| Rejuvenation refers to procedures used for | | | | Many experiments have been done for |
| reversing the aging process and regaining | | | | rejuvenation but they have obtained the increase |
| youthfulness. When people get older their health, | | | | in life span. There are eight types of hormones |
| strength, intelligence and attractiveness diminishes. | | | | which are the causes for aging factors: |
| History of all societies is full of people have | | | | Human growth hormone |
| searched for ways to regain the charm of youth. | | | | Sexual hormone e.g., testosterone or estrogen |
| The most famous is Alexander the Great who | | | | hormone |
| searched in the east for such an elixir. However it | | | | Erithropoietin (EPO) |
| is ironical that Alexander died very young. In the | | | | Insulin |
| future rejuvenation may become reality through | | | | DHEA |
| research on stem cells, biochemical repair or with | | | | Thyroid hormones |
| nanotechnology. | | | | Melatonin. |
| History of Rejuvenation | | | | Pregnenolone. |
| Many stories and myths tell us of the quest for | | | | These hormones are important in cell and tissue |
| rejuvenation. In olden days it was believed that | | | | repair. With age these hormones reduce in |
| magic or supernatural powers could bring back | | | | number and effectiveness. However in theory the |
| youth. In the16th century many expeditions were | | | | hormones can be replaced thus the body should |
| undertaken around the Caribbean Islands and into | | | | not age. Research is still going on to study the |
| Florida to find the Fountain Of Youth but the | | | | effect of these hormones. |
| fountain was never discovered. There were some | | | | Facial rejuvenation is a set of cosmetic |
| prevalent beliefs that certain potions or chemicals | | | | procedures used to increase or restore the |
| may restore youth. | | | | appearance of a younger age to the |
| The scientific method for rejuvenation started | | | | individual´s face by cosmetic surgery. The |
| when quest for rejuvenation reached its height | | | | surgical procedures tries to restore facial |
| with alchemy. All over Europe the alchemists were | | | | geometry and appearance of skin using |
| looking for mythical substances (Philosopher´s | | | | techniques/procedures like brow lift, elimination of |
| stone) which could turn anything into gold and also | | | | eye bags, eyelids lift, facial sagging and chin lift |
| restore youth. Although the goal was not | | | | and restoration of facial hairline. |
| achieved, alchemy laid the foundation for scientific | | | | The present option available for rejuvenation |
| methods and also to the medical advances of | | | | involves cosmetic changes to the individual to |
| today. | | | | create the appearance of youth. Cosmetic |
| Modern Developments on Rejuvenation | | | | surgery changes the individual´s appearance |
| As per modern science, there are no natural laws | | | | thus elevating his/her happiness level and may |
| to prevent successful rejuvenation. Aging is the | | | | have positive side effects. Cosmetic surgery of |
| cumulative effect of damage to cells, tissues and | | | | body involves removal of wrinkles on face, |
| organs. If damage can be repaired the result will | | | | removal of extra fat (liposuction) and reshaping or |
| be rejuvenation. | | | | augmentation of various body parts. |