Botox May Actually Cause Extra Wrinkles, Study Finds

May 12, 2010

Tuesday , May 11, 2010

Botox is one of the most widely used beauty treatments to eliminate the signs of aging, but a new study suggests the cosmetic injection may actually cause extra wrinkles.

The Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology published the findings on Monday.

Dr. David Becker, an assistant professor of dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, wrote in the journal that muscle groups that have not been injected with Botox will still find a way to make expressions, leading to more lines.

“Paralysis of a set of muscles might lead to recruitment of other muscle groups in an attempt to reproduce the conditioned activity being blocked — resulting in more prominent muscle activity in adjacent regions,” Becker explained.

However, Dr. Neil Sadick, a dermatologist in New York City who does an average of 30 Botox injections a day, told FoxNews.com the report has some validity to it, but not a lot.

“Theoretically, you could have some local affect of accentuating a wrinkle associated with adjacent muscle that has not been treated,” he said. “But it’s really the overall global improvement that you see with Botox treatments that leads to lesser lines on the entire face — and that’s really what the patient wants to accomplish.”

Botox is a drug made from a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, and is injected under the skin to temporarily relax facial muscles, smoothing lines and wrinkles. Patients can expect results to last three to six months.

One comment on “Botox May Actually Cause Extra Wrinkles, Study Finds”

Patti Collier
May 17, 2010 at 2:03 pm

Look Naturally Younger….without Botox

Anti-aging skin care is a very poplar concept in today’s world. Anti-aging skin care is about discipline. It is about being proactive. Anti-aging skin care is great way to slow the ageing process. You also can look 10 or 15 years younger. Here are 8 Tips for proactive anti-aging skin care:

Tip 1- Maintain healthy living and eating habits:

Many people under estimate the benefits of healthy living, healthy eating. Combining the right foods with the right amount of positive activities in your life not only does wonders for your body – but works for your skin as well. A well balanced diet is the key to maintaining a proper body metabolism. Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables (raw), they are the best source of fiber and have a very refreshing effect on your body. I also like to include a good Multi Vitamin Supplement in my daily routine. I like Vita Logic Daily Extra it is the best on the market (www.shopihl.com) And we all know it…but I have to say it… Don’t Smoke, consume alcoholic beverages in moderation, avoid oily and fatty food; not only do they lack in essential nutrients but also cause obesity and other diseases which aid the aging process.

Tip 2- Beat stress:

This is probably the most important anti-aging skin care measure. Stress disturbs the body metabolism and accelerates the aging process. Sleep, exercise and a relaxing bath, are all good ways of beating stress. Treat yourself to a massage or other type of bodywork. Doing so on a regular basis can help to lower your heart rate and blood pressure and promote muscle relaxation and emotional release. According to Stephen Sinatra, M.D., author of Heart Sense for Women, “It’s not uncommon for the release of long-held sadness to occur as a result of bodywork.” Aroma-therapy is also known to bust stress.

Tip 3- Drink a lot of water:

Anti-aging skin care can’t be any simpler than this. Drinking water in adequate amounts is a must do to flush out toxins out of the body via the excretory system. With inadequate amounts of water flowing through the body, these toxins can build up in the body and escape through skin pores. This contributes to acne. Therefore, by flushing the body internally with water, acne breakouts are less likely to occur due to toxin release through the skin. Women should drink at a minimum, at least 64 oz. of water (per day) is recommended by most doctors. If exercising double this.

Tip 4- Regular exercise:

A wonderful anti-aging skin care procedure. Besides toning your muscles, it also helps in cleaning the skin by flushing out the toxins in the form of sweat. Exercise should be followed by a warm shower in order to completely remove the toxins.

Tip 5- Cleansing:

Simple is key here. You need to find a good cleanser that your skin responds well to, and stick with it. Avoid bar soaps as they tend to dry out the skin. According to Rona Berg, in her book, “Beauty,” a French cosmetics executive once told her, “Soap should only ever touch your skin from the neck down.” I agree. In the evening before I go to bed, I use a dime-sized bit Veris Natural Cleanser (verisnaturally.com), and then rinse with cool or lukewarm water. In the morning, I do the same thing (you need to remove excess oils from your nightly moisturizing). Never wash your face with hot or cold water (both can cause broken capillaries). Also be careful about cleansing and not moisturizing afterwards.

Tip 6- Exfoliate:

Exfoliation is the step most people skip in their weekly skincare routine. But trust me, if you start properly exfoliating your skin, you will notice an almost immediate difference. According to Berg, one of the reasons men’s skin looks more youthful than women’s is because men tend to exfoliate daily when they shave. Veris Peppermint Exfoliating Cleanser (verisnaturally.com) works by removing the top layer of dead skin cells that tend to dull your complexion. I find exfoliating skin once a week with a microdermabrasion keeps skin glowing year-round.

Tip 7- Moisturize:

A basic law of beauty is that everyone, no matter of his/hers skin type, should moisturize. Especially after cleansing or exfoliate….Yes even if your skin is oily, it will benefit from moisturizers. Why? Moisturizers seal moisture into skin (Berg calls this the “Saran Wrap effect”). When your skin is tight, it’s crying out for moisture. Veris Multi Peptide Complex with Resveratrol (verisnaturally.com) is the best I have found, I moisturize in the morning and I moisturize in the evening before I go to bed. Are eye creams necessary? Well I think so. Some beauty experts strongly recommend eye creams. Why? The skin around the eye contains no fatty tissue and is therefore very thin and susceptible to wrinkles. Special eye creams are formulated to “thicken” and reduce puffiness and discoloration in this area. Veris Youth Restoring Eye Cream with Vitamin K (verisnaturally.com) is designed for this and I included it in my daily regimen. Yet other experts (including the beauty editors of Allure in their new book) claim your daily lotion works around the eyes just as well.

Tip 8- Apply Sunscreen:

O Magazine ran an article featuring interviews with several top skin care experts and dermatologists (check this out). Every single one of them said sunscreen was the most important part of your skincare regimen. It was the secret they would pass on to their daughters. The number-1 cause of wrinkles is sun damage, so it’s important to use sunscreen from your early years on even in winter and on cloudy days. A great trick is to purchase two moisturizers: One for night like Veris DNA Revitalizing Night Cream (verisnaturally.com) and one for day like Veris Natural Mineral Sunblock (verisnaturally.com) that includes UV protection and works well under make up. Don’t use moisturizers with sunscreen at night, the ingredients are not meant to be used 24/7 and can aggravate skin. I can’t say it enough Protect, Protect, Protect your skin against UV radiation; UV rays are known to speed up the aging process. So, a good sunscreen lotion should be a part of your anti-aging skin care routine.

Youthfully Yours,

Patti

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