BOTOX is a pure chemical that can restore a soft and smooth skin. It is a protein that is able to relax the muscles that cause wrinkles. As these muscles relax, the facial skin becomes smooth and wrinkle-free. BOTOX is currently popular because of its effectiveness. It is a pure chemical that is used in fairly minute dosages. The procedure is safe, and it is applied and affects a specific area only. Generally, the wrinkles around the treated area disappear within 3-7 days.
The procedure (BOTOX)
The doctor applied a local anesthetic or a cold compress pack on the relevant area. BOTOX is then injected into the target area. The dosage of BOTOX is about 0.1 – 0.11 cc. The procedure (BOTOX) only takes 5 minutes to complete and the patient can go straight home after a brief rest. The wrinkles will vanish within 3-7 days.
Aftercare instructions
The following aftercare guidelines should be followed after BOTOX injections:
- Exercise the muscles around the treated area 3 hours after the treatment.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight within 24 hours after the treatment.
- Wash the face with clean water and dry gently.
- Visit the doctor for follow-up.
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Botox Uses
Botox has been proven to smooth facial lines by paralyzing or weakening the muscles that can cause frowning. Botox approved to treat:
• Cross-eyes
• Uncontrollable blinking
• Cervical dystonia (a neurological disorder that causes severe neck and shoulder contractions)
• Moderate to severe lines between eyebrows
Botox also fix those annoying little lines (Crow´s Feet) by your eyes can age your appearance far more rapidly than many other skin changes. And over time, they just deepen as the muscles of expression thicken from use.
When one is treated with Botox, when he or she smiles or frowns, wrinkles around the eyes and forehead are diminished. Correction with Botox is very natural and most patients feel that they have a more wide-eyed, rested and less angry look. Botox correction lasts an average of four to six months. After repeated injections the results may be even longer lasting. Effects of Botox become apparent in the first three to five days after treatment. Botox can be combined with other forms of facial rejuvenation such as collagen injections or laser resurfacing as well.
