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Waterfall City Health

The search for
THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

By Dr Alexander Diakakis. Specialist Plastic n 2024, the quest for the fountain our face diminish in volume and quality
and Reconstructive Surgeon FC Plast Surg I of youth continues to captivate while the underlying bony structure
(SA) MMed Plastic Surgery (WITS) MBBCh our imagination. The mythical weakens, particularly around the eyes,
(WITS), Netcare Waterfall City fountain was fabled to restore cheeks, and jawline.
the youth of anyone who bathed
in, or drank from its magical waters. Meanwhile, the relentless effects of
While the elusive spring remains our beautiful South African sun thin
beyond our grasp, advancements the skin, robbing it of elasticity and
in modern science and medicine firmness, revealing tell-tale signs of
continue to evolve in this sphere. ageing. This combination of factors
– volume loss, bone resorption, skin
Many surgical and non-surgical degradation, and the omnipresent pull
techniques and products are available of gravity – conspires to etch fine lines,
to help us look our youthful best. deepen wrinkles, and create sagging,
However, this plethora of options can resulting in a visage that may appear
be vastly overwhelming, so let’s discuss hollow, fatigued, or less vibrant.
some common treatments in a little
more depth. So, what tools do we wield in this battle
against time?
Firstly, what happens when we age?
As time marches on, the soft tissues of Enter Botox™. Botox™ is the tradename

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