I have tried the wild new celeb-approved beauty tools and treatments that have been set to replace anti-wrinkle injections for good: polished with Elise Wilson

Welcome to Polished with Elise Wilson, where the qualified make -up artist and hairdresser of Femail answers you questions, advice and trials shares the emerging beauty and skin care trends You Not necessary.

I will be completely honest, I am no stranger to a needle.

Anti-wrinkle injections and I have been in a long-term relationship since my late 1920s fillersShells, lasers and enough LED masks to illuminate a small city at the moment.

I have also been a beauty journalist for more than 15 years, which means that my (poor) face has been put at stake in the name of research – and pure vanity – more often than I can remember.

But lately there has been a fashion word that did the rounds at beauty events, in Derm clinics and, of course, on the Instagram story of every A-Lister: skin tightening.

Not only the kind that you get from a good night’s sleep, which beats expensive skin care, defeated a liter of green juice and practicing some face massaging.

No, no, science is much more advanced than that now.

I am talking about the new wave of high-tech, non-invasive treatments and tools that claim that you can cancel, support and come up with your face without The use of a syringe.

‘We have now gone from’ Heat and Hope ‘to a precise ultrasound now,’ Aly Rosen, owner of Aly Rose -Sesthetics In Sydney, it told me.

A few weeks ago, one of the latest treatments in the block made international headlines when Kim Kardashian placed it to its 356 million Instagram followers.

A week earlier on the biggest evening of the year of fashion, it shared with Gala, the reality television star, 44, an up-close and personal look behind the scenes to her new favorite skin treatment: Sofwave.

“This is my third time that I do @sofwavemed and I think it’s one of the few lasers that works for the fire!” Kim wrote about her Instagram story with a photo of herself that underwent the non-invasive laser procedure.

Indeed, a very daring explanation for the woman who has access to the best treatments in the world – but has it influenced me to book for it? Absolute. But about that in a minute.

With all the seemingly great things, however, there are few sides about this new and flowering sector of the beauty industry.

I think the most important to me are the costs. When it comes to all this technology, the treatment rate levels for both in-clinical and home devices can be a bit dazzling.

You have to consider skin tightening as an investment – and that brings me to my next disadvantage: time.

According to the experts, this technology is designed to stimulate our skin at a cellular level to restore our decreasing (sigh) collagen and elastin from the inside.

If you are committed to professional sessions, several treatments are required for the best results, or a special routine when choosing a home device.

I was professionally informed by Aly that you have to wait about three months to see initial changes in the tightness and glow of your skin, whereby the results continue to improve the next six.

If all the talk about technology and lasers has a little overwhelmed you, I have only mentioned a few top treatments and devices that you can consider for your own skin tightening.

The Professional Power players

These in-clinical treatments are those who sneak your favorite celebrities between red carpet performances. Here are only a few of the most familiar machines, and what distinguishes them.

Sofwave

Relatively new for Australia, this is the exact treatment that Kim Kardashian has been enthusiastic about.

So, as a 36-year-old beauty enthusiast himself (with a weak jaw line that chases my selfies), I immediately booked.

Although I cannot speak (not yet!) With my breathtaking results, I can tell you that the treatment lasted less than an hour, used ultrasound, felt like hot pulses that flash my skin – strangely satisfactory and totally acceptable – and I only walked away with only the weakest flush.

It fires seven ultrasound beams at a depth of 1.5 mm and is seriously powerful.

Cost: Sofwave costs $ 4500 for a full-face and neck treatment, with a half-face options available. I know this sounds exxy, but you only need one treatment a year, so it can be justified if you have to cut others.

Morpheus8

Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Holden and even Paula Abdul spoke about their love for Morpheus8.

A combination of micronedling and radio frequency, it pops up and helps with pores.

Yes, it sounds frightening. Yes, you look like a tomato for a day or two. But the glow after that? Unreal.

Last year I was lucky to have three sessions (that is the recommended amount, apart for a month), and my front and afters were incredible – especially the definition of my cheekbones.

Would I do it again? Yes, but let me warn you – a lot of narcotic, happy gas and your ‘big girl’ pants are needed for this. It is welcome.

Cost: The great thing about Morpheus8 is that you can focus on certain areas, depending on your worries.

You look at a starting price of $ 450 for small areas such as around the mouth or eyes, and a maximum of $ 1350 for full facial and neck treatment.

Emface

This fun -looking treatment uses electromagnetic energy and radio frequency to strengthen the facial muscles and lift the skin.

It is actually as if you give your face a training by walking up the muscles.

Celebrities such as Eva Longoria, Jessica Simpson, Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Osbourne are converts of this crazy treatment – who promises no pain or downtime.

I had four sessions, a week apart.

Cost: A full face costs around $ 800 per treatment, with four recommended.

Het Helden at home

If you are too busy, too brutal or afraid to see the business end of a machine, I can recommend investing in a home skin-tighth tool instead.

Think of this as a long -term investment in your face and make sure you set aside some time every evening (on the couch that helps Netflix) to devote it. Consistency is the key here, remember.

Nuface Trinity $ 563

This cult favorite microcurrent device is a strong favorite of Miranda Kerr and just look at her skin.

It controls soft electrical currents and is also supplied with a range of targeted skin care products, if your budget permits.

Ziip Halo Nanocurrent ™ and microcurrent face barrel device $ 792.99

Made by an electric beautician at the stars, this slim small tool makes a combination of nanocurrent and microcurrens to lift, show and even help with acne.

The app-conducted treatments are easy to follow and bonus points to look like a sci-fi prop.

Tripollar Stop VX Gold 2 $ 1299

By far the most spark plug and expensive, I think the gilded aesthetics speaks me, but the price can be a bit unrealistic for some.

This radio frequency device heats the skin to stimulate mulletism.

It feels like a warm stone massage and is especially great for the jaw line.

Foreo Bear $ 549

It looks as cute as a button, but this device has a blow.

There have been a few variants over the years, but the bear tones with the help of strong microcurrens.

It also massages the skin with soft pulsations to stimulate blood flow. Hello Glow.

Safeguard:

This article is based on my personal experience.

All cosmetic procedures mentioned were carried out under the advice and supervision of a registered healthcare provider.

This is not an advertisement for a specific product or treatment. Consult a qualified doctor for advice tailored to your individual needs.