BOTOX® Injections Treatment Before and After Pictures by Alexander Rivkin, MD

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reports nearly 11.7 cosmetic procedures are performed each year. From lipoplasty to eyelid surgery, it’s clear that both surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic surgery procedures are a growing trend for men and women alike. In fact, the ASAPS estimates a 457% increase since 1997, with women accounting for just over 90 percent of all procedures.

When those deep creases around the mouth and fine lines around the eyes are giving away your real age, a facelift isn’t your only option. Wrinkle treatments such as Botox, Restylane and Juvederm continue to be popular anti aging treatments for those that do not want to undergo surgery, and some researchers suggest that the injections are actually good for your skin.