With the recession hand, people are looking for cheaper alternatives to cosmetic procedures.

People have begun cutting back on cosmetic treatments like liposuction, brow lifts, and Botox. That’s why there is a new anti-wrinkle treatment in town.

“This is a really easy procedure,” described Karen Nichols, a certified plastic surgery nurse. “You're going to have probably around maybe five little small injections. I use a tiny needle and I just treat a small area.”   

They are referring to Dysport, the newest Botox competitor.

“Dysport is botulism toxins. Botulism toxin ages like Botox. It's manufactured in a very similar way and it’s a protein that's manufactured from the botulism bacteria and it’s designed to paralyze muscles,” explained Dr. Ronald Downs. “Absolutely no fear involved. This is a heat-killed bacteria which means the bacteria is not alive.”

This anti-wrinkle drug has been used in Europe for years, yet it was only approved by the U.S. FDA last April.

Dysport is priced cheaper than Botox. By using Dysport, one can save up to $75 per appointment.

Source: Windu.com