Let’s be honest. We all know a few people that could afford to lay off the Botox for a few months. Is it vanity? Yes, but it is also a very real obsessive compulsion that drives people towards looking younger and younger.
Recent studies suggest that women across the country are “binging” on Botox, resulting in frozen faces completely devoid of any lines. Aside from being cosmetic, these “binges” have psychological roots in obsessive-compulsive disorder, and body dysmorphic disorder.
Suffering from so-called “Wrinklerexia,” some Botox-devotees become so obsessed with their crease-free image they begin to see lines where there are none and binge on Botox to get a freeze-frame face.
So how can you tell if you need Botox or a reality check?
First, make sure your doctor is actually trained to do Botox procedures. Some individuals claim to be proficient in the procedure, when in reality they are not medical professionals trained to handle medical procedures. Discuss your feelings with your doctor and heed their advice. If they feel it’s best to wait on the Botox, don’t argue!
Second, if you do have a Botox procedure, make sure your expectations for results are realistic for your age, and skin type. Expecting to eliminate every line and wrinkle in a few procedures is not safe or advisable.
For more information on the best candidates for Botox procedures and how to find a qualified aesthetic surgeon, visit Beverly Hills Aesthetics online.
October 17th, 2008
Wrinkles. Crow’s feet. Frown lines. “Parenthesis” next to your nose. All of these are visible signs of aging – and can be prevented. We can’t turn back the clock on aging permanently but thankfully, there are ways we can slow it down.
Follow Dr. Assassa’s top five wrinkle fighting tips, and say goodbye to fine lines forever!
1. Avoid the sun. It’s the # 1 cause of wrinkles, with dozens of studies documenting the impact. Prolonged exposure to the sun can also cause age spots and even cancer.
2. Wear sunscreen. If you must go out in the sun, the American Academy of Dermatology says, wear sunscreen! It will protect you from skin cancer, and help prevent wrinkles at the same time.
3. Don’t smoke. Cigarette smoke ages skin by releasing an enzyme that breaks down collagen and elastin, important components of the skin. These enzymes do the most damage around the mouth, causing fine lines branching out from the lips.
4. Get adequate sleep. When you don’t get enough sleep, the body produces excess cortisol, a hormone that breaks down skin cells. If you get enough rest, you’ll produce more HGH (human growth hormone), which helps skin remain thick, more “elastic” and less likely to wrinkle.
5. Use moisturizer. Skin that is moist simply looks better, so lines and creases are far less noticeable. Additionally, regular use of moisturizer can prevent wrinkles from forming in the first place, when coupled with sunscreen use and adequate water intake.
For more information on what you can do to reduce your current signs of wrinkles check out Beverly Hills Botox or the famous LA lunchtime facelift, CosmoLift.
October 3rd, 2008
