One of the most popular and effective beauty treatments on the market today is Botox, a substance that when injected into the muscles near the site of fine lines and wrinkles smoothes the area. Since it was approved for cosmetic purposes in 2002, millions of women and men have received Botox treatments.
Stem cell cream like Luminesce is an alternative to Botox when it comes to making lines and wrinkles disappear. Adult stem cells are used to create growth factors in a special stem cell serum, after which the stem cells are discarded. The resulting stem cell cream, Luminesce, contains peptides and proteins that stimulate the body to produce collagen, elastin, and other substances that keep skin young and smooth.
Botox is made from botulism, a virulent bacterium that causes food poisoning that can be very serious and even fatal. In the doses used in cosmetic procedures, however, it is not harmful. It blocks messages sent from the brain to the facial muscles, effectively paralyzing the injection site. Crow’s feet around the eyes will disappear because there is no communication to tell the skin to contract. Botox is injected into the muscles around the eyes, on the forehead, and in other places where lines and wrinkles tend to form.
The results of each Botox treatment last 3-4 months and sometimes take up to a week to produce results. It can cost between $165 and $600 depending on where it is injected and how much Botox is used. A large area like the forehead can cost up to $900. Each Botox unit costs an average of $9 to $18.
Botox does have side effects, but they are relatively rare. These may include infection, nausea, flu-like symptoms, redness at injection sites, and muscle weakness.
On the other hand, when you use a stem cell serum like Luminesce that harnesses stem cell technology to help your facial tissues renew themselves, you simplify your life. You are applying a natural substance to your face and stimulating the production of your body’s natural cell regeneration process. Applied twice a day, Luminesce doesn’t mean going to a doctor’s office, having paralyzed muscles, paying expensive fees, or risking side effects.
The process you use to treat fine lines and wrinkles is a very personal choice and depends on your financial health and how much time you are willing to put into it. You can apply a stem cell cream twice a day or pay for injections 3-4 times a year; the results produced by the two products are very similar.