|
“Botox: A Shot at Happiness” was recently featured in the Globe and mail (Friday, April 3, 2009). According to a study done by Dr. Michael Lewis, an experimental psychologist at Cardiff University in Wales, shows patients who have their frown lines treated with Botox tend to be happier.
Dr. Lewis teamed up with a number of British cosmetic surgery clinics and followed 25 women who have undergone various facial procedures. Twelve women had their frown lines treated and 13 had other facial treatments done. Questionnaires (including the “Irritability-Depression-Anxiety Scale”) were filled out after the treatments so the results could be quantified.
Women treated with Botox scored “significantly lower” on the anxiety and depression scale. However, looking younger and feeling refreshed didn't seem to explain the difference as, according to the study, both groups were equally happy with their results.
Dr. Lewis concluded that a phenomenon called “facial feedback” is the cause of the happier feelings.
The more medical explanation of “ facial feedback”, according to Dr. Fleming, is that the frown muscles are referred to as “ negative muscles” and trigger negative response in the brain, which release endorphins to the brain, and endorphins make you happy. So Botox prevents you from using your negative muscles and promotes positive muscle use, thereby promoting the release of endorphins in your brain, therefore making you happier.
For more information regarding Botox or to book your confidential consultation, give us a call at 604-543-8965 or e-mail info@deltalaser.ca
|
Botox : A Shot at Happiness |
|
Reveal the Splendor of Your Skin |
Delta Laser & Skin Care Centre |
|
May 1, 2009 |
|
In This Issue:
- Botox: A Shot at Happiness - Product Pick of the Month: Vitamin C - Ask Dr. Fleming |
Product Pick of the Month: Vitamin C |
|
BENEFITS: · Diminishes the appearance of existing photodamage · Neutralizes free radicals · Improves skin tone and texture · Helps prevent premature signs of aging · Helps stimulate collagen production · Rejuvenates dull, dehydrated and aged skin
BONUS : For the month of May all of our Vitamin C products are 20% off |
|
Ask Dr. Fleming |
|
Q: What is the difference between drug-store anti-aging products and physician grade products? As a general rule over the counter anti-aging creams contain low concentration levels of active ingredients. Companies who produce these products are selling millions of creams to people who don’t want to have side effects from their products. Companies will tend to stay on the safe side, adding low quantities of active ingredients, so they are unlikely to cause a reaction but also unlikely to produce good results. Patients who are looking to invest in great skin care and want to benefit from higher concentration levels will be encouraged to use physician grade products. |
|
Questions?
Call Delta Laser & Skin care at 604-543-8965. We will be happy to answer your questions or schedule a consultation with one of our physicians, nurses, or qualified technicians. If you prefer your email send your questions to info@deltalaser.com |
|
Check out our blog at blog.deltalaser.ca and stay informed by subscribing to our feed |
Delta Laser Centre1-6305 120th Street, Delta, B.C. Phone 604-543-8965 Fax 604-502-8911 www.deltalaser.ca |
|
In my bid to age gracefully, I count on The Delta Laser and Skin Care Centre as my “silent partner” in looking good as time goes by.
N.A. |
