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No matter how well we’re able to care for and preserve our skin throughout our lives, signs of aging are bound to catch up with us.

The daily facial expressions we make can cause fine lines, creases, and wrinkles to develop around our eyes and forehead, and make us look angry, tired, or sad — even when we’re not. Sometimes, factors such as stress and genetics will bring out wrinkles and creases, and make us look and feel older than we really are.

Fortunately, cosmetic injectables have the ability to treat and reverse visible signs of aging, and can help restore an overall youthful appearance to the face. Botox, which is the top selling FDA-approved product of its kind in the world, can inhibit the contractions of muscles that contribute to wrinkles and creases, and produce a softer, smoother, and younger appearance.

Summer is officially here, bringing with it vacations, pool parties, birthdays, anniversaries, and all kinds of warm-weather activities. All year long, you have waited for this particular season to show off your best look. And then you glance in the mirror: Lines around eyes, wrinkles deterring from the youthful look you’ve worked so hard to maintain.

For many, the easy solution to crow’s feet and other unwanted wrinkles is DIY Botox and other dermal filter kits available for purchase online. These kits promise a fresh, young look, with the added bonus of saving a substantial amount of money. Given the step-by-step tutorials on YouTube and the countless message boards on self-injection, these procedures appear — at least on the surface — to be successful. The ease and affordability of these kits appeals to many — but they also raise the question: Are they safe?

This November, we recognize National Healthy Skin Month as a time to take good care of our skin — not just for beauty, but for health as well. The skin is our body’s largest organ and it protects us from germs and bacteria, helps regulate body temperature, and has a remarkable ability to heal itself.

The face is often one of the first places to exhibit signs of environmental damage and aging over the years. Usually, this facial damage involves wrinkles, marionette lines, smile and frown lines, or general volume loss. Sometimes, losing weight can cause a loss of facial volume as well. Sunken cheeks and sagging skin can even make your face look hollow. Other issues can also cause unwanted marks, such as wrinkles from sun damage or enduring acne scars.

As we become older, concerns about fine lines and wrinkles seem to dominate our skin care needs. For years now, cosmetics and skin care brands have been releasing products that promise to reverse signs of aging and restore a youthful appearance. Despite the availability of such products, many continue to turn to various facial rejuvenation procedures such as dermal fillers and cosmetic injectables, both proven treatments for reducing signs of aging.

Our faces express a lot. Literally. It’s the first thing we notice when talking to a

nother person, and you can flip that around and be sure your face is the first thing others notice when they talk to you. After all, we rely on facial expressions to tell us whether someone is happy, sad, annoyed, angry, or perhaps bored by the conversation (hint: change the topic!). One of the long-term effects of all of those facial expressions over years  is, unfortunately, wrinkles. The constant and repeated motions of smiling, frowning, laughing, and everything else in between can’t help but lead to permanent creases and lines in our faces. As we age, those wrinkles grow in number. It’s an undesireable result of getting older.

It is also why botulinum toxin is something you might want to know more about. Of course, many of you are aware of botulinum toxin – simply know as “Botox.” A positive spin on growing old now as opposed to 50 years ago? Not only are Botox injections available, but now there are multiple options to choose from if you decide to utilize botulinum toxin to battle those signs of aging in your face. Botox has been around the longest, while Xeomin is relatively new and Dysport is the latest addition to the available choices.