Archive for September, 2009

Botox: Latest Fad Or Long Term Cosmetic Solution

Friday, September 4th, 2009
John Porter recently asked:


Sylvester stalone!!

Elizabeth hurley!!

Greta van susteren!!

Kylie minogue!!

Cliff richard!!

Leslie ash!!

Cindy crawford!!

Well, these are all heavy weight celebrities who keep the world mesmerized not with their respective skills alone, but also with their enviable good looks that seem to remain constant forever! But apart from this, all of them have one point of similarity rumors have it that all of them have undergone botox to retain their youthful looks. Of course, cindy crawford and greta van susteren are two striking exceptions who walked off the beaten path of the hollywood stars to declare that they owe their flawless skin largely to their cosmetic surgeon and botox in particular.

Ever since FDA has approved Botox, this essentially anti aging cosmetic solution has ushered in as the next big thing after nose reshaping surgeries. Nearly 2 million American have been estimated to have undergone botox shots so far.

Botox is short for “botulinum toxin,” a substance responsible for causing ‘botulism’, a rather severe form of food poisoning. Well, the idea of receiving a shot of such toxin material in the face or neck may not seem to be actually palatable, but there is no need to panic whatsoever; doctors have been applying Botox for nearly over a decade to treat a few skin and gland related disorders. The fact that injections reduced the wrinkle marks was regarded as the added advantage, but the companies that produced the chemical were not allowed to advertise the product just for the cosmetic purpose.

Thanks to fda, now they can. Following the FDA approval which came in April 2002, the clinics offering cosmetic solutions could now openly publicize the efficacies of Botox in defying age and challenging nature and since then the world of US plastic surgery has experienced one of history’s hugest crowds queuing up the offices of cosmetic surgeons in anticipation of getting back the charms of their youth. Just to mention as a matter of fact: botox that has been labeled “the aspirin of the decade” spun into a multi million dollar market since its approval by fda.

As a cutting edge technique of minimally invasive approach of cosmetic procedures, the botox comes with several advantages over its traditional cousins: you are expected to notice dramatic disappearance of frown lines within a few hours to a next couple of days after the application of a tiny proportion of a teaspoon of Botox upon the targeted areas.

It is also preferred by those horrified by the idea of putting their skin under scalpels, for its minimal invasiveness. Of course relatively cheap pocket pinch that does not exceed several hundred dollars act as another inspiring factor. Then, botox is applied in such diluted form, that serious side effects like allergic reactions are rare. However, since results last for up to four months, the patients are expected to be re-treated every four to six months.

Well, as expected, botox is definitely not an elixir of everlasting youth; in fact it may block full range of ****** expressions. Then botox may not be helpful in case of such wrinkles that resulted from the loss of elasticity causing sagging of ****** skins. But these are nothing to stop botox enthusiasts from following their favorite stars’ footsteps. Only you must consult with your cosmetic surgeon to know whether you are at all the right candidate for botox.





Shy your Wrinkles Away With Botox Injections

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Wain Roy recently asked:


The eternal dream of man to remain beautiful and young forever has always been a motivating factor towards innovation and experimentation. This dream has been responsible for the increasing popularity of cosmetic surgery, leading to the sudden influx in the use of botox. Looking young is considered a fashion statement, especially in America, London and across the glamour world. Supposed to reduce the fine lines of age on your face, botox injections are fast acquiring a craze across the world. Such is its craze that people are ready to dish out any amount of money for this drug.

A single vial of botox can cost anything within $200 to $1000; the cost often depending on the whims of the doctor. According to BBC World Business Report, botox sales in the US alone were more than $300 in spite of the fact that it was not promoted as a cosmetic drug directly to the doctors and the consumers. This clearly testifies to the growing consciousness about botox among the people and the miraculous effects that it carries in its fold. In fact, popular demand can be cited as one of the major factors that have compelled the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to rethink its decision to ban botulinum toxin.

Questions might arise on the reasons behind the ever increasing demand for botox. The obvious answer lies in the desire of people to defy their age. It’s not just that people engaged in the glamour industry take recourse to botox treatment. People who can afford this form of treatment are ready to undergo the entire ordeal of receiving botox injections, the count generally centering around 14 in number. They are not even deterred by the idea that they would have to bear similar intensity of pain periodically as the botox effect lasts for a few months and needs to be re-injected. A number of renowned personalities and celebrities of Hollywood have taken botox injections and with good effects. People are now aware about the secret behind the ageless beauty of Cindy Crawford or any other model above the age of 40. Periodical injections of botox, vitamins and collagen cast a magical spell on your skin making it tighter and smoother, at the same time restoring its elasticity.

Not just America, recent trends suggest that the men of London, especially the executive class in their 30’s, are availing botox treatment on a large scale. The stress of their busy lives, along with increasing competition takes a toll on their overall appearance and personality. This leads them to look for a quick solution to their ageing problem that they now find in botox. London has become a cosmetic surgery hub in recent years with the emergence of a number of cosmetic surgery clinics providing anti-aging solution through botox injections. No wonder more and more people are flocking to rediscover their youth through botox London.