Looking younger is a goal many people want to achieve - and today, you have many different plastic surgery options to reach that goal. From facelifts to laser resurfacing, there are tons of ways to make you look your best. If you don't like the idea of a long recovery time however, there is another option.

There are many different substances that can be injected into your face in order to make you look younger - and only a board certified plastic surgeon can tell you just which ones are the correct substances for you. Be aware that not all of the injectables will work on all of the problem areas.

One popular plastic surgery injectable that has been talked about for years is collagen. While not as popular today, many people have heard about this substance - which is naturally occurring in the human body. Collagen is most commonly injected into the lips to plump them up, making them larger.

Botox is usually used to fight wrinkles in patients of any age who feel that they might have a few too many lines around their brow or above their brow line. These lines can be caused by frowning, or just by aging. They can occur at any age, but usually occur after age 40.

Botox injections are particularly popular because they are seen to be nearly side effect free and relatively risk free. People see immediate results, and while too much Botox can lead to an effect that leaves the patient looking emotionless, the right amount can relieve wrinkles.

Another popular injectable plastic surgery technique is Restylane. This substance is an alternative to collagen, and it is also used to relieve wrinkles - although in a different area of the face. Restylane is injected into the lines around the mouth, plumping them up and getting rid of those wrinkles.

Patients who get this treatment feel that it makes them look younger without having to get a face lift or other plastic surgery treatment that involves cutting and anesthesia. For those who do not require extensive work to look younger, these less invasive treatments are ideal.

Injections with Restylane can get rid of "laugh lines" and lines around the lips that may make you look prematurely older - a great way to make yourself look younger without a long recovery time. A few injections with a needle may negate the need for further plastic surgery.

Make sure to consult with a plastic surgeon who has a lot of experience with these injectable substances before getting any of this work done, and research your options before getting an injection. While easier than surgery, there are still risks - so make sure only a doctor performs the procedure.