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Need to up my game, fillers, electric impulse machines...in what order

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Spellegrin · 12/01/2023 09:15

I've always been pretty low maintenance but think I need to do something now. I've been reading about the facial machines on this forum and the LED light ones and I'm going to go for it.
I got a bonus from work at xmas and I'm going to treat myself.
What order do I have to do things in? If I get fillers can I then use a machine?

I've also been reading about A313 retinol.
All advice welcome.

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Farmageddon · 12/01/2023 11:50

The thing is, it depends on what exactly you want to improve (for example: fillers don't address dull or uneven skin tone, they simply give more volume to the face, whereas most skincare wont increase facial volume, but will brighten and even out skin tone). Every product or device is usually to address a specific issue so maybe focus on two or three things you want to improve.

I would say start with a daily routine that is simple and that you will stick to. and then you could build on that with in office procedures (if you want).

A basic routine I would recommend is:

Morning
Vitamin C serum (brightens and evens skin tone)
Moisturiser
Sunscreen (protects against UV damage)

Evening
Gentle cleanser
A retinol product (over time can increase collagen production and cellular turnover)
Moisturiser

It's important to be realistic about what at home devices can do, and also how much time and consistency you are willing/able to invest in them.

I bought a Nuface device which I didn't like, but some people rave about them. To be fair I found it a faff to use, and stopped bothering with it after a while so no idea if it would give better results with consistent use.

I have invested in an LED facemask, but only got it recently so it's too early to tell if it makes much of a difference. However my expectations are low enough, I'm hoping for mild to moderate difference rather than significant.
But I guess every little helps!

wibblewobbleball · 12/01/2023 11:54

If you've always been low maintenance don't buy something like a light therapy or electrical impulse machine - you won't use it. Add sunscreen to your morning routine and retinol to your evening one as suggested above. Then the quickest, highest impact and low effort thing you can do is Botox - get three areas, twice a year, and you'll look fresher, brighter and younger. Be clear you don't want to look "frozen".

urbanbuddha · 12/01/2023 12:57

'The Tweakments Guide' by Alice Hart-Davis would be a good book for you. She's also got a website.

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