Instant Facelifter: Is a Facelift in a Bottle Really Possible?

FACELIFTER

There are numerous products these days claiming to give you a facelift in a bottle, but if you've plunked down your hard earned money, you've probably found that most don't really work. Nothing but an invasive surgical treatment is going to really give you a true facelift.

However, as the science of beauty progresses, there are numerous new products that really will help noticeably firm and tone the skin. They are usually short-lived or temporary results, but then sometimes that's all you need. If you're not able or willing to spend thousands and have a true surgical procedure, it may be enough for you to get results that hang out for a few hours, days or months before diminishing.

Facelifter is one of those products that will produce actual noticeable results--albeit short-lived. It's a 30-minute at-home procedure that will help to temporarily firm and tone your skin and give it a glow. The results don't stay long (maybe about a day or two), but if used consistently they can be maximized.

What it is: It's a goopy, sticky masque that actually, as it dries, provides an immense tightening effect and helps (it claims) to work the underlying muscles of your skin. When you use it properly, you can really see a change in your face (tighter, lifted lids, firmer jowls and cheeks, less laxity and a nice, smooth glow to your skin.

It's applied on a wet face in a particular way. Then you need to lie down or even invert your head (like lay with your head slightly backward off the side of the bed). It takes about 30 minutes to get a full effect; cutting it short usually cuts short the results. It dries extremely tight (really, you'll look like a creature from a horror film when it's fully dry). It's then removed and voila! You should see some immediate results your first time. It's enough to make people think you look well-rested or maybe like you got a facial or something--not drastic, but good enough to give you a boost in your step.

It's a good option before a big night out, reunion, job interview, hot date, etc. when you really want to take the time to look your best. If you'd like to know more or get a bottle, or see before/after shots, visit: Ageless Beauty in 30 Minutes

Review Update: Accent for Cellulite & Face Firming

I am such a guinea pig. I try nearly anything--especially for cellulite! You can read my first post about the Accent treatment. After numerous requests from readers, I've decided to give you an update. I've had a full treatment package of 6+ treatments on my worst cellulite area (front of my thighs) and I'm just starting treatments on the back of my thighs. In addition, I've started treatments for firming my face. Here goes...

The treatments last about 35-45 minutes. They consist of running a radio-frequency "wand" over the area (the cellulite body treatments include two probes: one for liquifying and reducing fat deposits and one for skin firming). Now, I'm going to be honest: They can hurt. The wands get very hot (scorching) and sometimes can cause a very painful moment. I've not had any burns or any telltale signs (except for a few bruises where the wand was run repeatedly over a certain area). If you have an experience practitioner, the hot spots aren't so bad, but be prepared either way.

Did it work? Well yes and no. After my second treatment I saw really noticable results so of course I expected amazing results as I went on. Unfortunately I seemed to pleateau and not until after my 6th treatment (plus a stepped-up exercise routine), did I see more good results. I do drink a ton of water, have a decent diet (no yo-yo weight gains/losses) and I work out nearly daily, still I have noticeable cellulite. This has helped, but I do feel I would need more treatments or at the very least, a solid monthly maintenance plan to keep it at bay.
I've started the treatments on the back of my thighs and I'll keep you posted on how they go--not much noticeable yet.

For the face...my face isn't showing extreme age yet. I do maintenance (Thermage, peels, etc.) to keep sagging and wrinkles away. This treatment is mostly as a preventative measure for me. I do feel these treatments are worth it. I am always told I look at least 10 years younger than I am so I guess what I'm doing is working! These Accent treatment for face firming are not bad. They wand does get hot and there have been a few "ouch" moments, but no lingering problems. Plus they feel pretty good when they are just warm. They leave my face glowing and looking and feeling firmer but this is temporary. I will complete the set of 6 and keep you posted.

All in all, Accent has helped "remove" some of the cellulite from my thighs. I need to complete a full set of 6 on the back to see if it goes better than the front. The pictures they show of results are pretty remarkable and honestly, I wouldn't expect these results, but it does help. However, with hours of appts., thousands of dollars and a bit of pain Accent isn't necessarily the wunderkind I was expecting.

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