Botox Treatments : Answers To Commonly Asked Questions
Author: Mark Walters // Category: Cosmetic SurgeryThe treatment of ageing skin was revolutionized by the introduction of botox, and it is now the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure performed by doctors. Lots of people are still unsure about certain aspects of it though, with common questions being…
1. What is botox? It is a purified protein which, when injected into a muscle, leads to a temporary muscular relaxation. Frown lines, worry lines and laughter lines are all caused by the repeated contractions of facial muscles, and relaxing these muscles with botox injections is a quick, safe and effective way to smooth and soften wrinkles.
2. What will happen during the treatment? The actual procedure takes just 5-10mins and involves a small number of injections of botox solution directly into the muscle groups causing wrinkling.
3. Do I need to do anything particular after having a treatment of botox? You are advised to stay upright and to try to exercise, by pulling various facial expressions, the areas treated for 2-4 hours following the injections.
4. How quickly will I notice an effect? Results are not instantaneous, and typically take a couple of days to initially become noticeable. The full effects tend to take around 7-14 days.
5. How many times will I need to have botox injections? This varies from individual to individual, but most people tend to have 3-4 treatments over the course of the first year. The duration of effect often increases with each repeat treatment, and eventually you may only require one maintenance treatment per year.
6. If I do not have repeat treatments, will my face ‘droop’?? No, you will suffer no adverse effects at all if you decide to stop having botox treatments.
7. Will botox ‘freeze’ my face and make me expressionless? No, definitely not. It only treats the specific muscles that are responsible for your wrinkles, minimizing any possible loss of facial expression.
8. Are there any side effects? There may be slight discomfort as the needle enters the skin, and there is the possibility of a small bruise at the site of the injection. Other side effects are rare but include slight drooping of the eyelid, which usually resolves itself in a week or so, and headaches. No long term side-effects have been reported.
9. Is it safe to use botox? Botox is considered a very safe medication. It is now approved by medical authorities in over 70 countries worldwide. It has been used widely in the cosmetic industry for the last 15 years.
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