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Put your best face forward (on a budget)

Whether you’re coming out of retirement to re-enter the workforce or walking into a job interview after being laid off, putting yourself out there is a hard and scary thing to do. You’ve got to be on. You need to impress. And above all you have to project confidence – a hard thing to do if you’re unhappy with your appearance.

You’ve probably heard the mantra “If you want people to like you, first you have to like yourself” more times than you care to count. That notion may be tired – but it’s absolutely true. For decades people have turned to facelift procedures to help them regain a more vibrant, youthful appearance, and all the confidence that comes with it. But in these economic times, when everyone seems to be cutting everything but the absolute necessities from their budget, a surgical facelift that can cost up to $15,000 isn’t an expense many people can justify. Sure, a facelift can be categorized as a luxury – but its results may just empower you to attain some absolute necessities that you should never have to go without, like your sense of self-worth.

And facial rejuvenation does more than make you feel great – it makes you more marketable, too. It’s no secret that, much like dating, HR managers are typically hiring younger these days. In the current economy, being older can be a liability – if you’re older you have more experience. And if you have more experience, you’re more expensive. Facial rejuvenation could be just the bit of magic you need to get back your confidence, and get the job. And you can’t put a price on that.

So how do you choose between your confidence and your wallet?

The answer is simple – you don’t. You can have the best of both worlds with Botox Cosmetic and dermal filler treatments, and get facelift-like results for a fraction of the price. But to score a great deal, you’ve got to do a little homework. So here’s a quick crash course on the hidden economics of facial rejuvenation.

Botox should be priced per unit, not area treated. Think about it – if you’re getting two units to smooth the wrinkles in your forehead, why should you be paying the same price as someone who’s getting 10 units in the area? 99% of Botox patients don’t know how many units they’re receiving during their treatments – so make sure you ask your doctor and make the pricing work to your advantage.

And small, highly-targeted amounts of Botox can be a great economical alternative to more expensive surgical treatments like facelifts and nose jobs.

A little knowledge goes a long way in saving money with dermal fillers, too. Like Botox, the more targeted the treatment, the more cost effective it will be. So make sure you find out which type of dermal filler is right for you (each kind of filler is designed to be used on a specific part of the face), and then find a physician who carries all of the different kinds of fillers to deliver your targeted treatment.

To get more rejuvenation bang for your buck, make sure you’re working with an experienced physician who understands that the longevity of a filler is determined based on the exact layer of skin in which it is placed and they have the skill to place it there.

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