Botox Injections Are They good For You?
by Anne on January 28, 2010
in Anti-Aging
The desire for staying young or looking young is as old as humanity itself. It has led to countless legends of those even willing to sell their soul in exchange for the fountain of youth and its benefits. One of the ways for doing so and growing in popularity these days, are cosmetic therapies and injections. Such ads promote younger looking skin with while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and this is what we have come to expect from them. 3 products stand out in popularity: Restylane, collagen and of course, Botox® injections. We have come to be very familiar with Botox® namely through the Hollywood stars who use it extensively as their appearance is associated to their popularity as actors.
But what is Botox® and how does it work? Botox is approximately thirty years old and its treatment is approved by the FDA (Food and drug association). Botox is a purified protein derived from clostridium botullinum, a toxin also associated with food poisoning. Botox® is the most popular treatment for wrinkles says ASAPS (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery).The botullinum toxins work by blocking the signals telling your muscles to relax. In fact, it has become a household name. And it has been licensed in Canada in 1990 as being a safe and effective a treatment of choice when it come to overactive muscles. Botox® injection leads to the muscle becoming inactivated thus, reducing wrinkles. The frowning lines are soothed out and loose their appearance after one week. Botox® works great on laugh lines, neck bands, forehead lines and crows feet. Treatments for crow’s feet usually require two to three treatments while the lines on your forehead may require five or more injections. It is a very simple treatment and it requires very small doses. The whole injection process takes about ten minutes and doesn’t keep patients from returning to their daily routine. After the injection, ice may be applied locally to reduce swelling. Massaging the treated area is not recommended as this may cause bruising. The procedure requires no anesthesia. Botox should not be used during breastfeeding, pregnancy or on neurology patients. The effects of Botox® injections are known to last anywhere from three to six months and is virtually painless; you may fell discomfort or even mild pain but most patients find the discomfort very tolerable. It is said that this procedure won’t reverse wrinkles caused by sun damage. Botox® injections is the alternative chosen by the many who do not wish to undergo surgery. Some complications due to a risk of adverse reactions or side effects can be associated with Botox® treatment and it should be investigated before you decide if this is right for you.
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The #1 way to look young is always wear sunscreen! Research online and buy the best one with SPF and a high PPD factor. That will keep you looking younger 10x more than any diet. And use retinoids at night.
In theory having Botox injections might prevent wrinkles later in life, but I wonder about the practicality of it. Here's my trick…
drink lots of water
cleanse your skin 2x day with cetaphyl
use a moisturizer w/ suncreen like Purpose
use a nightcream like Avon hydrofirming
use an eye cream like Oil of Olay eye pods
wear a sun visor if you are in the sun
if you have the courage use an umbrella in the full sun
At the rush to pay for a U.S. health-related change, Botox treatments to soft lines and wrinkles won’t be taxed, however going to a tanning salon is.
Actually botox is NOT being linked to Multiple Sclerosis.
Botox works by blocking the release of a substance called acetylcholine. It is the substance that activates the sweat glands. Supposed to be relatively effective . Botox usually costs $10-$15 per "unit" injected. Not sure how many units each treatment is, but I'd bet on spending several hundred dollars per session.
Has anybody looked at the article concerning some people doing Botox comestic shots on their own ? Yep, that’s right…
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