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Three viewers test Botox alternatives and find out which ones really work

Date: 9th December 2008, Source: Althealth News

In light of the Healthcare Commission's advice that the administration of Botox should be regulated LK Today sent three viewers off to test alternatives to Botox - but did they really work?

1. Protox 20 cream - £65 for 50ml
This is a non invasive alternative to Botox that has been clinically proven to reduce wrinkle depth by 50% in 30 days. It contains 20% Argireline to relax muscles and Hyaluronic acid to plump out 'cross-linked' skin. Protox does not paralyse but weakens muscle stimulation and therefore does not lead to 'the drooping effect' or 'freezing' that many people worry about with Botox.

Results
39-year-old Louise Harrison thought the cream smelt pleasant and sank straight into your skin. It was really easy to use and Louise found no side effects. She felt that her skin looked more fresh and less tired. The fine lines and small wrinkles seemed to be less apparent. And her husband remarked that he could see a difference!

For more information on Protox 20 call 0845 121 6868

2. L'Oreal Microdermabrasion - £14.99
It involves putting aluminium crystals onto the face and then removing them along with the dead skin cells to smooth away fine lines and wrinkles. According to the manufacturer, as non surgical treatments go, it's second only to Botox. There is also a home version of this salon treatment.

Results
Jan Foster is 49 years old and says all she can see in the mirror are wrinkles. After having this treatment Jan didn't think there was any long term difference. The treatment left her skin feeling lovely and soft. In the short term her face definitely looked better and felt tighter but this soon wore off.



3. Bio Skin Jetting - from £35 to £95
BioSkinJetting is an alternative to injecting solutions into the skin. It works using the body's natural, self-healing process to create collagen along the line of the wrinkle, plumping and firming with a natural result that can last up to two years.

Using a needle, the technique separates the wrinkle from the underlying skin. Upon removal of the needle, the tissues are stimulated to form new collagen fibres in exactly the right place, plumping and firming the skin to create a smoother and, for many, wrinkle free complexion.

Results
Jacky Potts is 45 years old and has a phobia about looking her age. She's considered Botox but doesn't have the courage to go ahead with it. Jacky thinks this treatment has made a difference, especially around her eyes. A few of her friends and colleagues have said that she looks a lot better. It was painless and she'd definitely do it again.

This treatment costs £35 to £95 depending upon the size of the area that is treated per session. A course of 5-7 sessions is recommended. For more information contact 0121 708 2404.