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Looking better is a major preoccupation in our society, with entire industries based on helping people look younger and thinner. This week on Health Watch, we’ll look at health issues related to looking better. Wrinkles are a major sign of facial aging, but modern medical science offers a variety of ways to erase them.
You may heard of Botox, which paralyzes the muscles that create creases and lines. Then there are fillers that can be injected to plump up wrinkles. Dr. Rod Rohrich, chairman of plastic surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, says the expertise of a cosmetic surgeon is key to getting the most natural, longest-lasting results from facial fillers. Different substances work better in different situations, so it may take a mix of fillers to get the best results. Avoid cut-rate Botox treatments, and make sure your surgeon is fully qualified, or you may not get the results you want.
Visit www.utsouthwestern.org/plasticsurgery to learn more about UT Southwestern’s clinical services in plastic surgery.
