Botox – How Does it Work?
Botox is a treatment that is used to temporarily reduce wrinkles and other signs of facial aging. In addition the application can also be used as a treatment method for conditions including lazy eye, and blehparospasm (when a person blinks uncontrollably).
The concoction is made from a diluted botulinum toxin,
which can have horrible effects on its own, however the diluted form is a safe way to relax muscles in order to create a more pleasing facial appearance. In this article, we will provide insight into this exciting procedure.
When injected in small amounts Botox is able to inhibit the transmission of nerve signals, causing the muscles of the injection site to weaken for a period of time. The muscles lose their ability to contract, and thus, the skin that lies over them becomes flattened. This can have a wonderful effect on wrinkles of all types, including those on the forehead, frown lines, and crows feet.
Botox acts as a temporary solution to issues that were once only solved through surgical means. While the process of undergoing surgery is one which take a large amount of time and money, these injections take only minutes and cost far less that any surgical procedure. This leaves patients with an extra sum of money and time that might have been spent on recovery and surgery costs.
The downside, is that the treatment is not permanent, through with regular injections, the results can remain indefinitely. Patients are therefore afforded the opportunity to choose their level of engagement, rather than committing to a procedure that will alter their appearance permanently.
Side effects of the treatment include mild pain and bruising in the area surrounding the injection sites. Nausea and flu-type effects have also been reported in some cases. Headaches may persist in care instances, however they typically subside within a day or two.
Other rare effects include eyelid droopiness, or the drooping of other facial muscles. However, more often than not, this condition is caused by the patient rubbing the injection site, thus spreading the Botox to other parts of the face. In order to prevent this condition, patients are urged not to touch their face for a period of 12 hours after the injection.
If you or someone you know are interested in leanrning more about this procedure, the best place to start is by contacting a specialist who deals with the injections. This specialist will best be able to recommend necessary treatment plans based on your individual desires and expectations.
