Botox
Botox relaxes targeted facial muscles to soften expression lines around the eyes and forehead.
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Botox injections are used not only for therapeutic purposes but for cosmetic ones too. Unlike other fillers, which are superficially injected just beneath the skin, Botox is injected directly into the muscle. Because Botox is made of a neurotoxin, it blocks signals between the muscle and the brain, ultimately preventing muscle contraction in a localized area. When the muscle relaxes, wrinkles smooth out and soften. Performed correctly, these injections only affect targeted muscles while still allowing for facial expression. Botox can be used for any type of wrinkle that has not been caused by sun damage or stretching of the skin due to gravity. Results are usually best on expression lines, such as those around the eyes and forehead.
Frequently asked questions
The best candidates for cosmetic Botox treatments are usually adults bothered by facial lines and wrinkles, particularly those along the forehead and between the eyes. You should not get Botox injections if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have any type of neurological disease.
Botox injections are in-office procedures performed in just a few minutes. Injections use a very fine needle, which is inserted into the facial muscles. There is very little discomfort during the injection.
There is a minimal recovery period of approximately 48 hours. During this time, you may experience bruising or headaches. Avoid rubbing treated areas and do not lie down for the first few hours. Results usually begin to fade within 4 to 6 months, so you will need to return for retreatment periodically.
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