Smile, laugh, frown, and make all the facial expressions you want and stop worrying about wrinkles!
After years of squinting, laughing, frowning, smoking, and worrying, the skin around the eyes and on the forehead often develops deep lines and wrinkles. These lines are called "expression lines." Until now, this type of wrinkle has been difficult to treat. Expression lines may often make you look older, tired, or stressed. Now by utilizing this FDA approved muscle-relaxing agent, expression lines can be significantly reduced.
How Long does a BOTOX Treatment last?
The effects usually last 3 to 4 months. You will notice a gradual fading of its effects. The results, following several treatments, may last 6 to 8 months or more. BOTOX offers extended relief over the course of long-term treatment.
Are There Any Possible side Effects?
With BOTOX, side effects, if any, are usually mild and temporary. Botulinum toxins contain proteins and in some circumstances, the body will form antibodies to the protein. If antibodies are formed, the effect would be a lesser response to the therapy. Temporary bruising is sometimes experienced. This symptom resolves itself within 2 to 3 days. In rare cases, there can be a slight drooping of an eylid or asymmetry of expression. If this should happen, return to your physician.
What Type of Results Will I See?
Typically, the effect of BOTOX is visible within 3 days. Maximum benefits are reached between 10 to 14 days. Once the muscle relaxes and the skin softens, you will have a more relaxed and youthful appearance. BOTOX treatments are not a substitute for the results achieved with a facelift. The optimum appearance may be achieved with BOTOX therapy in conjunction with a facelift, laser resurfacing, and skin rejuvenation.
What is BOTOX?
BOTOX is a therapeutic muscle-relaxing agent derived from the bacterium, Clostridium Botulinum. Ophthalmologists have used BOTOX for over 12 years for its original indication, the treatment of blepharospasm. For years physicians have been using BOTOX as a cosmetic treatment to correct visible signs of stress and aging.
How Does BOTOX work?
Your brain sends messages to your muscles so that they can contract and move. BOTOX works to block the muscle from responding to the message. As a result, the muscle relaxes and the overlying skin remains unwrinkled and smooth.
What Is Treatment Like?
With a very fine needle, BOTOX is injected into the specific muscle that is contracting and causing the lines and wrinkles on the face. Treatment is effective, safe, and takes approximately 10 minutes. The pain is a minimal "pin prick" and no anesthetic is required. Immediately following treatment you may resume regular activities!
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