Botox,safe to use?

June 27th, 2008

How do wrinkles appear?

  • Smoking

  • Light skin type (people with blue eyes and easily burned skin are more prone to sun damage)

  • Heredity (some families wrinkle more)

  • Hairstyle (some styles provide cover and protection against sun damage)

  • Dress (hats, long sleeves, etc.)

  • Occupational and recreational habits (farming, sailing, golfing, using tanning booths, and so forth)

What is Botox? Safe to use? The neurotoxin protein called as Botulinum toxin is produced by bacteria known as Clostridium botulinum.It is considered very high in toxins; they are used in treating very painful spasms in our muscles as well as used in anti aging face creams, as facial treatments. 

But is Botox the only Anti-aging Treatment or Reduce wrinkles? Botox is not necessarily the answer, given that it can both be dangerous due to malpractice or irritation caused in the skin, it can often be non-effective, it is highly expensive, and many leave the procedure with the exact opposite effect of making them look worse than when they went in. Speaking to any doctor or dermatologist, they will tell you that the best way to fight the effects of aging is to live healthy lifestyles which include using sun-block outside, a healthy diet, and proper exercise.  A healthy diet is important for being a healthy individual and keeping a strong body and immune system. And exercise is critical for being healthy, productive, and attractive.In fact, research has shown that this Botox have been very efficient in the relief of migraine type of headaches, perspiration and different types of spasm in your necks as well as eyes.  

Alternative for Botox? Check out our Tua Viso (facial Exercises).

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Preparation for Plastic Surgery Part I

July 11th, 2007

Although cosmetic or plastic surgery is pretty common now, but, it could mean a big step to any individual. It is a milestone in life, a surgery that might change your life forever.

So, the decision to undergo a plastic surgery is worth millions of thought, whatever your reasons are, it is important that you think it through before jumping to the surgery wagon, so that you are not going to regret later. There are a couple of things that you should consider before, during, and after the plastic surgery.

Reasons and types of plastic surgery

First of all, you should have a clear mind about your reasons of surgery, it could be reconstruction for your face after some accidents, you are not satisfied with certain body parts or features, or you just want to look the way you want it to be. You must have a clear intention, and decide how far you are willing to go for the surgery.

The more common types of surgery include, BOTOX, nose surgery, eye surgery, facelift, liposuction, breast enlargement, and etc. So, be sure about what you really want and go for it. But you must understand the side effects of each plastic surgery. If there is an alternative, it will be wiser to go for the non-surgical alternatives.


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What is Botox?

June 28th, 2007

In the recent years, we have heard a lot about Botox, which is generally used to treat wrinkles or face lift.

Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox Cosmetic) is a protein complex produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which contains the same toxin that causes food poisoning. Originally botox was formulated to treat muscle spasms that were caused from diseases such as multiple sclerosis and was later introduced as a cosmetic injection.

When used in a medical setting as an injectable form of sterile, purified botulinum toxin, small doses block the release of a chemical called acetylcholine by nerve cells that signal muscle contraction. So when injected into the muscle groups that control the movement of the skin and cause wrinkles, such as botox for eyes, the appearance of crows feet and under eye wrinkles relax giving the eyes a younger look.

When Botox is injected into our muscles, the chemical that controls our muscle contraction will be blocked. Which means, when you frown or laugh, your face will not show much expression, that explains why some of the celebrities’ face always looks stiff on the papers.

Alternative to Botox? Check out our frownies. :D


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Danger of Facial Plastic Surgery

June 27th, 2007

Plastic surgery was quite a sensitive issue some time back, but, now it is the most-discussed topic in the society now. Maintaining youth and changing a new look is not only the women’s dream, even men go for plastic surgeries.

Although facial plastic surgery may seem like the easiest , fastest and more lasting way to attain youth, but are you aware of the danger of plastic surgeries? Before you decide, you should read the following :

The Possible Dangers Involved In Plastic Surgery

One great advantage in assessing the potential dangers of facial plastic surgery is the fact that fewer and fewer of these procedures actually require the use of general anesthesia. In the United States in 2004 only eighteen percent of the cosmetic procedures performed were actual surgeries thanks to the availability of alternative, non-surgical methods.

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