Facial Exercise Or Botox?
By Cynthia Rowland

Once the Hippocratic Oath was considered a rite of passage for
practitioners of medicine; it was a promise traditionally taken
by physicians pertaining to the ethical practice of medicine.
Over the years the wording has changed to reflect a more modern
language; however, an oath of some type is uttered by most
physicians accepting the responsibility to practice medicine or
is it to practice responsible medicine?

Botox, Restylane and Collagen are the darlings of many cosmetic
surgeons' because these products create a huge cash flow upsurge
that boosts their bottom line. These same products provide a
very temporary result that requires multiple treatments every
year; most patients, mainly women, are willing to continue the
injections giving no thought to how their faces will look or
behave if they stop using these crutches.

A FDA article says, "In 2001, more than 1.6 million people
received injections, an increase of 46 percent over the previous
year. More popular than breast enhancement surgery and a
potential blockbuster, Botox is regarded by some as the ultimate
fountain of youth."  On the other hand, the FDA describes Botox
Cosmetic as a toxin. Updating the figure for injections, Botox
led the way in 2005.

Should there be concern for over-treatment or abuse when it
comes to using these products? The above referenced FDA article
echoes concern that Botox use could be easily abused, especially
when untrained and unqualified people are doing the injecting at
$500 a treatment. Abuse also comes when the patient complains to
the care giver that the treatment was not as effective as
promised so the injection is repeated before the recommended
waiting period has lapsed.

If the results of a typical injection last 120 days, that means
a patient returns at least three times per year to repeat the
procedure to maintain that paralyzed look. At what point does a
patient reach saturation with these drugs? One-tenth of a
teaspoon, the typical amount of product used for the forehead,
doesn't sound like much in terms of product usage but the
burning question remains: what is the long-term ramification of
injecting a toxin into the body several times a year?

Most cosmetic Botox injections target the forehead lines, the
concentration lines between the brows and the area around the
eyes. These particular lines and creases indicate that the
underlying muscles have lost elasticity and tone from atrophy
coupled with continued repetitive motion. Yes, the motion needs
to be stopped but surprisingly, stopping the learned behavior of
frowning or raising the forehead when emoting requires behavior
modification not paralyzing toxins.

There is a non-invasive, all natural remedy for muscles that
are lax – it's not an injection and it's not a cream. It's
exercise! Exercise using isometric and resistance movements can
easily tighten the underlying muscles of the face and neck.
Imagine, learning a series of exercise motions that you can use
forever and the results can stave off the need for injections
because the underlying muscles will plump up and become strong
again. When the muscles are made stronger, the skin feels and
acts like younger skin.

Botox is not the Fountain of Youth – it is a toxin that blocks
the release of a chemical by nerve cells that signal muscle
contraction. When normal muscle contraction is inhibited, new
wrinkles can begin their formation. That's right - New wrinkles
are developed when compensating for other muscles lack of
movement.

Exercise for the face can keep the underlying muscles strong so
that wrinkles are less likely to form. Why resort to man-made
chemicals when exercise can help you look younger and healthier?
Remember, beauty injections do not cure; they only temporarily
mask the symptoms.

About the Author: Cynthia Rowland is widely recognized as an
expert in all natural facial fitness with over thirty years
experience in health & beauty related fields.  Cynthia Rowland
“I Save Faces” http://www.rejenuve.com/FacialMagicSL.htm
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