Botox treatment? Do you need it?

Maria in Jacksonville, Florida, writes, "My husband and I are in our forties now and with three kids, stressful jobs, and Florida heat and humidity, we feel we look a bit old. The other day when I looked at myself in the mirror I realized that, like my husband, even I am starting to get fine lines and wrinkles. I am scared. Is Botox treatment for us? Isn't there something else that we could do?"

Well, what scientists have discovered now is that while you cannot stop aging completely, you can definitely do two things:

1. Delay it by taking proper care of your skin, eating healthy, and exercising regularly.
2. Treat whatever damage has already been done to your skin/body.

In your case, it is obvious that you both got too occupied with your jobs and children and did not take enough care of yourself. No wonder age is starting to show its ugly face. While Botox is definitely a solution that you can consider but do not forget that it is quite expensive for most of us. It is not a one-time treatment and all those regular trips to the spa add up pretty quickly.

A good alternative is a new product called StriVectin-SD that is an excellent alternative to Botox. Some experts believe that it is even better than Botox on many performance attributes. While StriVectin -SD has not been shown to eliminate the deep furrows targeted by Botox injections, the active ingredient in StriVectin -SD has been shown to significantly reduce that category of fine lines and wrinkles that can add 10-15 years to your appearance (the type of fine lines and wrinkles Botox treatment leaves behind); giving you a youthful, healthy, glowing complexion faster.

But there is something else we always tell our patrons when considering anti-aging or anti-wrinkle treatment:

• Try to be happy. Develop a positive outlook towards life. Enjoy what you have. It will add years to your life.
• Stay away from the sun.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
• Do something spiritual; whether it is yoga or meditation or just relaxing on the patio listening to the sound of the birds singing, but do try to connect with your inner self.

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