Ok, the question is, do you have wrinkles or fine lines?

If you have fine lines, good skin care, with microdermabrasion or micropeels performed by an esthetician should help immensely.

Microdermabrasion treatments run about $100 and can be performed in either a spa or clinical setting. Micropeels also cost about $100, but are generally performed in a clinical setting. Both procedures are going to require a series of treatments for best results, and targeted skincare will be prescribed.

If you have wrinkles, true improvement can only be had with Botox, fillers, or–worst case scenario–a facelift.

Botox-paralyzes the muscle, greatly improving the wrinkles between brows, on the corners of the eyes, and on the forehead. It runs anywhere from $250-$1000 and must be repeated every 2-6 months.

Fillers-like collagen, Restylane and Juvederm, fill in the wrinkle from the inside. They are great for smile and marionette lines, as well as crow’s feet. Treatments run anywhere from $500-$2500 depending on the product of choice, and must be repeated every 6 weeks to a year.

Facelifts-lift the skin and underlying muscle tissue surgically. They are generally the last choice considered, because they are invasive surgery and you will need extended time off work and other activities to recover. Facelifts make a huge difference for excessively sagging skin, and a skin resurfacing, like dermabrasion or a chemical peel, are usually recommended to provide the best results.

Facelifts run anywhere from $8,000 to $25,000 or more depending on your doctor, location and how extensive the work to be done is.

In all cases, good daily skincare and daily sunscreen use is essential.

Marie Esselstein
http://www.notsonaturalbeauty.com