Pros and Cons of Three Types of BOTOX Alternatives
BOTOX injections have become the rave lately, but many people find them to be very expensive-even though they are much cheaper than plastic surgery. Therefore, many people have been seeking alternative treatments.
The hard part is in knowing exactly which type of cream, serum, or cleanser a person should use to help tighten wrinkled skin. In order to help you on your way to finding a product that works, you should take a look at a description of the three types of BOTOX® alternatives as shown below:
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Muscle Relaxers The advantage of this type of BOTOX® alternatives is that it can be used anywhere on the face. Furthermore, it does not cost as much as collagen injections and the recovery time is almost nothing. Furthermore, it is used over the counter. The major disadvantage is that it requires daily application. Also, the results are not seen immediately, but within two weeks.
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Dermal Fillers This type of injection alternative is perfect for areas of the face where the FDA does not allow BOTOX® to be placed. It is most often used to help enhance the shape and volume of a face. It helps for a variety of types of wrinkles, including those not directly related to muscle tension. Furthermore, the recovery time is shorter-only one hour. The only disadvantage is that this treatment seems to not be as permanent as BOTOX® and yet costs more than topical muscle relaxers.
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Resurfacing Techniques This is quite a vast category of skin improvement methods. Some are as involved as laser surgery while others only require the application of a simple home exfoliation procedure. Chemical peels also fall under this category. These can be used in conjunction to any home anti-wrinkle program. Some of the more expensive methods of resurfacing such as the use of a laser or chemical peel do not always perform the desired anti-wrinkle outcome.
