The Threadlift Facelift is HereWritten by Wendy Owen
The Threadlift Facelift is HereMany people in their middle years become depressed about their 'jowly' appearance. Even those who have looked after their skin scrupulously all their lives are not immune to skin sag in their late forties or fifties. Sagging skin is an inevitable part of aging. Unlike photo-aging which causes wrinkles, age spots, blotchy complexion and red veins, sagging skin is simply effect of gravity over time and seems to affect face more noticeably as it cannot be concealed by makeup. A face lift used to be only option open to those who wished for personal or professional reasons to restore a youthful glow to their faces. Other treatments such as laser surgery or chemical peels have no effect. Fortunately another option has appeared - threadlift. The threadlift, contour lift or Russian threads, call it what you will, is great for those who shudder at thought of a surgeons knife, no matter how skilful, cutting into skin of their face. Other bonuses are less discomfort and much shorter downtime necessary after this non surgical option. The threadlift procedure uses an intradermal thread which has tiny 'barbs' along its length. These barbs catch tissues below surface of skin, lifting surrounding area and producing a subtle but noticeable rejuvenating effect on face. Tiny slits are made in skin and threads are inserted with needles using a zig zag type pattern to ensure they adhere properly. The small slits should heal without requiring stitches and surgical tape is usually instead. The threadlift can be done under local anaesthetic and hospitalization is not needed.
| | Wheel Chairs and Curb RampsWritten by Nicole Thomas
Impact of curb ramps on people with mobility impairmentsCurb ramps are designed to provide access to people who use wheeled forms of mobility. Without curb ramps, people who use wheelchairs would not be able to independently access sidewalk and street. However, not all wheelchairs perform same on a curb ramp. Common types of wheeled mobility devices include manual and powered wheelchairs, as well as powered scooters. Each type of technology will benefit from different aspects of curb ramp design. For example, most powered mobility devices are maneuverable in small spaces due to their short wheelbase. Scooters have a longer wheelbase but have manual steering, and most can perform a three-point turn in tight spaces. Manual wheelchairs can turn on their own wheelbase but are difficult to steer on a cross slope as they tend to turn downhill.
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