Many women and men are choosing low-cost cosmetic enhancements to help them look fresh-faced and energetic for job interviews or just to look as young and energetic as they feel. Lately, more people who would normally opt for cosmetic surgery have been choosing faster, more budget-friendly treatments that offer some of the most desirable effects of cosmetic surgery.
At our cosmetic surgery center and medical spa in Columbus, Ohio, BOTOX® Cosmetic and other facial enhancements are popular for their dramatic results, but a few skin and body treatments are also gaining a bigger following as fast and effective short-term alternatives to cosmetic surgery. In this blogging series we will look at top choices in both of these areas, starting this week with injectables.
BOTOX® Cosmetic
Why it’s so popular – BOTOX focuses on some of the most obvious and problematic signs of aging – dynamic wrinkles – without requiring actual surgery. This procedure takes under an hour, so patients also don’t need to take time off of work to recover. The results last about six months.
How it works – Many wrinkles in the upper portion of the face come from the repeated muscle contractions as we express emotions. This constant movement creates “dynamic” wrinkles, which deepen when we form facial expressions. Like a forehead lift, Columbus BOTOX Cosmetic treatments address the facial muscles directly, but while a forehead lift actually results in a repositioning of the muscles, BOTOX only temporarily relaxes the muscles to diminish the appearance of wrinkles.
Injectable Fillers
Why they’re so popular – Fillers correct noticeable signs of aging while at the same time restoring many of the characteristics of youthful skin, instantly and without surgery. These treatments generally take less than 45 minutes, and may last as long as a year depending on the type of filler used.
How they work – Aging, sun damage, and weight changes can all cause the body to lose fat below the skin and limit the production of proteins like collagen, which help maintain the skin’s elasticity. The resulting loose skin emphasizes facial hollows while at the same time creating wrinkles that worsen the appearance of fatty pockets and loose skin. Paired with BOTOX, Columbus, Ohio injectable fillers can dramatically improve the look of the entire face by filling out those hollows and smoothing finer wrinkles on the lower face.
If you are thinking of undergoing one of these treatments, keep in mind the importance of choosing a trained skin care professional. Jeopardizing your health is simply not worth saving a few dollars, even in tougher times like these.
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