Whether you like it or not, we live in a culture obsessed with youth and beauty. The headline-grabbing Botox injection is an increasingly popular cosmetic agent in treating facial lines and wrinkles. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, doctors performed nearly 3 million cosmetic Botox injections in 2003, making it the most frequent cosmetic procedure. As suggested by the sheer numbers of Botox procedures, Botox patients are very satisfied with their treatment. One study reported that 80% of patients found the treatment beneficial, with all patients recommending the treatment for others. The reasons for such enthusiastic endorsement go beyond a simple superficial desire to have a flawlessly smooth and youthful face. Botox's removal of hyperfunctional lines and wrinkles may have deeper health benefits for the patient. One study notes that facial lines and wrinkles are important because the face is a critical communication tool and its appearance affects self-perception, self-esteem and social interactions. It goes on to suggest that such facial lines may have adverse effects on the patient, either by sending emotional miscues or inappropriately indicating aging.
ข้อ 31) What can be inferred from the passage?
1. Botox improves the mental and emotional health of a patient.
2. Botox treatment is made for a patient’s social connection.
3. Botox injection is remarkably safe and successful.
4. Botox is as a useful weapon against undesired