Six Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures to Keep You Looking Your Best

With the state of today's economy, people are trying to cut back wherever they can, and stretch their budget farther. A lot of ladies (and men) are cutting back at the spa or salon, to help save a few pennies. However, you can still look good without spending a fortune. Instead of pricey surgical procedures, consider some great, simple non-surgical procedures that can save you time, money, and keep you looking your best. My personal maintenance budget every month is around $50, and I look like I've spent much more. I've chosen six of my favorite non-surgical alternatives, and will explain how you can get them, too.

First, as an alternative to costly surgery, try MicrodermAbrasion. MicrodermAbrasion exfoliates your skin and immediately visibly reduces the signs of aging by speeding up cellular regeneration. This process forces your skin to act much younger, and increases its firmness. This also reduces the appearance of lines, wrinkles and skin discoloration and scars. You can have MDA treatments done at most spas for around $150 per treatment, or you can purchase MDA kits from some of the major in-home cosmetic companies. My favorite is BeautiControl's MicrodermAbrasion kit. For around $60, you get the MDA buffer and crème, and one jar of BeautiControl's MDA crème will yield about 12 treatments. One treatment takes about three to five minutes, and is easy to fit into your daily skincare routine without even leaving your home. MicrodermAbrasion should only be used twice a week, however, to avoid damaging the skin.