BEAUTY

Five ways to drop years off your face

Turn back time.

If only it were that easy to prevent aging.

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TURN BACK TIME AND DROP YEARS OFF YOUR FACE

It’s no secret that aging is inevitable, but most want to try putting it off for as long as possible.

The market is flooded with pills, creams, and new technologies that claim to be the fountain of youth. But most of these lotions and potions are cheap marketing gimmicks endorsed by celebrities wanting to make a quick buck. 

As like with everything else in the world, you get what you pay for. Cheap is only sometimes cheerful and the most effective.

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Taking care of your skin is a continuous work in progress. Image: Polina Kovaleva.

The best process to drastically reduce aging is science, but this takes time and patience. 

Dr. Sheryl Smithies, a top Cape Town-based aesthetic dental surgeon and facial aesthetic specialist – shares her five long lasting tips to turn back the clock and aesthetically refresh your look.

Yes, you can drop five years off your face with her help. 

1. BE COMMITTED AND IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL

Today’s fast-paced world is demanding our bodies, and it is crucial to take the time to work on ourselves; body, mind, and soul. Your body is your only home, so you need to nourish and maintain it, but this takes time. Sadly, there are no quick fixes. 

By working with an aesthetic therapist and doctor, you can build a personalised treatment plan to ensure you gain the best out of your treatments and maintain your skin optimally to create a younger-looking you. 

A proper plan would span several months, if not an entire year, and focus on things like a facial peel and micro-needling

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