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Word Count: 712 Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2007 6:25 AM

Botox Offers Non-Surgical Solutions

Plastic surgery is a big turn-off to lots of people. The idea of going under the knife in order to look (and ultimately feel) better just doesn't sit right for many of us. We think of risks and costs, instead of benefits. Luckily, there are lots of non-surgical options available for those who want to improve their looks, but don't want to go for the serious surgery. There are a couple of cosmetic surgery options that can get you looking and feeling better quickly, easily and safely.

The idea behind Botox is to get rid of the frown lines that form on your face over time. These are caused by the constant retracting of your facial muscles, and can appear as early as age 18. These wrinkles can make a 30-year-old look more like a 50-year-old, and getting rid of them can be a great relief.

To get the Botox treatment, you do have to go to a doctor, but there is no surgery involved. After a consultation, your doctor will decide exactly where the injections should be made and how much should be used. Your doctor will inject Botox right into the muscles that contract and cause your wrinkles.

The doctor will give you a few injections that will be over in a short time. You will be in and out of the doctor's office so that you can get on with your life.

Botox will get you looking younger within days of the treatment, but you'll need to keep going back for further treatment in time. The treatment lasts usually around 4 months, at which time the muscles will begin contracting again if you don't get further treatment.

The injections are slightly uncomfortable but not painful, and the only known side-effects are nausea in certain cases. For most people, it is a simple and painless treatment.

Your wrinkles will disappear in days, but other than that your face will be just like it was before, with all the same natural facial expressions and everything.

Another option is to go with the chemical peel. This is a peel that chemically treats your skin. The doctor puts the chemicals on, takes them off, and they take the fine top layers of skin off your face.

These uppermost layers of skin often make you look older than you really are, causing wrinkles, blemishes and slight differences in skin color. The idea behind the peel is that it takes that extra skin off and leaves your face looking fresh and natural.

There are different kinds of chemical peel, depending on the patient. It is often used after a plastic surgery operation to remove excess skin. Using the peel by itself, without any surgery, will produce results as well.

Different types of peels use alphahydroxy acids, trichloroacetic acid or phenol, the strongest of the three. Which type of peel is best for you depends on how severe your doctor assesses your case to be.

Alphahydroxy acids are generally best for skin that is dry or rough. Trichloroacetic acid helps smooth out skin and improve uneven skin pigment. Phenol is used for severe cases of skin damage, aging or growths.

Chemical peels are quite safe if administered by a qualified physician. There is always some risk of rash or infection, so talk to your doctor prior to treatment.

You should always go first to a licensed cosmetic surgeon for a consultation. They can give you the guidance you need and help you make your decision. In most cases, nobody needs cosmetic surgery.

The purpose is to make us look and feel better about our appearances. Why go for a full-scale plastic surgery operation, when you can get your treatment quickly and effectively without the anesthesia.

Dermal fillers are solutions injected into your face to fill out your wrinkles. Dermal fillers are quick; some procedures taking as little as fifteen minutes. Radiesse and Restylane are two common things doctors use in injections but they also use collagen. Dermal fillers are longer lasting than Botox or chemical peels, lasting six months, a year or longer in some cases.

About the Author

More and more people are choosing non-surgical methods to improve their appearances. Botox, chemical peels and dermal fillers are safe and effective ways to get results. For your solution, try Georgia Botox. Visit the Swan Center for Plastic Surgery today for your options. http://www.swancenteratlanta.com




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