A-List Beauty Treatments

The secret is out! 10 cosmetic procedures celebrities swear by.

Angelina Jolie, Julia Roberts, Sofia Vegara, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Winslet, Sharon Stone, Jennifer Lopez, Kardashians and the list goes on. Hollywood celebrities are considered beauty and fashion icons by many. Contrary to common belief, most Hollywood celebrities avoid going under the knife. Those who do, often make headlines when the surgery goes wrong or the results are too noticeable. So what is the secret behind flawless skin and youthful looks of the A-Listers?  

We’ve asked Dr. Ehsan Jadoon MBBS, FACAM, FCPCA from Medaesthetics, one of Australia’s leading Boutique Cosmetic Clinics, the ins and outs of Hollywood celebrity cosmetic treatments.

Are there any super expensive and secret treatments which only the millionaires can afford?

“Before we talk about this, it is important to understand that almost all Celebrities are constantly under the watchful eyes of Paparazzi’s and their cameras. When not in front of the Camera, the celebrities have extensive showbiz and other social commitments where they have to look their best. Hence, any cosmetic treatments or surgeries with major downtime is out of question for most.”

Are those treatments available in Australia?

“Fortunately yes! In fact, almost all cosmetic treatments available in Beverly Hills Medi Spas are available here in Australia at high end cosmetic medical clinics.”

So how do they do it?

“The answer is simple; most A-Listers get minimally invasive cosmetic skin rejuvenation procedures on regular intervals (6 to 12 weekly) to maintain their skin health and reverse the signs of ageing.”

What treatments the most popular cosmetic treatments in Hollywood?

1. Anti-Wrinkle Injections:

Over the past 10 years, Muscle Relaxants hold the top spot as the most requested cosmetic treatment in the US. The procedure is performed to soften the expression lines and takes less than 10 minutes in most cases. Results last 3 to 4 months.

2. Dermal Fillers:

The second most popular treatment performed by cosmetic doctors in Tinseltown. Fillers are gel implants injected in the skin to augment and enhance facial features. Cheek and Lip augmentation are popular among female celebrities. Males usually request Jawline augmentation for a more pronounced, masculine jaw. The treatment takes between 15 to 30 minutes in most cases. In experienced hands, the treatment is not too painful and downtime is 24- 48 hours max. Results last between 8 to 18 months in most cases.

3. Cosmeceutical Skin care:

Almost all global skin care brands pay mega dollars to Hollywood celebrities to endorse their products. However, when it comes to looking after their own skin, most celebrities actually use medical grade cosmeceutical skin care products available through high end cosmetic clinics.

4. Medi-Facials and Light Peels:

One of the easiest and quickest ways to rejuvenate your skin without much discomfort and down time. Medifacials and peels remain in the top 5 cosmetic treatments in Hollywood.

5. Microdermabrasion:

Diamond tip and Vibraderm microdermabrasions gently exfoliate the top most layer of dead skin in under 15 minutes, leaving your skin feeling fresh and youthful. There is usually no downtime apart from mild redness that may last a few hours.

6. Laser Facials and Peels:

Revlite™ laser is one of the most extensively used laser platforms in LA. Considered as the workhorse of the aesthetic industry, this laser has been filmed extensively in US reality TV shows like LA Ink and used by the Tattoff celebrity clinics LA. Revlite™ is capable for emitting several laser wavelengths and is considered the Gold Standard in Laser Tattoo removal and non-ablative skin rejuvenation.

A Revlite laser peel takes about 5 minutes. With no downtime or discomfort, it is one of the most popular laser treatment for skin rejuvenation in Hollywood. With higher energy setting and 2 wavelengths instead of one, the procedure is performed in under 15 minutes for the full face. It is an excellent way to tone the skin and improve conditions such as fine line, sun spots, enlarged pores and dull looking skin. There is about 24 hours of redness after the procedure.

7. Zeltiq™ Coolsculpting:

Coolsculpting by Zeltiq was launched about 6 years ago as a non-surgical alternative to liposuction. Extensive research was undertaken to produce this technology. It is probably the only non-surgical treatment that consistently delivers clinical results with over 90% patient satisfaction rate. Coolsculpting® is regarded as one of the leading fat reduction treatments in Hollywood.

8. Liposculpture:

Small area liposculpture using small, powered vibrational cannulas has become increasingly popular to sculpt body areas such as love handles in males and outer thighs in females. Chin and jawline liposculpture is also very popular. The procedure takes about 60 – 120 minutes. Patients are usually awake during the procedure. Down time is anywhere between 5 to 10 days of swelling of the treated area.

9. Platelet Rich Plasma (Vampire Facials):

Kim Kardashian is a big fan of this treatment. The procedure involves extracting platelets and growth factors from your own blood and reinjecting them in the skin for cell renewal and antiaging.

10. Sciton™ BBL Skin Rejuvenation:

Sciton™ is the most popular Aesthetic Medical brand among US Dermatologists. Sciton Joule™laser and Light platform is the work horse for most celebrity cosmetic dermatologists in LA. BBL (Broad Band Light) treatment regulates the cellular physiology of the treated skin by triggering a natural cell renewal cascade. The treatment reverses signs of sun damage and targets pigmentation and facial capillaries and rosacea like no other. Down time is about 5 days of redness.

Dr. Ehsan Jadoon MBBS, FACAM, FCPCA

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