Botox®

The wrinkles and lines that often appear on the face are feared by many because they are the telltale signs of aging. While some lines are formed due to age, others are due to unconscious everyday reactions that the body experiences. These lines are often the cause of muscle movement and the passage of time. It was true when someone said that our emotions can get the better of us, or more importantly, the better of our skin. Emotions are always facially expressed whether consciously or unconsciously, and after time, the constant contraction of muscle causes the skin to form crinkling and wrinkling.

Botox®the cosmetic form of botulinum toxin A, has become a very popular non-surgical injection that reduces or removes these emotionally caused lines on a temporary basis. When Botox®njected into the skin, it temporarily immobilizes the muscles that cause wrinkling and, at the same time, gives the skin a smoother, fresher appearance.

Before administering Botox®, your doctor will determine where to inject it by examining your capacity for moving certain muscles in your facial area. location, size and use of muscle always vary from person to person. When receiving Botox®, your doctor will administer several tiny injections directly into the muscles that cause lines to form on the face.

When the Botox® in your system, it basically blocks the signals to your muscles that would normally tell them to contract. It almost acts as a freezing agent to keep your muscles in place when your face would normally move. By doing this, it reduces the formation of lines on the face caused by the show of emotion.

This non-surgical procedure does not require anesthesia, but your doctor may choose to numb the area with either an anesthetic cream or a cold pack prior to your injection. There is usually minimal discomfort and it is very brief. There is no need for down-time, most return to their daily activities immediately following the procedure.

Many see improvements of frown lines, forehead wrinkles, and crows’ feet within days. Improvement can continue for as long as a month and usually lasts for up to four months. This procedure is a safe and effective way to minimize facial lines caused by unconscious displays of everyday emotion.