Pursuit Of The Ideal Body

Pursuit Of The Ideal Body

Sep 20

In the pursuit of the ideal body, increasing numbers of women are turning to injectable and implantable drugs and devices as a means of improving their body image. Botox injections can be used to reduce frown lines, by blocking transmissions between nerve endings, therefore reducing the contractions of the muscles that cause the lines. Injections last, on average, around 4 months, with the effects being seen within a couple of days. However, botox injections can cost around £200 a time and does have a number of risks, such as pain, muscle weakness and flu-like symptoms.

Other injectable and implantable drugs and devices include breast implants, to enhance the size of women’s breasts. A silicone implant is placed behind the natural breast tissue to give a larger bust, which is particularly popular amongst some celebrities, however these procedures can cost thousands, may need replacing after three years and there are the risks associated with any surgery, such as infection. Similar procedures are also available for implants in the buttocks and as well as other areas of the body.

These types of injectable and implantable drugs and devices can help to improve a woman’s perception of her appearance, and as well as being very expensive, they also carry risks which can be very painful as well as distressing if the procedure goes wrong.