All You Need To Know About Botox

Botox is a term that most people have heard of as it has been around since 1989 and

is usually injected directed into the muscles underneath the wrinkle or line, so that it relaxes the muscle so it becomes smoother. The injections usually last about 3 months and are usually used to reduce wrinkles and other visible signs of aging on the face. It is the most popular procedure that is not surgical that is performed in the US.

Advantages of Botox:

Having a Botox injection takes about only about thirty minutes and causes very little, if any, discomfort. The final effect is a smoothing of the wrinkled area and a more youthful look. Botox is most effective at alleviating lines and wrinkles on the upper third portion of the face such as the lines between eyebrows, frown lines and wrinkles around the eyes. It can be used together with other wrinkle fillers for an even more effective outcome. When injected into the lower eyelid, it gives a wide-eyed look that many women desire. Injected into the bottom of the nasal septum can give one that "ski-slope" look that is desirable. Besides filling in lines, Botox has a wide variety of other, "off-label" uses.

Disadvantages of Botox:

Because Botox does not last for more than three to five months at a time, you must get the injections about three times a year in order to maintain the desired appearance. This can become expensive, with each treatment costing upwards of five hundred dollars. Desired results can take about seven days to four weeks to take full effect, quite a long wait for some people to endure. There are also possible side effects from the use of Botox. Patients have been reported to experience droopy eyelids, a result of the muscle being so relaxed that it cannot lift itself. Also common side effects are headaches and some nausea. Other less common side effects include weak muscles, pain at the injection site, inflamed and tender areas of the skin or muscle, and swelling at the injection site.

Botox is manufactured by various pharmaceutical companies but all variations of the drug last about three to five months before it is necessary to get another injected dose.

by: Dr. Farid Mostamand

POST COMMENT

Is It The Season Of No Goodwill? How To Encourage Your Imagination To Take Leaps Breathe Freely With A Balloon Sinus Procedure Enjoy The Summer Season With A Bright, White Smile Wi-fi Mobile Phone Rolling On The Net Selling Sense Of Urgency How To Test The Stability In Block Machine The Best Months For Seal Coating En Savoir Plus Sur Predict A Travers Le Triathlon Primaire The Simple Guide To Finding Out The Real Cost Of A Lifetime Shed Pendentif Cur Destin Petite-fille Bonne How To Make Your Own Backless Evening Dress Understanding The Procedures Of Vietnam Visa On Arrival