In a culture that celebrates youth, it can be hard to accept new wrinkles and other skin "imperfections." So many people are turning to doctors to smooth out wrinkles and fix the unevenness and discoloration of the skin that can occur over time.
But these procedures can carry risks of their own. Below, Dr. Roy Geronemus, director of the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of New York and a clinical professor of dermatology at the New York University Medical Center, reviews some of the most common cosmetic skin procedures, and offers advice about how to help ensure you are protected from scarring and other permanent complications.
What are common types of cosmetic skin surgeries?
Dermasurgeons perform a wide variety of cosmetic procedures, including Botox injection, filler substance injection, laser procedures and chemical peels.
What are Botox injections?
Botox injections come from a substance botulism toxin. When used properly and appropriately, Botox provides a safe and effective method of relaxing muscles under the skin. In doing so, you can diminish the lines on the forehead, the eyes and even the neck. It is a fairly simple procedure performed right in the doctor's office. Botox can last anywhere from three to eight months, depending upon the condition and the needs of the patient. The treatments do need to be repeated at some point in the future.
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