For those of us with plenty of money to throw at anything our hearts desire, cosmetic surgery, liposuction, and a host of expensive and time consuming spa services are eagerly awaiting our decision to go for the fast solution to our aging sagging faces. However, not everyone has that kind of money necessary to do these types of procedures right, and even if we can afford it, we have to ask ourselves if surgery and or liposuction is really the right way to go.
We've all heard it takes as more muscles to frown than it does to smile, but when you look in the mirror and see a sagging lackluster face, it doesn't seem like there are fewer muscles needed to smile. So, what can you do if you want your face to shape up? Plenty of so-called experts will advise this product or that product - but can putting something onto your face really make any difference?
There are basically two camps for fixing your face - the hard core go to a plastic surgeon camp, and the strengthen and tone your facial muscles just like you can strengthen and tone any other muscle by exercising camp. The folks who opt for the strategies in the first camp typically have lots of money and even when really can't afford it, still proceed with that option because they want 'instant' results. The folks in the latter camp are usually more interested in long term results and may or may not have funds to go with the first camps choices. These folks research the alternatives available to them and opt for the prefer safer, more natural, and in the long-run more effective method of taking care of themselves.
Instant gratification, that's something we are all taught (by advertisers) to want and to expect. Cosmetic surgery has the benefit of giving almost immediate results (once we heal, and remove the bandages - that is.) Unfortunately, there's frequently a price to be paid for messing so drastically with whatever we were blessed with in our DNA. We've all seen the horrible images of surgeries-gone-bad that Paparazzi are only too thrilled to photograph of the unfortunate B and C list and occasional A list celebrity.
Truth be told, surgical procedures are effective, much of the time. Unfortunately, while there is no guarantee that it will work, as flawless surgery is often reserved for truly wealthy who can afford the most expensive plastic surgeons, who charge upwards of $10K and more every time they take their scalpel out. It's not for the likes of us regular folk.
Alternatively, you could just decide to approach the problem from the inside out. With only a few minutes a day and with a tiny financial investment (just enough to learn your routines) you can rebuild your face, your jaw line, and even your droopy eyelids by becoming a face-fitness fanatic.
Facial fitness is not a new concept. The yogi's have been practicing it for centuries. Professional singers have great facial musculature and high cheek bones even when they are overweight, simply because they are constantly giving their facial muscles a work-out. We unwittingly alter, shape and mold our faces with every frown, squint or yawn or twitch we do. The trick is to know exactly what to start doing on a regular basis to begin to alter our appearance in the direction we seek.
So, let's say you want to look into the whole face-fitness trend, where can you go? There are really only a few major experts and players currently marketing books, videos, and even on-line training programs. You'll want to probably take a look at all of their approaches to see which one fits your learning method and budget. But even the most expensive on-line training program will be a fraction of the cost of taking the surgery route. And once you learn the relatively simple techniques and routines, you won't have to go to the gym to work-out, you'll be able to get your face fit at home, while watching TV, while walking the dog...
If there's anything that doesn't make sense, it's why people are still paying so much for surgery that has a high chance of failure, rather than investing less money and more time into something that has a virtually 100% chance of working well. Who do you think has won the facial reconstruction battle? I know which side I'm barracking for. - 30516
We've all heard it takes as more muscles to frown than it does to smile, but when you look in the mirror and see a sagging lackluster face, it doesn't seem like there are fewer muscles needed to smile. So, what can you do if you want your face to shape up? Plenty of so-called experts will advise this product or that product - but can putting something onto your face really make any difference?
There are basically two camps for fixing your face - the hard core go to a plastic surgeon camp, and the strengthen and tone your facial muscles just like you can strengthen and tone any other muscle by exercising camp. The folks who opt for the strategies in the first camp typically have lots of money and even when really can't afford it, still proceed with that option because they want 'instant' results. The folks in the latter camp are usually more interested in long term results and may or may not have funds to go with the first camps choices. These folks research the alternatives available to them and opt for the prefer safer, more natural, and in the long-run more effective method of taking care of themselves.
Instant gratification, that's something we are all taught (by advertisers) to want and to expect. Cosmetic surgery has the benefit of giving almost immediate results (once we heal, and remove the bandages - that is.) Unfortunately, there's frequently a price to be paid for messing so drastically with whatever we were blessed with in our DNA. We've all seen the horrible images of surgeries-gone-bad that Paparazzi are only too thrilled to photograph of the unfortunate B and C list and occasional A list celebrity.
Truth be told, surgical procedures are effective, much of the time. Unfortunately, while there is no guarantee that it will work, as flawless surgery is often reserved for truly wealthy who can afford the most expensive plastic surgeons, who charge upwards of $10K and more every time they take their scalpel out. It's not for the likes of us regular folk.
Alternatively, you could just decide to approach the problem from the inside out. With only a few minutes a day and with a tiny financial investment (just enough to learn your routines) you can rebuild your face, your jaw line, and even your droopy eyelids by becoming a face-fitness fanatic.
Facial fitness is not a new concept. The yogi's have been practicing it for centuries. Professional singers have great facial musculature and high cheek bones even when they are overweight, simply because they are constantly giving their facial muscles a work-out. We unwittingly alter, shape and mold our faces with every frown, squint or yawn or twitch we do. The trick is to know exactly what to start doing on a regular basis to begin to alter our appearance in the direction we seek.
So, let's say you want to look into the whole face-fitness trend, where can you go? There are really only a few major experts and players currently marketing books, videos, and even on-line training programs. You'll want to probably take a look at all of their approaches to see which one fits your learning method and budget. But even the most expensive on-line training program will be a fraction of the cost of taking the surgery route. And once you learn the relatively simple techniques and routines, you won't have to go to the gym to work-out, you'll be able to get your face fit at home, while watching TV, while walking the dog...
If there's anything that doesn't make sense, it's why people are still paying so much for surgery that has a high chance of failure, rather than investing less money and more time into something that has a virtually 100% chance of working well. Who do you think has won the facial reconstruction battle? I know which side I'm barracking for. - 30516
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Learn more about facial exercises and other method toget rid of a double chin. Lenore Highstrom's site explores natural & safe steps you can take to get a leaner sexier face, lose excess face fat and createperfect cheekbones.
