Saturday, June 15, 2013

Botox Trends

By Ariel Mernal


The public is well aware that having botox treatments is a simple and easy solution to make the skin appear younger. Wrinkles and fine lines in the face become quite a big concern for ageing people, so many of them are utilizing the latest advances in cosmetic treatments, and that means getting botox injections. What was once probably thought to be a procedure whose novelty might wear off one day is nowadays considered to be one that is here to stay.

You may have read about it in the news or even seen it on television - more and more celebrities are now using botox injections to maintain their young looks and skin. But the question on many people's mind is 'why is it so popular?' or 'what makes it such a sought after procedure?'

Well, the answer is simple really. Ageing skin is a big problem, and people know that botox is inexpensive and effective. It's a fast treatment, there are no scars which can happen from plastic surgery, and it is pretty easy on the bank account. Because of the constant coverage by media about celebrity procedures, the public is more aware about botox nowadays.

Botox for men?

Many people think that botox is only something that women are interested in, but this is not true. The facts show something else, entirely. Women are still more likely to get botox than men, but it is becoming more widely accepted for men to receive the treatments as well. Media outlets have come up with a term for this, and 'bro-tox' seems to fit the bill. Some clinics now report that up to 50% of their patients undergoing botox are male!

The trends are always evolving

The use of botox is rising. In one year, 2010 to 2011, it went up from 5.4 million, to 5.7 million botox patients, so it went up 5% in that year alone. Other statistics say that it's 10% that it has been going up, year by year. This is not a shock to anyone. In the past, the general attitude toward botox treatments were negative, but as time goes on, it's no longer just the super wealthy that can afford them, and regular people are much more accepting of the procedure. It has now become a well recognized and widely accepted surgical procedure.

But that's not all. Many other non-cosmetic disorders can be treated by botox injections, including muscle spasticity disorders and other chronic conditions. Children and adults who suffer from cerebral palsy have had botox help them, as well as those who have blepharospasm and also conditions such as spastic paraparesis. There have been multiple reports of these treatments showing significant benefits for patients. Other applications include managing patients with migraine (multiple botox injections are given to the scalp) and excessive sweating.

It's plain to see that botox is only gaining in popularity. Research is ongoing into looking at newer applications, and the results so far are promising.




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