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The No Trace Face - What Is It?
Plastic surgery and various other medical procedures have become every day events for the rich and famous over the last few decades. Among those who have had such treatments are Pamela Anderson and Jordon – both of whom are probably better known for their enhancements than for their actual careers. But for those not wanting the world to know about their fights against nature there is a new term to learn – the ‘no trace’ face.
Essentially the ‘no trace’ face means that the surgery or procedures are so subtle that the results are less obvious. Let’s use Donatella Versace as an example of obvious surgery. The Italian fashion designer was born in 1955 but has had multiple procedures to try and defy the laws of aging. Amongst her more obvious enhancements are breast implants, lip enhancement and a face lift.
Another celebrity with fewer medical procedures but still obvious enhancement is X Factor judge Dannii Minogue. Dannii has had multiple botox injections which have led to what is coined as an ‘expressionless’ face.
Celebrities, and in fact the general public, don’t want such an obvious fake look and want to be known for their ‘naturally’ youthful appearance. Among the celebrities who are rumoured as having a ‘no trace’ face is 37 year old Gwyneth Paltrow. Although Gwyneth Paltrow states that her youthful complexion is due to a strict diet and rigorous exercise routine, medial observers have suggested that it is more likely the result of baby botox, cheek fillers and a non-surgical neck lift.
Jennifer Aniston who is currently 41, also maintains that she has had no procedures to create her youthful appearance and outright denies botox. However observers have suggested she has received baby botox to the eye area, forehead and dÈcolletage to remain tight, wrinkle free skin.
Another celebrity rumoured to have had botox is Sarah Jessica Parker who denies the rumours and puts her youthful appearance down to running around after her family, exercising and using a variety of anti-aging creams available on the market.
So lets take a look at what kinds of ‘no trace’ procedures are available.
- Baby Botox – this is a series of small botox injections which can be administered in virtually any area of the body. The philosophy of baby botox is ‘little and often’ and isn’t designed to freeze the face, but simply tighten it a little to make it look more youthful. Typically baby botox is commonly applied to the eyes to reduce crow’s feet, the forehead to reduce frown lines, around the mouth to reduce laughter lines and in the dÈcolletage remove wrinkles. Those who have baby botox are still able to move their facial muscles and have expressions.
- Cheek Fillers – one of the drawbacks of weight loss is that your face can look gaunt. Cheek fillers are gel based and are inserted into the cheeks to give a slightly plumper facial look which conveys health and youth. Fillers can also be used to reduce deep wrinkles.
- Collagen Injections – collagen is a natural substance which breaks down over time to leave sagging and wrinkles. Collagen injections are most commonly given to the face and are used to give plumper cheeks or fuller lips. Along the same lines as baby botox, the ‘no trace’ face requires small injections more frequently.
- Non Surgical Face Lift – this can include a number of different treatments from anti-aging creams and dermal fillers to electronic stimulations and restylane injections. It is basically any procedure done to enhance the appearance of the face that does not involve having a surgical procedure.
- Non Surgical Neck Lift – the neck is one of the key areas where aging is obvious as it is often less looked after then the face and can’t easily be disguised by makeup. Similar to the non surgical face lift, the neck lift can involve any non surgical procedure.
- Chemical Peels – this essentially involves using chemicals to peel away the top layers of the skin. The desired result is to reveal the younger, fresher skin underneath. A chemical peel can also remove freckles and age spots as well as areas of dry or scaly skin.
- Medical Microdermabrasion – this involves the outer most layer of skin being removed by light abrasion. As with the chemical peel, the fresher skin is revealed and certain aging signs such as age spots are removed.
Depending on the non surgical procedure taking place, the location of where the treatment is performed differs. Some treatments can be done in spas whilst others are done in medical centres. It is always best to seek medical advice before undergoing any procedure.
