Neostrata Line Lift: Non-surgical line reversal treatment
Anti-aging expert Dr. Marinos Petratos talks to us about the latest technology in the field, as well as some tips on when and how to start a good skincare regime.
Botox, fillers and plastic surgery have become increasingly popular due to celebrities sharing their painful and expensive beauty secrets and procedures with the rest of us. Who wouldn’t mind getting fast results without undergoing painful injections and - in the worst case scenario -meeting the knife?
Anti-aging expert and practitioner Dr Marinos Petratos, representing NeoStrata Skin-Active Line, spoke to Marie France Asia about the new revolutionary line treatment that seems to be reversing the signs of aging without resorting to painful needle procedures and surgery.
The NeoStrata Line Lift Duo (right) has been handed over to Marie France Asia and we will act as your trustworthy guinea pigs for the recommended trial period and will come back to provide accurate feedback soon. Results are supposed to be visible after 4-16 weeks of daily consistent usage and are allegedly successful on wrinkles and stubborn lines that do not respond to traditional anti-aging skin care regime.
But until our verdict is out, Dr. Petratos answers our questions about the concern of every woman - mainly how to prevent or slow down the aging signs. Here's his response in a nutshell:
What are the major causes of skin aging?
'Genetics, sunlight, diet and stress all play an important role in the speed of aging of the skin. However blessed and careful we might be with factors that influence aging, everyone will start seeing signs of aging with time and can opt to use anti-aging products'.
When should we start using anti-aging products and how can we select the correct product?
- - 'A healthy anti-aging routine should be practiced since a young age. I advises using sunscreen at any age, especially as a child when exposing the skin to sunlight. A healthy diet rich in anti-oxidants is also important to help fight the causes responsible for pre-mature aging.
- - As a woman gets older, the number one priority is to cleanse the skin thoroughly to avoid accumulation of grease and impurities in the pores.
- - The daily skincare should also include a good moisturiser that is appropriate for the age and desired anti-aging effects.
- - Younger women can start using products containing polyhydroxy acid, which is a safe, side-effect free ingredient.
- - Slightly older skins can use products containing glycolic acid, polyhydroxy acid, anti-oxidants like grape seeds and products containing peptides.'
Good news ahead
Dr Petratos suggests that with today’s technology and beauty care advancement, there are many more non-surgical procedures being used in the world than there used to be two decades ago. All this technological advancement has delayed resorting to drastic procedures.
He also supports NeoStrata products as they are not only founded and helmed by award winning dermatologists, but also backed by clinical evidence and results prove that they do indeed activate the skin’s natural fillers, thus reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
So next time you see yourself debating whether to have fillers or go under the knife - why not give these far less invasive and promising Line Lift duo a try? We're certainly working on it!
Lilyth Compostella
