Magic of Cosmetic Surgery

When you wake up in the morning and take your first look in the mirror, seeing any new unsightly lines or new wrinkles can alarm you. To battle some of these aging signs, a large amount of wrinkle creams have become available over the counter. Furthermore, Botox from pharmaceutical companies has also become increasingly popular. However, can one jar of cream be a challenge for medical type of treatment like Botox?

Botulinum toxin also know as Botox is considered a protein that is use in several different cosmetic treatments. At first, there were many fears that it would cause problems for people's health. As Botox has become a popular procedure and used widely, concerns for safety have gradually been eliminated because the manufacturer and the product have established a track record for safety and quality. Areas that are commonly treated by the FDA approved Botox are frown lines on the forehead, which are referred to as the "11," then crow's feet and smile lines.

During a treatment with Botox, a needle is used to insert a carefully measured dose of Botox into muscles that are causing the wrinkles or lines to become present. If too much Botox is applied, a loss of expression can occur, on the other hand, too little can be ineffective in the treatment of wrinkles. A single treatment is all it usually takes to remove the wrinkles from an area and results can last up to four months.

Anti wrinkle creams are a topical cream that are applied with the intent that they will seep through the skin and encourage the growth of new collagen. Due to the sheer amount of creams on the market, it is very important that you know that the pharmaceutical creams are available under doctor supervision and the creams, if used regularly can be quite effective. If the cream that you are using is formulated properly and applied regularly, new collagen that is formed will correct the texture and fullness of your skin and minimize the appearance of your wrinkles.

Though both types of products can give positive results, they solve the problem from a different angle. Botox requires one treatment and treats the muscle that cause the wrinkles to appear.

The anti wrinkle creams encourage new collagen growth which acts to increase the fullness of your skin and tighten that area which will minimize the appearance of your wrinkles.

It is best to consult with a professional who can properly assess skin care needs and recommend the best treatment for you.

Teresa Rowlett, RN is a veteran Botox injector and skin care expert. She is also the owner of Skin RN Aesthetics in Nashville, TN. Please visit the following links to learn more about Nashville Botox or Nashville Skin Care.