Considering Botox®? Before Booking an Appointment, Consider This…

It happens to every woman at some point. You look in the mirror and there, staring back at you, is your mother.

Let’s face it: We all age, and the passage of time is bound to show itself on your skin in the form of lines, wrinkles and discoloration. The good news is, today’s scientific advances give us options our mothers never had for reducing the signs of aging on our skin. The only question is, which option is right for you?

This article takes a closer look at some of the more popular cosmetic procedures such as Botox, as well as a new generation of highly effective, topical skincare products known as “Botox Alternatives,” including one treatment that is gaining a lot of attention thanks to its impressive results in clinical testing — iQ Derma’s Ageless Face System.

Facial Injections: Botox
Once a trend followed only by models and actors, Botox injections are now quite commonplace. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), nearly 12 million cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures were performed in the United States in 2008, with Botox injections topping the list at just under 5 million.

Despite the rising popularity of Botox, most women who get the procedure admit they know very little about what Botox is and how it works. To help you make an informed decision, here are some of the facts:

• Botox is a neurotoxin [neuro means nerve; toxin means poison] that temporarily paralyzes muscles in your face.
• Botox is derived from the same botulin toxin that is found in spoiled foods. Doctors use a sterile and purified form of this toxin when administering Botox injections.
• Botox injections cost up to $500 or more. The effects are not permanent. Over time, the body gradually absorbs the substance and the procedure must be repeated every 3-6 months.
• The FDA has approved Botox for use only on a limited area between the eyebrows. Botox is administered only for wrinkles and does not reduce other age-related symptoms such as age spots and facial discoloration.
• Improper injection has been linked to droopy eyelids. Other reported side effects include nausea fatigue, malaise, flu and rashes.
• Botox is not recommended for pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding, people with neuromuscular disorders or cardiovascular disease.
• There have been no conclusive studies about the long-term side effects of Botox.

Next Generation Topical Treatments: “Botox Alternatives”
A new class of topical skin care treatments is emerging that has been shown in clinical studies to help women reduce the signs of aging without the pain of needles, or the high price tag. Leading the way is iQ Derma, which offers a 2-step Ageless Face System.

Topical treatment seems to have several advantages over Botox, including:

• Immediate results — 4 out of 5 women in clinical testing saw a reduction in wrinkle appearance within 15 minutes.
• Multi-symptom formulas — Whereas Botox is designed exclusively to treat wrinkles, iQ Derma’s system also addresses concerns such as age spots and enlarged pores.
• No medical risk or recovery time.
• Lower cost—in fact, iQ Derma offers customers the opportunity to try the Ageless Face System for free.

How Topicals Work to Reduce Signs of Aging
In the case of iQ Derma’s Ageless Face System, the key is cutting-edge ingredient technology, much of it imported from leading French skincare laboratories.

These include hyaluronic acid, a “miracle moisturizer” that dramatically boosts skin’s moisture content, helping to restore youthful radiance and renew firmness and elasticity. Marine collagen to help replenish the precious collagen your skin loses as you age and Matrixyl® 3000 to help stimulate the production of new, healthy skin collagen. Plus advanced peptides like argireline and GABA that actually produce a Botox-like effect when placed on the skin to help smooth away wrinkles.

The result is a measurably brighter, firmer, more youthful complexion.

Click here to learn more about the science behind iQ Derma’s Ageless Face System and how you can try a 2-month supply for free.

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