the desired look the injections must be repeated. Studies seem to suggest that the effects of Botox become more long lasting as the muscle tissue will eventually begin to shrink or atrophy.
Other injectable types of skin wrinkle reducers include hyaluronic acid that is marketed as dermal filler used to fill in facial wrinkles. Like Botox, hyaluronic acid has a limited effectiveness, usually less than six months and it is applied through a minimally invasive injection. Unlike Botox which can take several days to work, the effects of hyaluronic acid can be seen almost immediately.
Collagen injections had become a popular way to enhance facial appearance. Collagen is commonly used to change the shape and contour of the lips as well as fill in wrinkles and other facial imperfections. With the introduction of hyaluronic acid and Botox, collagen products have become less popular. This may be due to the longer recovery period associated with injections of collagen.
Women are not the only ones seeking the injectable fountain of youth. In increasing numbers, men are having their crows feet filled and their facial wrinkles erased. One possible explanation may lie in how the employment market has changed over the last several decades. Occupations once dominated by men have increasingly been rendered gender neutral as more women have entered the work force. The result has been an increased competition for available jobs and men have found it necessary to gain an edge in the hiring process. Some experts contend that men also face more competition from younger workers.
A risk exists in the proliferation of counterfeit injectables and providers who are less than properly trained.