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Get a More Youthful Look Without Plastic Surgery

plastic surgeryRejuvenating your face with plastic surgery can provide dramatic results, but with advancements in non-invasive cosmetic procedures, you have more options than ever to achieve the younger, refreshed look you desire. Many recent reports discuss the rise in popularity of non-invasive plastic surgery procedures that do not require any surgery at all. Non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as facial fillers and laser treatments are being highly sought after by patients who want to reverse the signs of aging without undergoing surgery.

What Are The Benefits Of Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures?
Many patients are becoming increasingly attracted to non-surgical cosmetic treatments for a variety of reasons. In today’s economy, many patients desire treatments that are more moderately priced and offer great results with a lower price tag. Many non-surgical procedures have minimal downtime and patients can resume normal activity soon after treatment is completed. For patients who are not ready to undergo plastic surgery to achieve a fresh and youthful appearance, non-surgical procedures are oftentimes a pain-free, quick, and safe alternative. Continue reading

Reduce the Appearance of Wrinkles with Botox Cosmetic

botoxBotox Cosmetic is the only approved treatment for both moderate to severe frown lines and crow’s feet. Botox is a safe, quick, and affordable way to minimize fine lines and wrinkles. Today many women and men are receiving Botox Cosmetic injections. Botox Cosmetic, also known as Botulinum toxin type A, is a neurotoxin that originally comes from a bacterium that causes muscle paralysis. This toxin has been used for many years for the treatment of various conditions that involve muscle spasm.

How Does Botox Cosmetic Work?
The muscles of our face are responsible for facial expressions like frowning or smiling. As we age, the repeated contractions of these muscles along with other changes in the skin result in the wrinkles that we see. Botox is injected into a muscle, resulting in that specific muscle relaxing and becomes unable to contract temporarily for four to six months thereby eliminating its pull on the skin and softening the wrinkles over this muscle. With continued treatments of Botox, new wrinkle formation is also prevented as repetitive muscle contractions that deepen facial lines over time are blocked. Aside from treating wrinkles, Botox can be used to reshape and rejuvenate facial features by altering the balance of muscles. Continue reading