Your eyes say a lot about you, but signs of aging around the eyes such as sagging can leave you looking tired or sad all the time. For those with signs of aging around the eyes, eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, can be a great option.
Did the title catch your attention? Neurotoxins are just a fancy, technical way to describe injections such as Botox and Dysport that contain botulinum toxin. Yes, it is a toxin, but it is injected in such small amounts that it is very safe. In fact, botulinum toxin has been in use for about 50 years. It may have become best known for its cosmetic purposes, but this neurotoxin can do so much more.
Starting from the top of the body, Botox can be used for migraines. Injecting it into the forehead and neck can help relax the nerves in the area, greatly improving migraine symptoms for many sufferers. It blocks acetylcholine, which is a neurotransmitter that transmits pain signals.
Botox is an option for those with a condition often called “lazy eye” or strabismus. This was the original usage of botox when it first came into use in the 70s. It relaxes the muscles so that the eye experiencing issues appears more normal. Blepharospasms, or eye twitching, can also be helped by injecting botox in the muscles around the twitching eyelid.
There are many places on the face where botox (Neurotoxins) can help cosmetically. Botox relaxes tense muscles so that they remain relaxed, thereby reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. What’s more, Botox has an added benefit: It can help prevent wrinkles or prevent dynamic wrinkles from developing into static wrinkles.
For those without wrinkles, Botox immobilizes areas in which wrinkles commonly form, delaying their appearance. For those with something called dynamic wrinkles, which are wrinkles that show up only with movement, Botox can help relax the area so that they don’t develop into static wrinkles or wrinkles that show even when the face is at rest.
A “gummy smile” is when a smile shows a large portion of the gums. Botox helps by relaxing the muscles responsible for pulling the upper lip upwards when smiling. Using botox in those muscles makes the upper lip not as outstretched as when smiling, thus allowing only the teeth to show.
For those with a condition called hyperhidrosis, constantly sweaty palms and feet, and/or excessive sweating under the arms (and sometimes in other areas as well), it can be a source of stress. Botox (Neurotoxins) can help by reducing sweating.
Nerves are responsible for activating the sweating response, and in some, these are hyperactive. Botox paralyzes these nerves, deactivating them, significantly reducing or eliminating the amount of sweating in the area in which it is injected.
If you’re considering getting Botox but not sure where it would be most helpful, we’ve got you covered. Here are the top five injection sites for Botox
Through radiofrequency injectable energy, profound RF is a non-surgical solution that addresses aging skin and provides durable wrinkle reduction.
The larger and deeper the incision, the longer it will take to heal. A large, deep incision may take several weeks to heal.
How do you make lip fillers last longer: Dermal fillers and cosmetic injections, including Botox, Dysport, and Juvederm, are some of the most popular anti-aging treatments in the United States.
There are many tools in our toolkit when it comes to refreshing skin and making the face look younger. One of these tools is through exfoliation. But not just exfoliation through scrubs you can buy at the drugstore; we’re talking about more intense exfoliation that gets the skin renewing itself. We’ll go over the two main types of professional exfoliation: chemical exfoliation (chemical peels) and physical exfoliation (microdermabrasion).
Chemical peels involve the use of chemical solutions applied on the skin. This causes the outer layer of skin to come off without the need for physical scrubbing.
Benefits: Chemical peels help reduce fine lines, combat sun damage, improve the appearance of scars, and reduce the appearance of areas of hyper-pigmentation. They also give you a healthy glow. They also come in three different levels, so those with more sensitive skin or those looking to only correct minor concerns can benefit from the light peel. Chemical peels can also help stimulate collagen; this will vary based on the strength of the treatment.
Procedure: There are three levels of chemical peels: light, medium, and deep. At the start of your procedure the skincare professional may apply topical anesthesia. They will then apply a chemical solution featuring either salicylic acid or glycolic acid. Recovery time varies based on the strength of the treatment. Your skin will be very sensitive to sunlight afterwards so be sure to apply a broad spectrum sunscreen daily especially after a chemical peel.
Microdermabrasion utilizes physical exfoliation through the use of a mildly abrasive instrument to help slough off the dead skin cells on the outer layer of skin.
Benefits: Microdermabrasion facial helps reduce the appearance of enlarged pores, fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, acne scars and hyper-pigmentation. It will give skin a healthy glow, and allows beauty products to be more readily absorbed into the skin.
Procedure: During the procedure, your skincare professional will use a special tool to exfoliate the top layer of skin. This will be stronger than tools you might use at home, but still very gentle on the face. Alternatively, crystal dermabrasion may be used. This involves the use of many tiny crystals which are emitted from a wand and then “vacuumed” back up off the face. The act of these crystals hitting the face causes exfoliation. No anesthesia is necessary for either option. After the procedure, your skincare professional may apply lotion to help the healing process and sunscreen to protect your sensitized skin.
If you’re wondering which is better for you, it depends on your wants and needs, as well as your skin type. Those with lighter skin and hair are better candidates for chemical peels since they may cause discoloration in those with darker skin. However, your skin care professional can prescribe bleaching cream to counteract the discoloration if needed. Those with sensitive skin should opt for only light chemical peels. Chemical peels are not advisable for pregnant women. Generally, chemical peels provide more dramatic results. Consult with your doctor for the best option for you.
A chemical peel is a procedure in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin to remove the top layers. The skin that grows back is smoother. With a light or medium peel, you may need to undergo the procedure more than once to get the desired results.
Laser treatment for acne scars focuses light on the top layers of your skin to break up scar tissue. At the same time, the treatment encourages new, healthy skin cells to grow and replace the scar tissue.
Botox is an extremely popular wrinkle treatment that’s ideal for dynamic wrinkles. Derived from Botulinum toxin, Botox is injected through a very fine needle into a muscle underlying a bothersome wrinkle.
