Safe Travels!

Leaving the city behind is reason enough to be lured into a vacation. However, some people today are adding another interesting dimension to their idea of a break: the prospect of recovering from a lavish cosmetic procedure.

The idea is to return from a break not just revitalised in the mind but also in body and skin. A vacation not only rejuvenates you, but also  provides the crucial downtime needed for some aesthetic procedures to settle down.

While a Botox shot can prevent crow’s feet and forehead lines by relaxing the muscles responsible for them, immediately jumping into a life of stress right after the process will hinder its longevity. It is no secret that celebrities take off to exotic locations right after a Botox procedure to avoid media glare, but in fact they also travel to make sure that the effects of Botox last longer. There are also a few other non-invasive procedures whose effects are enhanced by the healing powers of a vacation:

Lip Augmentation: As we age, the facial features including the cheeks and lips experience a loss of volume. This is accompanied by appearance of fine lines around the mouth. A session with hyaluronic acid fillers can give you pronounced lips. Because this procedure comprises two sessions, it is often advised that patients take a holiday in the time between two sessions. If you are conscious about showing your lips, as they settle after the procedure, to your immediate social circle, you should definitely travel to a place where you can relax far from the stigma and pressure of your immediate surroundings.

Skin rejuvenation: The high degree of pollution in our environment, puts a lot of stress on our skin, leaving it dull, pigmented and dry. A lot of people seek aesthetic solutions for skin rejuvenation. Procedures such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and laser skin resurfacing help exfoliate the damaged outer layer of skin.  Due to the fact that the reason you are having this procedure is the effect of stress on your skin, a change in environment right after a procedure like this can only rejuvenate you further while cementing the effects of the cosmetic procedure.

Correcting under-eye hollows: Dark circles and under eye hollows are common in young men and women today. With greater exposure to digital screens, faulty lifestyles and lack of nutrition, this problem aggravates. When administered intelligently under the eyes, hyaluronic acid fillers and laser resurfacing can help reduce the appearance of dark circles.

— The writer is a cosmetic physician.