According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), the average age of patients undergoing invasive cosmetic surgery has increased by two years. The findings were based on data collected by the AACS from 2002 until 2007.

Collagen is imperative in maintaining healthy, youthful skin. As we age, the collagen in our skin slowly breaks down and we begin to wrinkle. Other factors, such as smoking, sun exposure, and free radicals in the air can contribute to the breakdown of collagen.

A group of scientists presented a study at the 61st Annual American Academy of Dermatology meeting showing that men need twice the amount of Botox® than women do to achieve similar results. The researchers found that the reason why men need more Botox® is due the greater thickness and muscle tone of male skin.

Getting rid of wrinkles can surely make anyone happy. A recent study finds that Botox® gives patients a whole new reason to smile.  The study, performed by the University of Wisconsin, found that by using Botox® to prevent the facial expression of negative emotions your brain is therefore tricked into thinking that those emotions don’t exist.

The use of stem cells in anti-aging treatments is still in its infancy due to controversy over human stem cell research. However, apple stem cell technology is becoming quite prevalent recently across the cosmetic industry. These aren’t your regular Granny Smith apple stem cells, either. Researchers have begun cultivating from a very rare Swiss apple tree that was cultivated over 300 hundred years ago for the long storage life of the fruit. But does this innovative beauty trend have proven benefits, or is it just a glorified fad?