Botox
We live in a society that has technologically advanced medicine to fix what we are unhappy with when we look in the mirror. A few decades ago, only wealthy movie stars could afford cosmetic procedures such as face-lifts and nose jobs. However, there are alternatives to these drastic procedures that can be used in your 20’s and 30’s to prevent the need for going under the knife in your 40’s and 50’s. Botox injections are affordable minimally invasive procedure women and men can utilize to restore their youthful appearance. There are possible side effects but they are nothing compared to other procedures like a face-lift.
Many women are afraid of looking old and wrinkled. You often hear women in their 30’s and 40’s say that they are unhappy with the way they look because of wrinkles that have worsened over time. They still feel young and they want to look their best. As we age there is no doubt that we like what we see in the mirror less and less. If Botox or other cosmetic procedures will improve your appearance, and ultimately your self-esteem I say go for it.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons website has an article written by Dr. Jaffer Khan explaining the history of Botox. Dr. Khan says “’BOTOX’ is short for Botulinum Toxin, which is produced by a bacterium called Clostridium Botulinum. It has been used since 1920, but was marketed commercially in 1997. It has a wide variety of clinical uses for people who have problems with spastic muscle disorders, or an imbalance in eye muscles, to name a few. It can also be used in hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating of the palms or axillary areas. It was as a result of using BOTOX for other problems on the face that its efficacy in getting rid of wrinkles was noted...
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... -- one every four weeks. All of patients reported a significant improvement (31.25 percent) in their daily pain control that was maintained for up to 17 months.” (ScienceDaily, 2013)
All things considered, Botox is really an impressive discovery in the world of modern medicine. Most would agree with getting braces to fix crooked teeth, wearing cover-up to hide blemishes, or even getting hair plugs to correct male pattern baldness. So why not use Botox to get rid of wrinkles. It is an effective way to get rid of wrinkles that costs about the same as a wrinkle cream you see on late night infomercials.
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons. "Botox Takes A Shot At Pain." ScienceDaily, 9 Nov. 2009. Web. 24 Nov. 2013.
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). "Fighting fat with Botox." ScienceDaily, 4 Oct. 2013. Web. 24 Nov. 2013.
On the other hand, cosmetic Botox treatments are elective procedures and hence not covered by insurance plans. Even if this is the case, it is worth contacting your insurance policy provider for confirmation. Allergan, who are the makers of Botox offer reimbursement options to their esteemed
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In today society, beauty in a woman seems to be the measured of her size, or the structure of her nose and lips. Plastic surgery has become a popular procedure for people, mostly for women, to fit in social class, race, or beauty. Most women are insecure about their body or face, wondering if they are perfect enough for the society to call the beautiful; this is when cosmetic surgery comes in. To fix what “needed” to be fixed. To begin with, there is no point in cutting your face or your body to add or remove something most people call ugly. “The Pitfalls of Plastic Surgery” explored the desire of human to become beyond perfection by the undergoing plastic surgery. The author, Camille Pagalia, took a look how now days how Americans are so obsessed
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After paying $6,000 for a liposuction procedure, there is still a good chance that the fat can grow back, therefore making the liposuction surgery useless. Liposuction is a temporary fix that should not be assumed to be permanent by the patient. Even after the patients have the surgery, if they were overweight before, they are still overweight (Rowland, 1998, p.3). Besides the chance that the fat cells can return, the patient can put his or her health in jeopardy if exc...
Botox is used for plastic surgery treatments to fix things such as wrinkly facial skin and changing overall facial appearance; it’s also used as a medical treatment for problems such as underarm sweating, severe muscle contractions, and many more. (National) Botulinum toxin works by
When people think of new fashion trends they normally think of clothes, but the newest beauty craze that has hit the middle age market is Botox. Botox injection therapy, although not completely new, has come out swinging since being approved for use in cosmetic improvements in 2002. Botox is used to eliminate the look of aging by reducing the appearance of wrinkles on the face, neck and hands. Most commonly, patients use Botox to eliminate crow’s feet around the eyes, wrinkles on the forehead, and frown or laugh lines. It has become such a popular and ‘user friendly’ alternative to traditional cosmetic surgery, many women and even celebrities host Botox parties to share the experience with their friends. Botox parties are held in private homes, in doctor's suites, at hotels and even spas. Celebrities such as Celine Dion, Cher, Madonna and even Sylvester Stallone are rumored to have gone under the Botox needle; but only a few such as Joan Rivers have credited Botox to helping their skin look younger. Although Botox has been promoted as the miracle cure for aging, for many people who suffer from debilitating disorders or chronic pain, it has proven to be a wonder drug.
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