What is Botox
Is Botox safe?
Botox vs. Restylane
Botox for Men
What does Botox Cost?
First thing first, lets take the time to understand what Botox is: the most commonly administered cosmetic treatment in the world today; Botox is nothing more than a highly purified protein. This protein is extracted from naturally occurring bacteria and processed under strict pharmaceutical manufacturing guidelines. Both the FDA and Health Canada have approved it for both cosmetic and medical use.
To understand how Botox works, one must first take into account the two different categories of facial wrinkles: Static and Dynamic. Static wrinkles are visible when the face is at rest. These wrinkles have already set in and Botox is not an option in treating them. Dynamic wrinkles, on the other hand – are what lead to Static wrinkles. Dynamic wrinkles appear temporarily when the muscles contract in the course of facial expression. When injected directly into a muscle, Botox blocks the release of acetylcholine- the chemical responsible for contraction, this effectively paralysis dynamic winkles of future concern.
Yes, you will look very relaxed. No, you will not be paralyzed. Botox does not yield an immediate result. The affected muscle may take 1-5 days to respond, and a full week to peak. Results typically last three to four months. As injections continue, the muscle contractions responsible for major wrinkles tend to calm down or “atrophy” meaning that less Botox is required when used consistently. In a nutshell, Botox gives your muscles a vacation, which slows down the aging clock dramatically.
Botox is a ten-minute procedure. It requires no recovery time. Medically, Botox has been used for years to relieve migraines, excessive underarm sweating, and even the effects of cerebral palsy. The smoothing of frown lines, smoker’s lines, crow’s feet and other wrinkles are all added benefits of Botox.
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