Cosmetic Botox treatment
Botox- Know it
Botox which is the commercial trade name for Botulinum Toxin Type A is derived from the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. When it is injected into the muscles it freezes or slows down the nerve impulse and makes the muscles nearby weak. Botox is used to treat frown lines, deep forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, and general facial wrinkles. It can also be used for diminishing wrinkles on the chest, lessening the appearance of neck cords and minimizing the skin sagging of facial skin.
How does it help us?
It is used in the form of an injection to control our frown lines. As we age we get more frown lines or light wrinkles in our face. Frown lines develop as the result of our years of facial expression and thinning of the facial skin. To minimize the frown lines botox is injected into the targeted facial muscles blocking the transmission between the nerve endings and muscle fibers around the injection area. It causes the muscles to become paralyzed. As a result, the contractions of the facial muscles which cause the frown lines gets temporarily reduced and so even when the individual frowns no wrinkle lines form. Anybody who is between 18-65 years of age and want to get rid of wrinkles can go for it. Botox treatment is done by a plastic surgeon. Each treatment session can take from a few minutes to around 30 minutes. Botox is injected directly in to the facial muscle. The discomfort from the injection is minimal and does not require anesthesia. One can notice the improvement within a week of the treatment. Though this treatment is effective, still it is very difficult to alleviate the signs of aging completely. This treatment is not of permanent nature as injected substance gets absorbed by body overtime so it requires some additional treatments after 3-6 months. Generally it is not used on nursing mother or during pregnancy.
Botox treatment is not suitable
- During pregnancy.
- For nursing mothers.
- People with neurological disorders.
- Person who are allergic to its contents.
- Who have infection in the area where botox is to be injected.
A number of medicines can react adversely with botox. So, it is important to consult your doctor if you are under some medication.
Does it have any side effect?
This treatment is not free from side effects. The following side effects can result from the use of this treatment.
- Temporary headache and nausea.
- Numbness and temporary weakness of neighboring muscles
- Drooping of the upper eyelids
- Swelling and burning feeling at the injection point.
- Double vision
- Muscular weakness
Despite their side effects the Botox as a non-surgical cosmetic treatment is becoming increasing popular among the people who want to get rid of the unwanted fore head wrinkles, frowns lines or crow’s feet.
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