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Cosmetic injectables are some of the best known non-invasive cosmetic face lift options in the United States -- and around the world. These procedures have exploded in popularity in recent years, and have become a viable alternative to plastic surgery. However, what many people may not know is that injectables have many more uses than just treating horizontal forehead lines and frown lines. They can help you look good and treat a number of conditions.

What is Botox Cosmetic?

Botox Cosmetic® (Botulinum Toxin Type A) is a cosmetic product used primarily to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. In medical applications, the toxin is a very small dosage and extremely diluted to achieve desired results, making it safe. Botox prevents the unnecessary contraction of muscles, which is why it was originally used to treat eye muscle spasms and other medical conditions. Later on, the Food And Drug Administration approved its use to improve the appearance of frown lines -- and its popularity took off.

Soft Tissue Fillers

Soft tissue fillers, such as Juvederm™ and Restylane®, are injectable gels comprised of hyaluronic acid -- a naturally occurring substance in the skin that helps add volume and hydration and elasticity. These products are generally used for moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.

Alternative Uses for Popular Cosmetic Problems

As a person ages, the skin changes and the natural volume of youthful skin begins to diminish, resulting in wrinkles forming. It's easy to see why injectable cosmetic products have been so popular for turning back the hands of time -- at least for a little while. However, these same products can be used in other applications to treat everything from excessive sweating to gummy smiles.

Patients suffering from headaches are routinely turning to Botox to alleviate severe tension and migraine headaches. Additionally, those with hyperhidrosis, or excessive perspiration, find that the same injections can limit nerve impulses that affect sweat gland activation.

Facial Aesthetics

Dr. Jill DeBiasi, a renowned dentist and specialist in aesthetic cosmetic techniques, uses injectables in her practice, DT Smile Design (www.dtsmiledesign.com). Dr. DeBiasi wants patients and the public to know of the many uses of cosmetic products to enhance beauty and self-esteem.

"It is my mission for all of my patients to look and feel their very best," says Dr. DeBiasi. "I now incorporate facial aesthetics into my practice, using products once only offered by dermatologists and plastic surgeons. I can perform a complete palate of facial re-contouring options, taking a natural smile to the next level."

Some of the options available to men and women include use of Botox to:

* lift the brows

* smooth out crows feet

* reduce vertical lines that form around the lips

* help correct an asymmetrical or crooked smile

* smooth a bumpy chin, also refered to as "pebble chin" or "golf ball chin"

* reduce the amount of gingiva showing when someone smiles, to alleviate a "gummy smile."

In addition, soft tissue fillers can be used to:

* plump up thin lips for an even better smile

* reduce the appearance of lines that run along the side of the nose to the mouth

* reduce the appearance of bags under the eyes by minimizing the shadow under the bag

* to add volume to the mid face or cheeks, or enhance the cheekbones

The advantages to non-invasive procedures is they can typically be done in a short period of time (20 minutes approximately) and require little to no recovery time. Results of fillers are immediate, while those achieved with Botox can take up to a few days to appear. Maintenance occurs every several months, or as advised by a doctor.

To learn more about Dr. Jill DeBiasi, visit www.dtsmiledesign.com.