Face Lift

The Truth About Botox Alternatives.

Are there non-injectable alternatives to Botox? Yes and no. You've probably seen some of those ads claiming "Better Than Botox?" -- the ridiculous nonsense about how a stretch-mark cream can remove wrinkles? Does this product work?

Listen to what consumer advocate and beauty expert Paula Begoun says about one of these products, "If you are still wondering if there is any way possible that [product's name] might somehow be better than Botox, the short answer is no - and that means no way, and no how."

But, there is a serious contender for the title of "Botox Alternative"..... Scientists in Spain have discovered a compound called Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, which anecdotal evidence suggests, offers the same results as Botox without needles or the risk of damage to the skin or facial muscles. In other words, many doctors believe, Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 has a similar mechanism of action as Botox... without the toxicity and costs.

The New York Times quoted an expert on Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 as saying: "It [Acetyl Hexapeptide-3] aims to have properties similar to the botulinum toxin and can theoretically act on the same nerve-muscle connection that Botox works on. Botox breaks the connection, deadening the muscle, while [Acetyl Hexapeptide] merely inhibits the connection, which could relax the muscle."

Here is what Dr. Sumayah Jamal, MD (assistant professor ofdermatology at the NYU School of Medicine in New York City) says on Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 in WebMD: The Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 attempts to mimic that same Botox action by blocking the action of the protein. It doesn't destroy the protein, like Botox does, says Jamal, but instead simply keeps it from connecting to the cell and turning on the muscle contraction. The end result, she says, may be similar to medical procedures, just much less dramatic.

So In Simple Terms What Exactly Does Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 Do?Here's The Full Story...

Miller Village set for $5.4 million face-lift

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Lerner Theatre preparing for first show after renovations

The renovations finished last June, but this week the Lerner Theatre is once again receiving a face lift.

Fugates gets a face lift

Inside and out, Fugate’s and the Patio Shop are getting a new look. This week, the front facade of the store got re-stuccoed. Over the summer, new wood floors were installed and almost all the merchandise got repositioned on new displays.

Smart ForTwo gets a face-lift for 2012

The 2012 Smart ForTwo sports a striking new look, featuring an upgraded exterior and a fresh leather/fabric mix in the interior. (Credit: Smart) The Smart ForTwo is sporting a new look for 2012. With a refreshed grille, wheels, and interior, this is the smartest-looking Smart yet. The changes to the ForTwo begin with larger radiator grille and integrated logo. The changes also include optional ...

Throckmorton Gets Face Lift

With the creation of a Beautification Committee, residents in the small town of Throckmorton are starting to see big improvements.

Richmond Hill Fish Hatchery getting a face lift

After 50 years of use the ponds at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Richmond Hill Fish Hatchery are undergoing a renovation.

A Necessary $60,000 Face Lift For Wichita County Jail & Sprague Jail Annex

At first glance, $60,000 for paint and primer for the Wichita County Jail and Sprague Jail Annex seemed like a hefty price tag for taxpayers - what seemed like a cosmetic "face lift." But, county officials say it's nothing of the sort.

Jinkee: Lipo yes, but not face lift

Jinkee Pacquiao admitted to having undergone liposuction but stressed that she hasn’t had any cosmetic surgery on her face. In an interview with Ricky Lo, the wife of boxing champ Manny Pacquiao said she had liposuction after giving birth.

Face-lift for Olive Garden?

A Chicago newspaper report says the current look and menu will undergo changes.

FaceForum.com Demystifies New Face Lift Techniques

New techniques like Short Scar, SwiftLiftTM and Lifestyle Lift® facelifts are changing the pain level and recovery time for face lift surgery. FaceForum.com explains these new options to consumers and helps them to understand the benefits and risks .Park City, UT (PRWEB) January 25, 2012 Gone are the tight, artificial-looking face lifts of yesterday which only addressed the issue of undesirably ...