http://www.locateadoc.com/article/facial-cosmetic-procedures-cost-infographic<br />The Fresh Face of 2013 - Non-Surgical Options for a Brand New You!<br /><br />Your face is capable of producing over 5,000 facial expressions! With new advances in non-surgical procedures, you now have one more reason to smile.<br /><br />In 2011, 12.2 MILLION minimally invasive cosmetic procedures were performed in the US. 95% of these were performed on the face. <br /><br />As we age...<br />- Zits, bumps and redness — sadly, they don't disappear with high school graduation. 50% of women in their twenties suffer from acne<br />- Since the skin is so delicate, by the time women are in their 30s they begin to experience undereye bags.<br />- Most sun damage to our skin occurs before our 20, but the effects manifest into sunspots by our 40s<br />- Small muscle contractions over a lifetime can result in crow’s feet and laugh lines in our 50s<br /><br />Skin Care products account for 31% of the global cosmetics industry. In most cases, creams and lotions alone won’t stop your aging skin from looking tired.<br /><br />Reverse damaging effects of aging with minimally invasive cosmetic procedures<br />- BOTOX® - $365<br /> - Wrinkles smooth over and frown lines relax with the help of these noninvasive injections.<br />- CHEMICAL PEEL - $653<br /> - This treatment uses a specific combination of advanced chemicals to slough off the rough, dull top layer of skin, leaving your complexion glowing and baby-smooth.<br />- DERMAL FILLERS - $950<br /> - Sometimes called "liquid facelifts," these injections add volume to your face and fill in sagging areas.<br />- LASER SKIN RESURFACING - $1,167<br /> - The second layer of skin is stimulated with lasers to produce more collagen fibers, smoothing and tightening your cheeks.<br />- MICRODERMABRASION - $141<br /> - This light treatment eliminates dead skin cells from the epidermis, allowing your skin's inner beauty to shine through.<br /><br />Why go minimally invasive?<br />- Boost your confidence with cost-effective options<br />- Quick and relatively painless procedures that could be completed over a lunch break<br />- Short recovery time, with side effects subsiding within two days<br />- Instant results<br /><br />3 out of 4 physicians said they treat patients who seek facial procedures to stay competitive in the workplace.<br /><br />Non-surgical facial procedures are ever-increasing in popularity: 123% increase in total minimally invasive cosmetic procedures from 2000 to 2011<br /><br />Buyer Beware! Popularity and the economic downturn ushered many non-medical personnel into the arena offering cosmetic treatments like BOTOX®. Beware of ads or promotions that sound too good to be true; they may be!<br /><br />http://www.locateadoc.com/<br />Find a Doctor on LocateADoc.com<br />1) Read Reviews<br />2) See Board Certifications<br />3) Check Financing Options<br /><br />SOURCES:<br />American Society of Plastic Surgery<br />The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery<br />Ebody-specialist.com/<br />WebMD.com <br />MSNBC<br />Livestrong.com<br />Glamcheck.com<br />Statista
