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Every time we turn on the TV to catch up on the latest Hollywood chatter, we see those beautiful faces of celebrities who seem to have found the fountain of youth. The ticking of the clock and the passing of the years seems not to have affected them at all. Most, even though they have celebrated their sixtieth or seventieth birthdays, seem to have found a way to hide the inevitable sags and wrinkles.

However, most of us are not so fortunate. The passing of the years takes its toll and we may look in the mirror one morning and wish there was a magic solution that will give us back our youthful, perky appearance.

Botox is the reigning monarch in the world of medical cosmetic procedures, as ranked by The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Celebrities no longer disappear for weeks while they heal from a facelift, only to emerge wearing large sunglasses and a headscarf. It is now completely unecessary to go under the knife.

Every time you make a facial expression you use small muscles that create a chemical called acetylcholine. Every time you furrow your brow, frown, or purse your lips, your muscles are using this chemical to create that wrinkle causing facial appearance. Here’s where Botox comes in. It stops your muscles from producing and releasing acetylcholine, and essentially paralyzes the area of your face that has been treated. The contractions that cause the appearance of wrinkles now cannot occur, and new wrinkles cannot form.

You will be glad to know that Botox has been tested and approved by the FDA as a certified treatment against wrinkles. Extensive testing has been done in independent labs, so you can be assured that it is safe for human use. When investigating and researching the possibility of having a Botox procedure, make sure to use a reputable clinic that has qualified doctors and nurses on staff. You will want to give yourself every advantage for a successful outcome.

One of the most reassuring aspects is that results can last for four to six months, and after that your creases and lines will gradually reappear. So if you like your new look, you can sign up for another session, or you can choose not too. This makes your decision so much easier than when surgery was the only option.

Never use a medical procedure or any medical treatment without first consulting with a doctor or other qualified medical professional.