英語流行話題聽力:Unit 36 不靠整容手術年輕10歲

[00:00.06] Unit 36 Look 10 Years Younger without Surgery We all want do it: defy ageing, look younger, find the fountain of youth. [00:11.46] But how many of us actually take the plunge and do something about? [00:16.51] The numbers are surprisingly high. [00:18.46] In Japan, age - erasing procedures are a $100-million a-year industry. [00:24.40] In Singapore, 60 percent of those undergoing the procedures are between the ages of 35 and 64, [00:33.33] and 25 percent are men. [00:35.47] In Thailand, the government promotes plastic surgery tours. [00:41.08] Today a flood of products and procedures can prevent and slow the signs of ageing with little or no discomfort, [00:48.43] and without breaking the bank. [00:51.11] But be prepared for a lifetime of use, whether it is using topical cream every day or undergoing injections every three or six months. [01:01.50] Once a treatment is stopped, you have to start all over again. [01:07.29] Though there's still no magic pill that will completely erase signs of ageing, we are getting nearer. [01:13.42] Here are four surgery free techniques that can bring a youthful appearance. [01:18.07] Retinoid: Natural compounds from vitamin A, retinoids treat brown spots and superficial wrinkles. [01:28.18] When used regularly, topical cream containing retinoids reduce fine lines, roug skin and other signs of ageing. [01:36.15] Retinoids go deep into skin where they stimulate cell division. [01:42.35] This has two effect: repairing the top layer of skin and promoting the production of collagen, [01:49.48] a protein that makes skin supple. [01:53.19] Botox: Botox type A is becoming a top choice in Asia. [02:00.01] There is little wonder: Botox interrupts the connection between nerve and muscle, causing the surface area -- frown and forehead lines, [02:09.12] crow's feet and neck creases -- to relax, The results are great -- with wrinkles smoothed out, [02:16.46] younger brow positions, bigger double eyelids, making people look up to 10 years younger. [02:24.44] Skin fillers: As we age, out skin thins. [02:29.45] Fillers are injected into the skin to increase volume in tissue, the added plumpness gives the face structure and smoothes out deep wrinkles. [02:39.18] Thermage: This procedure heats and damages collagen. [02:45.54] In trun, the collagen contracts, then rebuilds and strengthens, tightening and lifting sagging skin. [02:54.59] Results can be seen immediately for men, but they may take two or four months to become visible for women. [03:03.02] Thermage is new, so long term results are unknown. [03:11.32] But it is believed that it will last 5 years, almost the same amount of time as a face lift.

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