Injectables for Beauty: Fact vs. Fiction

Americans spent almost $11 billion on cosmetic procedures in 2012 with 83% of those procedures being nonsurgical, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. With all the nonsurgical “injectables” available, misinformation is rampant.

Elise Minton, executive beauty editor at NewBeauty, and Dr. Jeanine Downie, director of her own practice, Image Dermatology in Montclair, N.J, offer their insights to set the record straight and help people make informed decisions based on facts.

Minton’s list – fact vs. fiction Lines, wrinkles and folds are the same – FALSE All injectables are the same – FALSE Fillers can be reversed – TRUE Botox is not a filler – TRUE Dr. Downie clears up misconceptions about Botox “I think the biggest misconception is that Botox Cosmetic will freeze your face and you will no longer be able to show emotion in your facial expressions.

Botox Cosmetic is an FDA approved drug and incredibly safe when done properly and in the right hands. The concentration of the toxin is very low and the injections are pinpointed at a certain muscle group. With Botox Cosmetic, when administered properly, one can show emotion but will not get creases in your forehead when moving the muscle groups.”

Natural alternatives For those people looking for completely natural alternatives, there are plenty of proven programs available by doing a simple search of facial exercises, face yoga and acupuncture face lift.

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