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A Look at Hair Loss Remedies
Hair loss causes a great deal of stress and anxiety. In society, one of the factors other people judge us by is our looks, which includes our hair. Hair loss, therefore, can have an enormous impact on self-perception, self-esteem, and social life....
Accentuating the Eyes: The Art of Permanent Makeup
Ask anyone which facial feature they most often notice first and
many times the answer is the eyes. Eyes are the most expressive
feature on the human face; through them we see emotion,
thoughts, secrets and reflections of ourselves. To...
Emu Oil For Anti Wrinkle !
What is Emu Oil? Emu oil was discovered by Aborigines many thousands of years ago as a skin moisturizer, antiseptic, and as an aid in the relief of sunburn, muscular aches and joint pain, as well as aiding in the healing of injuries. The emu oil...
Formaldehyde In Your Home
Formaldehyde is a colorless gas compound (HCHO) that is known as a carcinogen, meaning that it causes cancer. It is an allergen that can also irritate your eyes, mucous membranes (eyes, nose and throat) and the upper respiratory system. It can also...
Hair Loss Is a Cause for Concern
Losing hair is not only a cosmetic problem though it can’t be denied that it can bring down your self-confidence and self esteem to a worrying degree. Hair loss can be indicative of more serious problems as well. So, the sooner we do something about...
I'm Not Fat, I'm Fluffy
I'm Not Fat - I'm Fluffy! A distorted body image is one of the symptoms that define anorexia and related eating disorders. Patients may be painfully thin but still see themselves as fat while they continue to cut calories, over-exercise, purge, or...
Practical Steps of Enchantment
Let us sit back and review the Seven Gateways to Enchantment and seminal ideas that led me there. It will give us an opportunity to ponder over what The Enchanted Self is all about. This might mean returning to some material already shared with...
Review: Filling the Glass
Reviewed By Philip Abelard booksforbusiness@yahoo.com Filling the Glass: The Skeptic's Guide to Positive Thinking in Business by Barry Maher (Dearborn Trade Publishing, $19.95) Rating: $$$$$ Businesses often seem more concerned with the spin than...
The Power of Being A Woman
The Power Of Being A Woman The American Poet Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: "What lies behind us and what lies before us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Little did he know that his quote would sum up the past, present and future...
Warming Winter Thoughts
Warming winter thoughts
The air is getting crisper and the leaves have almost finished falling. Winter is almost upon us. The changing of the seasons are timely reminders of the cycle of life and the need for change.
What exactly is the message...
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What To Consider Before Having Botox Injections
Botox is revered by millions as the answer to achieving a
more youthful appearance without having to resort to "going
under the knife." Botox injections can dramatically soften
expression lines, worry lines, frown lines, crow's feet and
laugh lines. Botox is actually a paralyzant made from the
botulism toxin that is injected under beneath wrinkles.
These wrinkles occur as the muscles under the skin contract
when we laugh, smile or frown. Paralyzing the muscles with
botox prevents the world from seeing how much we've aged by
relaxing facial muscles and smoothing out the surface skin.
However before you book an appointment with a dermatologist
or cosmetic surgeon for a Botox treatment there are a few
factors that you might want to consider first.
Be aware that not all Botox is created equal. This is
because Botox became the most the most popular cosmetic
procedure performed in the United States long before it was
approved on the FDA. This lack of federal regulation
allowed certain practitioners to dilute the botox with
saline and then sell these injections for about $99.00 U.S.
This sharply undercuts the U.S. national price of $340 per
injection (or per facial area.
Botox is not cheap stuff so it would be wise not to go for
the bargain botox, as there can be grotesque complications
as a result. It is very likely the saline in the diluted
botox can migrate into other muscle areas causing problems
such as double vision, droopy eyelids, droopy lips,
uncontrollable tearing and drooling.
It is also not a good idea to get botox if you are
pregnant or breast-feeding. Remember this is a toxin that
has like any other foreign substance the
potential to
migrate to other places in the body. Although some
cosmeticians and surgeons will tell you it is okay to have
botox as long as you don't breast feed your baby for two
days afterwards your best course of action is to not get
botox at all if you are nursing!
Botox cannot be injected into some lines around the mouth
on the upper lip or into the lower frown lines around the
chin. This is because botox injections can paralyze the
face for up to six months in these areas which are called
the perioral area. If a practictioner tells you that it is
safe to inject botox into the area above the upper lip you
are probably not dealing with a professional.
You should also be advised that people have died in the
past as a result of a fatal allergic reaction to a botox
injection. If you are allergic to lidocaine then you are
probably going to be allergic to botox.
Another concern you might have about botox injections
might be the cost. Most insurance companies do not cover
costs associated with cosmetic surgery, so the expenses
come out of your pocket. Unfortunately it is tempting for
many of us put our need to sip from the eternal fountain of
youth rather than take care of necessities. The effects of
Botox injections are so impressive that many people find
the treatments addictive. For this reason if you have an
addictive personality, botox injections are probably not
for you.
About the Author
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(c) 2005 Kelly Altodona - All Rights Reserved
Kelly Altodona is a cosmetic surgery freelance author.
http://www.CosmeticSurgeryLinks.com
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