subject: Why Use Botox & Fillers? [print this page] Aging and sun exposure can cause your skin to wrinkle and develop lines. The first signs of aging on the face are the development of fine lines around the eye area and the mouth. Regardless of how much care you take of yourself you will experience some of the signs of aging from your late 20s. Botox & fillers are just some of the cosmetic procedures available that can reverse the signs of aging by smoothing out wrinkles and lines and making the skin look plumper and more elastic.
With advancing age, the skin loses its sheen and elasticity with loss in muscle tone and slower production of collagen. Aging is actually classified into two categories: Intrinsic and Extrinsic.
Intrinsic aging is a natural process with onset in the 20s. The reduced production of collagen and elastin causes deterioration in the appearance of the skin. Some of the signs of the natural process of aging:
* fine wrinkles
* thinning and increased transparency of the skin
* dry itchy skin
* reduced sweating
* loss of fat beneath the skin giving a sunken appearance to eye sockets and hollowed cheeks
* development of a double chin from sagging of skin of the neck
* unwanted hair on the face
Genes play a major role in aging causing premature aging in some individuals. Botox & fillers can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. FDA approved Botox is an effective temporary solution to wrinkles that can last for as long as 4-6 months. Dental professionals use Botox in the treatment of temporomandibular joint problems (TMJ) that cause headaches, pain and soreness in the jaw and loss of tooth enamel from teeth grinding and clenching.
Extrinsic aging is caused by external factors that accelerate the aging process. Premature aging of the skin is caused by sun exposure, gravity, frowning and other repetitive facial expressions and smoking.
Dermal fillers like Restylane are used by medical professionals to restore the fullness and volume of the skin. Botox & fillers correct folds and wrinkling in the skin caused by aging or excessive sun exposure. The advantage of using Botox & fillers is that the down time is negligible and the patient can be up and about in no time. Injections of Botox and Restylane are available for cosmetic use throughout the US. Before considering cosmetic treatment, side effects and possible reactions should be discussed with your doctor. Receiving your injection from a qualified professional in a sanitary environment is essential. If you are looking for cosmetic treatment in New York, Botox & fillers are available on request at medical clinics and some dental offices.
