There
has recently been a lot of hype about non-surgical face lifts. Compared
to surgical face lifts, these ones are subtle and the effects remain
for months after the initial treatment. This option has attracted many
who prefer a more conservative approach towards achieving a face lift –
without going under the knife. One such option is Anna’s Celebrity Lift,
which involves injections that can be performed in a couple of hours in
the clinic.
What is Anna’s Celebrity lift?
It
is a non-surgical lift combining botulinum toxin A and hyaluronic acid
in one treatment. The injec- tion method is distinctive to myself and
hence the name. It is performed based on Anna Hoo’s Asian Facial Beauty
Principle.
What is Anna Hoo’s Asian Facial Beauty Principle?
The
basic principle of facial enhancement is to en- hance the beautiful
part of the face and harmonise the rest of the facial features to create
a balanced, youthful and confident appearance After years of traveling
and learning from world-renown aesthetic dermatologists and aes- thetic
plastic surgeons, I noticed that the conven- tional ‘balanced’ facial
features are based on the Caucasian face. A treatment plan that is based
on a Caucasian face does not suit the Asian face and often gives
unnatural results on Asian patients. I have, therefore, come up with my
very own Facial Beauty Principle for treating patients. This can be
individually tailored for face enhance- ment and sculpting Asian faces.
What does Anna’s Celebrity Lift entail?
Every
face has areas which give the face charac- ter – a signature feature,
if you like. They are the parts of the face that leave a crucial
impression when you first meet someone. The challenge lies in
identifying these facial parts and enhancing them without changing them
with botolinum toxin A and hyaluronic acid. This is followed by
harmonising the rest of the face to fit in with the signature parts of
the face. By doing so, not only are we maintaining the main character of
an individual face but also balancing out the rest of the face. The
main areas most Asians need to target are the cheeks, nose, lips and
chin – which can be seen as an imaginary "T" down the centre of the
face. The horizontal line is drawn from the right cheek to the left
cheek while the vertical line extends from the frown line down to the
chin. These are the main areas of focus in Anna’s Celebrity Lift.
Undoubtedly, everyone is unique and the target area will be different
from one person to another.
What role do botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid play in this treatment?
Botulinum
toxin A relaxes tensed facial muscles and reduces wrinkles. It is
administered in optimal doses to create a relaxed rather than plastic
look. Additionally, this medicine creates a lifting effect on the skin
which lasts for months. Hyaluronic acid enhances the shape of the face
giving it sharp and distinctive features. It also replenishes volume on
the face that has been lost due to aging, returning to it a soft and
plump contour. This facial curve or contour is tailored to each
individual’s appearance based on Anna’s Beauty Principles so as to have
harmony in all the features. The treatment proper also improves
hydration and blood circulation to the face, giving it radiance and
suppleness.
Who are the ideal candidates for Anna’s Celebrity Lift?
Anna’s
Celebrity Lift is for everyone. Anyone who wants a fresh, confident and
glowing face is welcome. The majority of my patients who want this
treatment are around 25 to 45 years of age. Some of them have had
plastic surgery in the past and are keen to maintain so that they enjoy
longer-lasting results while some would like more definitive treatment
of their facial features, which may be flat and unattractive. Having
said that, I have to stress that the lift enhances but does not
drastically alter the facial features of a person.
What can the patient expect of Anna’s Celebrity Lift?
A
fresh, radiant look which translates to appearing three to five years
younger in under two hours of treatment. The best thing about the
treatment is that the improvement continues for months after the
treatment. There is a low risk of transient, minimal bruis- ing and
swelling immediately after the treatment but that’s all. In our Asian
community, a person with a pleasant complexion is at a distinct
advantage in terms of social life and life at work. One need not be
extraordinarily good looking. But having well- looked after and
harmonious facial features is highly beneficial. Anna’s Celebrity Lift
is aimed at assisting patients to achieve harmonious facial fea- tures
so that a celebrity-like confidence is attained. The improved confidence
will undoubtedly have an impact on quality of life.
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