Facial Plastic Surgery Blog

We all know that smoking can have all kinds of negative repercussions on overall health, and that these effects are well-documented. It’s not easy to quit smoking though, and many people make attempts that are ultimately unsuccessful.

Facial plastic surgery can have more than just an effect on how you feel about yourself, it can affect the way others perceive you as well. Aging can do more than produce lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin. It can affect our overall resting expressions as well.

The Internet can be a great source of information on nearly any subject. The amount of information to which we have access today is astonishing. One has to navigate this vast database with caution, however, when judging the integrity of the information you can find. Often, it is easy to spot false information. But when you’re trying to navigate an unfamiliar process, such as planning a plastic surgery procedure, it can be difficult to know which sources you can trust. So how do you wade through conflicting information and get the truth about the procedure or procedures you’re considering?

It’s a shame that the things that make us happiest in life can also make us look older faster. Decadent foods, sunshine, and other lifestyle choices can accelerate the aging process, but are fine if enjoyed in the right way, and in moderation. But what about our most basic expressions? You may have heard, for instance, that smiling can give you wrinkles.

Botox has been a mainstay for years when it comes to treating facial wrinkles, but that’s not how the wildly popular treatment started off. In the beginning, it was used to control facial spasms, but later gained popularity for cosmetic use. Today, it is mostly used for this purpose, with FDA approval expanding for the use of Botox to various areas of the face. Previously, Botox was mostly used on women of middle age or older, but as the stigma around cosmetic treatments began to fade, Botox began to reach a wider audience than ever before. So what do these growing demographics look like? And is Botox a good choice for you?