Botox

Dynamic wrinkles are caused by contraction of the facial muscles everytime you smile, laugh or frown. The more emotion you show, the deeper the lines will be. Now, an effective agent has been developed to treat the aging face.

Botox is an injectable solution that has been developed to reduce wrinkles in the face. Botox therapy is most successful for deep frown lines, forehead creases, and deep crow’s feet.

Ingredients

Botox Purified Neurotoxin Complex is a protein produced by the bacterium Clostidium botulinum. The effects of botulinum toxin have been known since the turn of the century, but it was not until the 1980’s that the toxin was found to be therapeutically valuable for a number of medical disorders. Its most common use today is for temporary reduction of lines and wrinkles on the upper face. Botox injections have been used safely and effectively for over ten years to treat many eye and neurological disorders.

Botox blocks impulses from the nerve to the tiny facial muscles that are related to expression lines. Botox relaxes the muscles so that they will not contract. After treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth and unwrinkled while the untreated facial muscles contract in a normal fashion, allowing normal facial expression to be unaffected.Treatment

You will find Botox therapy to be quick, easy, and generally painless. No skin test is required and the treatment takes about ten minutes. After your makeup is removed and your face is thoroughly cleansed, it takes just a few minutes to administer the drug. Using a tiny microneedle, a small amount of Botox is precisely injected into several locations on the face. Because the needle is fine and the volume is small, there is minimal pain with the injections. Occasionally, a local anesthetic is required. Aside from the initial needle prick, you should feel little discomfort. The areas are then iced for a few minutes.

Slight redness and mild bruising may occur. Makeup can be applied before leaving the office, and normal activities can be resumed. Strenuous activity should be avoided for the next 24 hours.

After Treatment

The most common side effect with Botox injections are localized redness, pain and bruising. Rarely, drooping of the upper eyelid and brow, and facial asymmetry can occur. Please note that all side effects are temporary and will resolve in a period of time.How Many Treatments Are Needed?

Botulinum toxin usually takes full effect within 1 to 2 weeks. However, the nerve endings usually grow new connections to the muscles at sites that have not been exposed to the toxin. Therefore, to maintain the effects of Botox therapy, treatment is often repeated every 4-6 months. Over time and repeated injections, the Botox appears to last longer, and less frequent injections will be required. Also, the duration of effect varies from patient to patient, and may be less effective for those over 65 years of age.

The Results

The results can sometimes be seen within the first few hours, but it may take 1 to 2 weeks for the full effect to become apparent. You will notice greatly diminised wrinkles and softer facial lines which result in a younger, more vibrant appearance. Every year, thousands of Botox treatments are performed, and it is quickly becoming a popular treatment option for reversing the signs of aging.

If you would like to know if Botox is for you, please call our office to book a complimentry private physician consultation.