Answers To The Most Commonly Asked Questions About Botox Treatments

Botox (which is short for 'botulinum toxin') has truly revolutionized the treatment of ageing skin, and it is now the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure performed by doctors. Still, despite its popularity, and the huge amount that has been written about it, there are many common questions that people have about it, such as…

1. What exactly 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 occurs during the treatment? Botox treatments are quick and simple, with each procedure taking around just 10 minutes to complete. During that time, a series of small injections of botox solution will be made directly into the areas responsible for causing the lines and wrinkles.

3. What post-treatment care is required? 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 are the effects noticeable? The full effect of the treatment will develop over the 2-14 days following the injections.

5. How many times will I need to have botox injections? Most people have 3-4 botox treatments per year at first, in order to achieve and retain more youthful and fresher skin. This frequency can be reduced after the first year though, as the skin becomes more susceptible to botox with use.

6. If I do not have repeat treatments, will my face 'droop'?? Absolutely not. The treatment is completely reversible there are no permanent effects. In fact, your skin is likely to have benefited from the period of reduced muscle contraction, as wrinkle formation is slower during this time.

7. Is there a chance that botox will make my face expressionless? No, definitely not. It only treats the specific muscles that are responsible for your wrinkles, minimizing any possible loss of facial expression.

8. What are the side effects? No long term side effects of botox have ever been found. In the short term, mild discomfort and headaches can be a problem for some people shortly after they have the injections, though this is the exception rather than the rule.

9. How safe is it? 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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