Sigh, done with wrinkles in seven 'pain-free' minutes!

Not that a patient is required to sip a cup of coffee while undergoing this new wrinkle treatment. But it is akin to that as it takes only seven minutes to get rid of ageing signs, including sunspots, blemishes, unsightly veins and scars.

Before you can even sigh, consider the 'express' promise of a new cosmetic procedure called Aesthera PPx. The technique works by combining a laser with vacuum suction to erase signs of ageing and rejuvenate the face.

Unlike conventional lasers, cosmetic surgeons claim that the device is virtually pain-free and is five times faster than existing laser treatments. “Over a period of time, Aesthera PPx can also help plump out and smooth the skin, helping the patient look years younger,” the doctors added.

In the UK where it was introduced last October, the 'coffee-break face-lift' – as hyped - costs 350 pounds. But since on an average a person’s face will need to undergo five treatments, the total cost goes for 1,450 pounds. A little stiff compared to a tall espresso.

Some of the first few people who tried the treatment said that they were extremely happy and satisfied with the results. One of the female patients in the UK attest:

"I didn't know what to expect, but it wasn't painful at all, just like soft vacuum suction on my face… My face is less red and the veins are gradually disappearing. I can't wait to have the full course and see the finished result. I wish they had invented it years ago."

Meanwhile, The Daily Mail quoted Mel Braham, chairman of the Harley Medical Group, as saying:

"Patient demand for fast and effective treatments for skin conditions and as men and women look for the new breed of lasers to provide pain-free treatment for a variety of skin problems."