In this age of obsession/fixation on clear, smooth, young looking skin, alleged "best" wrinkle treatments are abounding, on TV, online, in magazines and newspapers.
Creams, microdermabrasion, topical collagens, snail extract are just among the claimants to the "best" title.
Let me tell you, it is still Botox that reigns supreme in the reduction and/or removal of fine lines and wrinkles.
Primarily because it works, and does immediately.
Creams and other applications declaring Botox-like results need weeks or even months to take effect.
You can depend on Botox to work, and to work instantly.
It costs higher than the creams and other treatments but, it's worth it.
What is Botox? Botox is taken from the toxin of a bacteria species Clostridium botulinum.
These bacteria used to be dreaded because of Botulism, often called "sausage poison".
Botulism would paralyze the whole body and often resulted in death.
Upon entrance into the body, the bacteria upsets the messaging of the chemical acetylcholine which paralyzes the muscle, prevents it from contracting.
The effect is short-term, from three to six months.
Botox was born in the 1990s from the collaborative explanation of Doctors Jean and Alastair Carruthers describing the cosmetic effects of Botulinum.
How does Botox treatment work? The cosmetic surgeon applies an anesthetic cream and then injects minute amounts of Botox under the skin.
Typically done as an outpatient procedure in a doctor's office, this takes only 10 to 20 minutes after which you can leave immediately afterwards.
How effective is Botox? Botox has reportedly reduced fine lines and wrinkles up to 80 percent.
Within a week of the procedure, you can see the results.
Typical patients are from 35 to 60 years old, and are generally satisfied with the results and the convenient procedure.
Botox is ideal for fine lines and wrinkles and its results are only temporary.
You have to plan on getting succeeding injections later.
If your wrinkles are already furrowed or your skin is sagging, a face lift combined with a forehead and/or eyelid lift would be required.
Facial roughness, uneven skin pigmentation or age spots will not be cured by Botox injections.
You should consider Botox as just one component of a full anti-aging plan.
Of crucial importance to the success of Botox treatment is the selection of injection sites, which is why your chosen surgeon has to be board certified.
S/he may cost more but you can't surely want to scrimp on your face.
Besides board certification, look for experience in your canvas of surgeons.
Doing injections is part of a doctor's job and training but, with regard to Botox, the appropriate dose in the precise location is critical.
When Botox is injected on a wrinkle instead of into the area of muscle contraction, well, you can expect a horrific sight.
Since you are already going to expend some money for your facial improvement, you might as well go about it as accurately as you can.
Hunt down a board certified plastic surgeon!
Creams, microdermabrasion, topical collagens, snail extract are just among the claimants to the "best" title.
Let me tell you, it is still Botox that reigns supreme in the reduction and/or removal of fine lines and wrinkles.
Primarily because it works, and does immediately.
Creams and other applications declaring Botox-like results need weeks or even months to take effect.
You can depend on Botox to work, and to work instantly.
It costs higher than the creams and other treatments but, it's worth it.
What is Botox? Botox is taken from the toxin of a bacteria species Clostridium botulinum.
These bacteria used to be dreaded because of Botulism, often called "sausage poison".
Botulism would paralyze the whole body and often resulted in death.
Upon entrance into the body, the bacteria upsets the messaging of the chemical acetylcholine which paralyzes the muscle, prevents it from contracting.
The effect is short-term, from three to six months.
Botox was born in the 1990s from the collaborative explanation of Doctors Jean and Alastair Carruthers describing the cosmetic effects of Botulinum.
How does Botox treatment work? The cosmetic surgeon applies an anesthetic cream and then injects minute amounts of Botox under the skin.
Typically done as an outpatient procedure in a doctor's office, this takes only 10 to 20 minutes after which you can leave immediately afterwards.
How effective is Botox? Botox has reportedly reduced fine lines and wrinkles up to 80 percent.
Within a week of the procedure, you can see the results.
Typical patients are from 35 to 60 years old, and are generally satisfied with the results and the convenient procedure.
Botox is ideal for fine lines and wrinkles and its results are only temporary.
You have to plan on getting succeeding injections later.
If your wrinkles are already furrowed or your skin is sagging, a face lift combined with a forehead and/or eyelid lift would be required.
Facial roughness, uneven skin pigmentation or age spots will not be cured by Botox injections.
You should consider Botox as just one component of a full anti-aging plan.
Of crucial importance to the success of Botox treatment is the selection of injection sites, which is why your chosen surgeon has to be board certified.
S/he may cost more but you can't surely want to scrimp on your face.
Besides board certification, look for experience in your canvas of surgeons.
Doing injections is part of a doctor's job and training but, with regard to Botox, the appropriate dose in the precise location is critical.
When Botox is injected on a wrinkle instead of into the area of muscle contraction, well, you can expect a horrific sight.
Since you are already going to expend some money for your facial improvement, you might as well go about it as accurately as you can.
Hunt down a board certified plastic surgeon!