The Botox craze has swept the nation and it seems that every celebrity you read about has had a Botox injection. If you have wrinkles because of aging skin, sun exposure or another reason, it may be tempting to get that young, tight skin look that Botox can provide. But is it really worth the pain, or would a wrinkle removing cream work better for you?

Let’s look at some of the pros and cons of Botox versus a wrinkle removing cream.

1. How well does it get rid of lines or wrinkles?
One major benefit of Botox is that it quickly removes your facial eye wrinkles. A wrinkle removing cream may take up to a few weeks to start seeing results and the results might not be as dramatic as what you would get from Botox. Botox will do a better job of ridding you of your unsightly facial lines, but there are some drawbacks…

2. How painful is it?
A wrinkle removing cream is usually combined with a moisturizer so there is not pain at all associated with using it. Botox, on the other hand, is injected with a needle into the affected area. Botox is made of a form of poison, but it the quantities are so small that it usually does not do any real damage. There are rare cases of allergic reactions associated with Botox.

3. How natural does it look?
When used in too large of quantities, Botox can give you a tight, expressionless look. One common complaint is that users can’t give a full range of facial expressions after getting Botox shots. Wrinkle reducing cream, while not as effective at eliminating wrinkles, will still allow you a full range of facial motion.

4. How frequently do you need to use it?
Most wrinkle reducing creams require that you apply them once or twice daily. This can be part of your morning or evening skin-care regimen. One benefit of Botox is that it lasts for about six months, but you need to see a professional to have the Botox injection.

5. How much does it cost?
The price of a wrinkle reducing cream can vary greatly. Depending on how often you need to apply the cream it can get a little expensive. Botox can cost around $500 per treatment. If you go every 6 months that adds up to $1000 a year. So how much is beauty worth to you?