Botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox-Injections, is a neurotoxin that can be used for cosmetic or medical conditions. Botox-Injections is made from a bacteria, Clostridium botulinum. It has medical applications, it can also be used for improving appearance by reducing wrinkles.
How Botox-Injections Works ?
In the cosmetic field, Botox-Injections is used to remove facial wrinkles. It prevents the skin from contracting by blocking the nerve signals to the muscles. It is a temporary course of action to remove facial wrinkles. This treatment will last for three to four months.
Botox-Injections is used for Forehead lines, Frown lines (lines in between eyebrows), Crow’s feet (lines around eyes), Bunny lines (lines on the nose), Lines along the corner of the mouth, Neck Bands, Décolleté lines, Non-surgical eyebrow lift, Hyperhidrosis (Excessive sweating, especially axilla)
Botox-Injections Procedure
Botox-Injections is a very simple procedure that requires minimal preparation. The doctor will inject you with a small amount of Botox-Injections in the area to be treated. There will be minor discomfort. Other than that, there won’t be any complications in the procedure. It is recommended to avoid alcohol at least one week before the treatment.
Many areas can be treated in one appointment. The number of Botox-Injections shots required varies from person to person. It will not react the same way to everyone.
The treatment will have its effects in one or two weeks. It is a great treatment to get rid of facial wrinkles, but the treatment is temporary. You would have to take Botox-Injections again in three to four months.
Side Effects
As said it is a very safe and simple procedure. The side effects caused by Botox-Injections treatment will be usually minor and will fade away in a week. Some side effects are Bruising, Redness, Eyelid drooping, Headache, Stomach upset and Flu.
These are some of the side effects which will be fixed within 48 hours. Eyelid drooping doesn’t occur in everyone. It happens rarely. This will be fixed on its own in three to four weeks.
Exceptions
Botox-Injections Treatment is not for everyone. Pregnant women and breastfeeding women should not get this treatment. In addition to that, people who have neurological diseases also shouldn’t get this treatment.
Results
The treatment will have its effect in three to four days. It can’t be said for sure that you will have the same results as everyone. Treatment results might vary for you. It is best to consult a dermatologist before getting the treatment.