Botox: Three Benefits You Should Know

Even in an economy that has seen better days, cosmetic procedures such as Botox injections are more popular than they've ever been. Plastic surgeons, economy experts, and sociologists may have their work cut out for them to explain why, but the simple truth is that people want to look better. These injections can contribute to a younger appearance and, when done by a professional who knows what they are doing, is a relatively safe way to get dramatic results. One look at the skin care cream industry shows that people are willing to spend a fortune for products with negligible benefits. Here are some of the benefits of a procedure that really does work. Reduced Wrinkles One of the first signs of aging comes in the form of dynamic wrinkles around the eyes. Known as crow's feet, these lines are seldom seen in, say, teenagers with fresh, healthy skin. But they are often seen in people who are above a certain age. While there's nothing shameful about getting older, you can't be blamed if you feel much younger than you look. And there's nothing wrong with wanting your appearance to match what you feel on the inside. Botox can help with that. Muscle movements create those fine wrinkles. The injections can freeze those muscles, thus smoothing over the wrinkles and giving your face the un-lined, smooth appearance of your youth. Eyebrow Lift An eyebrow lift is going to cost you thousands of dollars with a good plastic surgeon. But Botox has been shown to provide some of the same benefits for a fraction of the cost. Age takes away some of the arch in our eyebrows. Since this happens to everyone, it has become one of those telltale signs of aging. Many people may not even recognize it consciously, but there's no denying the impact it makes on your appearance. While injections aren't going to give you the dramatic, permanent results of a plastic surgery procedure, it can make a nice substitute for those who don't have the money for an expensive operation. Reduced Migraines Botox was originally developed as a medication to help migraine sufferers. By relaxing the muscles in your face and blocking some of the pain messages from getting to your brain, the injections can all but eliminate any trace of a headache. Talk to your doctor about this neat side effect, particularly if you were also interested in the injections for their intended purpose. So many side effects of modern medicine are unpleasant; it's nice to see one that serves its own benefit.