20100207_BOY058_e1_NWSNorth 29/01/2010 11:46 Page 58 Body & soul IT'S TIME TO ACELIFTS are firmly being left in the noughties, this decade is all about looking young without going under the knife. There are so many non-invasive anti-ageing products on the market now it's hard to know where to start. Whether to go for the needle or stick to lotions and potions is the question? Pauline Hughes general manager of Harley Medical group and beatuy expert Olga Duffy give their advice. F Dermal Filler - Costs from 285 Over time, the levels of hyaluronic acid in our body decreases causing our skin to become thinner, drier and less able to fix itself. This leads to a loss of elasticity causing fine lines and wrinkles to develop, and causes lips to lo se their fullness. Dermal fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm replace this hyaluronic acid, smoothing away troublesome spots such as forehead lines, frown furrows, lipstick lines, crow's feet and nose to mouth grooves. During the treatment small amounts of the filler is injected at the base of the wrinkle through a Face lifts are so last year, non surgical beauty treatments are the new path to younger-looking flawless skin Niamh BYRNE tiny needle. The filler instantly lifts and smoothes folds in the skin leaving no scarring. The treatment takes less than 30 minutes and lasts for six to nine months during which time it is broken down naturally in the body. Pauline says: "Fillers to enhance the lips are very popular. The lines need to be clinically there, otherwise the filler will just create lumps and bumps on the face." Olga says: "We don't know how these will look after somebody is using them for 10 years. A good alternative to fill in lines on the face is La Prairie Rose Illusion this gorgeous velvety gel smooths out lines on the face. Careful Now: Stretched facelift faces are quickly being replaced by puffy pillow faces. An over-indulgence in fillers can result in Contact Olga at Olgaduffymakeup@gmail.com To book in for a free consultation, with Pauline call 1800 24 24 42 or go to www.harleymedical.ie for more information. chubby chipmunk like cheeks. So go easy on them. The treatment takes about 3-5 days to start working and the full effect of Botox should be visible at 10 days after treatment. Pauline says: "Botox is used on the upper half of the face, around the eyes and forehead. We usually recommend women keep it up every four to six months. It's like going to the gym to lose weight, you need to keep going to maintain results." Olga says: "Botox freezes the muscle, over time because this muscle isn't being used it is going to sag so you become dependent on the Botox. A natural alternative is a really good nighttime serum. Any dehydration causes ageing so by keeping your skin hydrated you will naturally keep it looking Thank you... Botox - Costs from 310 Fillers correct wrinkles whereas Botox prevents by relaxing the facial muscles that cause them. During the treatment tiny quantities of Botox are injected into muscles weakening them over the next few days. Once the muscle is weakened and relaxed, it cannot contract. This means that there is no way to make crease forming facial expressions such as frowning, the lines gradually smooth out from disuse, and new lines are prevented from forming. 58 The mag