Archive for June, 2009
If you want to smooth out your wrinkles, there are several options including topical serum creams, Botox injections and fillers such as Restylane. Restylane contains hyaluronic acid which is a naturally occuring substance in our bodies. Hyaluronic acid is responsible for plumping our skin and providing the fullness to the skin. Unlike Botox which is a toxin injected into the skin to paralyze facial muscles temporarily, fillers such as Restylane contain non-animal biodegradable compounds that are used to fill the wrinkles. The hyaluronic acid is safely absorbed into the skin as the effects of the treatment wears off.
Recently, a spa in Arlington, Virginia offered free a Botox treatment to the first 50 people who could prove that they were recently unemployed (laid off). A lot of people lined up to take advantage of this offer. Many of those polled said that they were doing this to look better for job interviews. The spa also invited recruiters to meet with the prospective job seekers getting Botox treatments. With each Botox treatment costing around $300 to $500, I wonder what the Salon was hoping to gain from this promotion. Could it be publicity? The name of the spa is Reveal MedSpa. In this bad economy, many companies are doing good deeds such as giving away cell phones or other goodies and in return getting some much needed publicity.
I saw in infomercial last night for a wrinkle remover called “Youthology”. The infomercial shows a 90 second time lapse where the baggy eyelids seem to disappear. The presenter applies the Youthology serum under the eyes and it seems that within 90 seconds the skin becomes taut and the puffiness disappears. Looking at the infomercial, it seems like the product really works. The presenter compares this product to Botox and how much cheaper it is at just $39.99 per bottle. Botox injections run into hundreds of dollars per treatment. I did some research on Google and read reviews from others who had used the product. Many complained that the product only works if you keep your face expressionless. If you use any expressions they claim, the wrinkles appear and seem to look worse than before. Based on that I am thinking the Serum probably makes the skin tight, but when the face is crinkled the serum makes the wrinkles appear permanent. In any case, do you own research before you try this or any other product. Also, if anyone has used this product please let me know what your experience has been.
Watch this video and learn how to deal with Sunburn. In a previous article, we talked about how to protect yourself from getting a sunburn. We realize that sometimes it is not possible to prevent sunburn and so if you do get sunburn, you should be armed with knowledge of what to do. Here is a great video from videojug: A new type of Botox drug called Reloxin appears safe and effective in reducing forehead wrinkles, a new study finds. The use of Botox to reduce forehead wrinkles and frown lines has long been a mainstay of cosmetic medicine. The medication works by preventing face muscles from contracting, an effect that lasts for several months. As an alternative to Botox, Reloxin is now approved in 23 countries outside the United States to smooth wrinkles, the researchers noted. The drug has also been used outside the United States for more than 15 years to treat neurological disorders. One of the differences between Botox and Reloxin is that Reloxin has less protein in its formula, noted Dr. Kamran Jafri, from Jafri Craniofacial Plastic Surgery, New York City. Reloxin also contains fewer antigens, which cause the drug to break down more quickly, said Jafri, who was not involved in the new study. “Theoretically, because Reloxin has less of a protein load the body will break it down at a slower rate. That means from a clinical perspective that it should last longer than Botox,” he said. “However, some of the early trials are showing that Botox actually lasts longer than Reloxin.” |