Botox
You know that: it’s the most popular cosmetic treatment in the world. But Botox continues to inspire confusion and fear in some cautious corners. Is it right for you? We explain it
all.
Cosmetic botulinum toxin (don’ t be scared by “toxin”!) therapy works to help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by relaxing (we hate to say “paralyzing”) the muscles
underneath.
Typically used to help treat frown lines, forehead lines, crow’s feet, and excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), medicine brand names include Xeomin, Dysport, and the newest one – Jeuveau. The most well known of all is Botox.
Botox is an injectable medicine that works to relax muscles. In other words: Wherever Botox is injected, it causes the underlying muscles to temporarily stop moving. And when the
muscles stop moving, the lines are disappearing, and wrinkles stop forming. Is it simple? Is it safe?
You’ve probably known of people using it before they even have any lines or wrinkles to prevent their development in the future. Or, maybe you’ve seen Facebook images of
unnaturally frozen-looking faces that have turned you off to Botox altogether. Despite the continually growing enormous popularity of Botox and other brand names, cosmetic medicine
still presents some inconsistencies and unknowns.
Of course, it’s always wise to do your research before going under the needle. And we are here for you to answer your questions.
Does Botox Prevent Wrinkles?
Absolutely YES. Botox Cosmetic (and Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau) are highly purified products that can temporarily erase or reduce vertical frown lines, horizontal forehead lines, and “crow feet.” The administration of Botox slows muscles contracting hundreds of times a day, eventually etching skin lines and wrinkles.
Basically, wherever Botox is injected, it relaxes the muscles underneath the skin. Botox temporarily blocks the nerve stimulation of the muscle causing excess facial expressions. When the muscle relaxes, the lines and wrinkles diminish.
In addition to relaxing forehead lines, frown lines in between the eyebrows, lines around eyes, Botox can also lift the tip of the nose, lift the corners of the mouth, smooth out the “pincushion” look in the chin, soften lips smoker’s lines and vertical neck cords.
Additional Botox applications:
Botox is an effective and fantastic treatment for people suffering from excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis). You are a candidate for Botox if your sweating fails to improve with prescription antiperspirants. Botox is most frequently used for people who sweat excessively from their armpits. But it may also be used to reduce sweating in other areas, such as the hands, feet, scalp, and face.
Botox injection can t create a smoother contour in the calves and reduce calves size. Over time, Botox can help individuals with naturally large calves who desire a more defined curve to their lower legs without surgery.