The Best Wrinkle Treatment - Acid Peels, Botox Injections Or Wrinkle Creams?
WrinkleIf you see wrinkles on your face every time you look in the mirror, and you can honestly say you are comfortable with that, then I really admire you. I wish I could turn a blind eye to my own lines, but I simply can't. Like many others, I have lost track of how much time I have devoted to staying wrinkle free.
In the paragraphs that follow, I am going to discuss three types of treatment:
1. Chemical Peels
2. Botox Injections
3. Anti wrinkle creams
The Pros And Cons Of Chemical Peels
A chemical peel involves having one or other chemical substance applied to your skin in order to cause old skin to slough off and/peel off. These peels, also known as acid peels come in various strengths, with some being mild enough to be used at home. Others are extremely strong, and can only be carried out by a duly qualified person.
Alpha Hydroxy Peels - This is the mildest recognized peel, and depending on the hydroxyl acid concentration in a particular product, you may be able to treat yourself at home. Hydroxy acid is found in a number of foods, including milk, tomatoes and sugarcane juice. These mild peels cannot treat wrinkles, but regular treatments might help to reduce fine lines and improve the overall appearance of your skin.
Trichloroacetic Peels - The concentration of Trichloroacetic acid in these peels can range from 20% to 50%, but a concentration exceeding 30% is rarely used because there is a high risk of permanent scarring. At 50% concentration, the acid would penetrate your skin as far down as the reticular dermis. It can be used for eliminating surface wrinkles and superficial blemishes. However, you might need to receive prior treatment to prepare your skin for the peel, you will have to take several days off work, and you need to be prepared for a hefty bill.
Phenol Peels - These are the strongest peels there are, and they can successfully eradicate even deep wrinkles. On the downside, they are very costly, and you will need to use a sunscreen for the remainder of your life. The procedure can also be rather unpleasant, even though you would be heavily sedated. Because of the dramatic results which can sometimes be had, many people consider this to be the best wrinkle treatment on the planet.
The Pros And Cons Of Botox Injections
Botox (Botulinum toxin) is a deadly neurotoxin which is produced by a particular type of bacteria. In fact, it is the most toxic substance ever discovered. If injected into your veins or into your muscles, it would only require about 1.5 nanograms per kilogram of body weight to kill you. To put it differently, if an adult man weighing 120kg were to inhale just 0.0012mg, he would die.
I know millions and millions of people all over the world go for regular Botox injections, but I am not one of them, and I never will be. As far as I'm concerned, Botox cannot possibly be the best wrinkle treatment.
Pros And Cons Of Anti Wrinkle Creams
As with many things in life, you get good wrinkle creams and you get bad wrinkle creams, such as those which are crammed full of chemicals. Assuming you want to use an all natural cream, then the biggest drawback would be the fact that no wrinkle cream is going to get rid of your wrinkles overnight. It takes time to achieve the desired results. From a safety point of view, I would consider natural anti aging creams to be the best wrinkle treatment.
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