FILLERS AND BOTOX

You want to turn back time to when wrinkles did not exist and your cheekbone was as high as Angelina Jolie’s in Maleficent.

There are a number of facial treatments and procedures in the market which are done for a myriad of reasons. Also, it is no longer a taboo as more Malaysians are turning to botox for its rejuvenation effects which help to relax muscles from the inside. Fillers on the other hand, help restore facial proportion. Cosmetic physicians have a standard ‘triangle of beauty,’ which is a symmetrical, upside-down triangular shape, encompassing the cheeks, nose and chin. Procedures to achieve this include nose augmentation, nasolabial folds (smile lines), vertical lip, marionette (mouth frown), oral commissures (corners of mouth) to name some of it.

Botulinum Toxin Type A, commonly referred to as botox, is a natural purified protein derived from good bacteria. It is a prescribed-only medicine and available from qualified professionals. As we age, our skin becomes more fragile and less elastic. Slowly you will begin to see lines along your face and less smoothness. Botox and juvederm injections can be taken to hydrate and add volume to the skin to prevent wrinkles from appearing—and looking younger will