In these contemporary times, more and more people are making use of modern technological advancements to improve their appearance and reverse the signs of ageing that can detract from one’s confidence and self-esteem. Although many treatments for wrinkles exist, anti-wrinkle injections have become particularly prevalent. If you are considering getting anti-wrinkle injections to decrease or entirely remove the appearance of wrinkles, you should learn as much about them as possible. In so doing, you can determine if having anti-wrinkle injections is the right method for you to use.
To gain a deeper understanding of whether or not anti-wrinkle injections are a safe course of action for the removal of wrinkles, it is important to learn basic facts about them. In short, anti-wrinkle injections are what many consider to be a safe treatment for the emergence of wrinkles generated through muscle movement. Derived from a toxin found in cultured bacteria, anti-wrinkle injections are used in doses small enough to preclude the recipient from having systemic challenges. When the procedure is administered, the anti-wrinkle injections are placed into the muscles that are causing the emergence of wrinkles. (To attest to the safety of these small doses, proponents of anti-wrinkle injections state that much more potent doses are administered to children for the treatment of movement disorders. These large doses are safe, they say.)
Once you gain a basic understanding of what anti-wrinkle injections are, it is important that you consider several frequently asked questions about them. One question that people often ask is if the administering of anti-wrinkle injections will cause an individual to lose some or all movement and expression in the face. According to proponents of the procedure, the latest trends in the treatment allow the recipient to retain movement in parts of the face. This amounts to the individual maintaining an animated and refreshed appearance. While anti-wrinkle injections will result in you no longer being able to frown, they will permit that you laugh, smile, and look surprised.
Although anti-wrinkle injections have many benefits, there are several drawbacks that may make one want to pursue a more natural form of treatment. For example, anti-wrinkle injections usually last for about 4 months. After that point, the lines begin to return. And while the minimization of wrinkles tends to last longer with each treatment that the recipient has, the perpetual injection of chemicals into the skin can pose problems for individuals who are uncomfortable with needles or simply do not want to continually have a surgical procedure performed.
In addition to the fact that anti-wrinkle injections require continual procedures in order to keep the appearance of fine lines minimal, the procedure can engender side effects such as headache, temporary redness, slight nausea, bruising, or swelling. One final drawback of anti-wrinkle injections is the costs. Depending on your personal financial state, you may not be able to afford the prices. A rough estimate for anti-wrinkle injections that will tackle frown lines is $300, and treating the forehead costs $150.
In recognizing some of the drawbacks of anti-wrinkle injections, individuals interested in attaining smooth skin may be interested in alternatives such as anti-wrinkle creams. Some of these creams can be very expensive and are often sold over-the-counter, making a prescription and the extra costs entailed by seeing a doctor unnecessary. Anti-wrinkle creams often work through a formula containing Vitamin A, Retinol, Vitamin E and Pro-Vitamin B5. These components work within the skin to address the site where the wrinkles develop.
Another alternative to anti-wrinkle injections is adopting a healthy diet. As many wellness experts know, the antioxidants in colourful vegetables and fruits preclude unstable molecules from doing damage to healthy cells. This is important because damaged cells generate signs of ageing, including the emergence of wrinkles.
Once one considers the viable alternatives to anti-wrinkle injections that exist, the appeal of more natural mediums through which to improve the smoothness of one’s skin increases. By adopting an alternative, one can preclude the emergence of wrinkles without paying exorbitant costs or enduring the side effects of the procedure.
This post comes from Dr. Farah Meher-Homji at the Cosmos Clinic, you can also find her on Dr. Farah’s LinkedIn, as well as her ZoomInfo page.
