Top Five Botox Alternatives
Friday, March 12th, 2010Do you want to look and feel young as painlessly or as permanently as possible? If so, consider these top Botox alternatives.
1. Botox Alternative Creams/Anti-Aging Creams/Anti Wrinkle Creams
Nowadays, there are lots of different brands of anti-aging creams and wrinkle creams available, with new ones being launched each year, and these can be the perfect Botox alternatives for you. Unlike in the case of Botox injections, you can apply these creams yourself just as you would apply any other cream, which means you can make yourself look younger even when you are on the road or right in the comfort of your home.
Anti-aging creams are cheaper than Botox injections, too. The best part, though, is that there is a multitude of brands to choose from. This means that you can find the one best suited for your skin type or easily switch if you’re not satisfied. Then again, you can always try out creams that come with a free trial period first so you won’t be wasting money. There are always new and improved ones available, too.
To narrow down your search, look at creams that have retinol, hydroxy acids and tea extracts or go with the most popular brands like LifeCell Wrinkle Cream and Athena 7-Minute Lift.
2. Protox
Although relatively newer, Protox is just as effective as Botox but it is applied topically and not via Botox injection. Its results are also more permanent, but take a few weeks to be noticeable.
3. Facial Treatments
Certain kinds of facials work, too, while costing less. They can even be the best form of relaxation after a nerve-racking week. While anti-aging facials can be made and applied at home, the more effective ones can be found at your local spa, with the best types being the Derma Lift, the Collagen facial and the Infrared skin treatment. The Collagen facial hydrates the skin and fuels the creation of fresh skin cells while the Infrared facial makes skin more firm while removing visible wrinkles.
4. Face Lift
In some ways, Botox injections are more beneficial than having a face lift since the latter is actually a surgical treatment that takes quite some time to recover from and is accompanied by more risks. Still, having a face lift is one of the top Botox alternatives because it gives long lasting results, which means you don’t have to keep returning to the clinic. Although costly, it might actually be cheaper in the long run than the total of all the Botox injections you’ll have to take to keep yourself youthful.
5. Acupuncture
Even though it also involves needles, acupuncture is also one of the best Botox alternatives because it is accompanied by fewer risks, and is really not painful. It does more than get rid of wrinkles, too. Rather, it can also tighten your facial pores, make your skin more firm and improve overall circulation so you will feel not just younger but healthier.