Alternatives to Botox.

Date Added: August 05, 2008 10:11:51 AM

Alternatives to Botox When you see wrinkles, you're really the shadows the light casts into them. Logically then, if wrinkles can be brought to the same level as surrounding skin, their visibility will diminish because the accompanying shadows will vanish. This can be accomplished either by either lowering the surrounding skin to the wrinkles' level (as with a Microdermabrasion, chemical peel, or Laser Skin Resurfacing) or by raising the wrinkles to the level of the surrounding skin. That's what dermal fillers do.

Collagen is one of the most well known, general types of dermal filler, and it acts to raise the level of the tissue much like the natural collagen in our own bodies does. Restylane®, Juvederm®, and Perlane®, meanwhile, are injectables that use a hyaluronic acid solution to stimulate natural collagen production and eliminate wrinkles. A similar treatment, Radiance™ (or Radiesse), accomplishes the same goal with a calcium hydroxyl apatite solution. As of now, Restylane™ is Botox's stiffest competitor, but despite some confusion, Botox® itself is NOT a dermal filler. So the debate comes down to a matter of methodology, rather than brand supremacy. Find out more about how Restylane® and BOTOX® stack up by clicking the link below.

Face Lift
A more extreme, permanent form of facial rejuvenation, facelift surgery involves the tightening of facial tissues and muscles, and repositioning of the skin. The operation is intended to reduce the apperance of wrinkles and sagging skin by recontouring the face from the eyes to the jawline and neck. There are several variations of facelift surgery these days, and results will often depend on the patient's bone structure and the elasticity of the skin. A facelift is often accompanied by laser skin resurfacing and eyelid surgery. It's important to remember that facelift surgery alone will NOT eliminate wrinkles on the forehead, eyelids, or around the mouth.

Brow Lift

Brow lift (forehead lift) is a plastic surgery procedure which will raise your eyebrows to a higher and more aesthetic position. It will also improve lateral hoods (which are the droopy flaps of skin that hang over the outside corner of your eyes. Plastic surgery of your forehead will also soften your horizontal forehead wrinkles and the scowl lines between your eyebrows.
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