

Cellulite removal

Cellulite is the collection of lumpy fat deposits mostly around the thighs and buttocks, particularly in women. This can happen as a result of age, diet and genetic factors. Cellulite removal is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that can improve the appearance of the person and increase confidence levels. There are two types of cellulite removal: Mesotherapy and VelaSmooth. Mesotherapy uses injections to improve blood circulation and break down fats that cause cellulite. VelaSmooth improves the skin using radio frequency and infrared lights.

Anti wrinkle treatments

Anti wrinkle treatments are used to minimize the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines caused by the loss of collagen and elastin. Non-surgical cosmetic procedures available to treat wrinkles are Botox, chemical peels, collagen injections, laser treatments, Microdermabrasion, Restylane, Radiance and Thermage. Each of these is suitable for a particular part of the body or type of wrinkle. Choosing the right method is important with the doctor’s help.

Skin tightening

Loose skin is a sign of aging. There are several outpatient treatments that can be performed in fifteen minutes to a couple of hours to show results for skin tightening, which can take decades off someone’s appearance. With treatments like Thermage, just one application is enough and this can be completed in an hour. Sometimes, more than one treatment may be required depending on the desired results. Thermage focuses on tightening the skin around the neck, eyes and chin using intense radio frequency waves. Skin tightening can also be achieved by "thread lift" which improves appearance by tightening the skin. This is a quick way to achieve a face lift and look younger.

Another skin tightening treatment called Titan stimulates collagen in the deeper layers of the skin using infrared light. Arasys uses electrical signals for abrupt muscle contraction, which is similar to doing exercise without actually doing it. The treatment simulates exercise that equals three hundred sit ups but without the actual effort. The idea is to burn fat and tighten the skin when the muscles contract.

Non-surgical cosmetic procedures are the ideal way to work on looking several years younger without the tension of having to undergo surgery and its related complications. The best results might come from actual plastic surgery, but for most people, it is possible to achieve what they want through non-surgical cosmetic procedures.