There comes a time in your life when you look at yourself in the mirror and notice something different, something unusual, something…wrinkly. The truth of the matter is, none of us can escape aging, it’s part of life. However, that doesn’t mean you cannot age gracefully, because luckily, there’s Plan B – Botox, that is.
While repetitive frowning could cause those wrinkles, sun exposure, loss of skin elasticity, and ageing can also be a factor. Bottom line, wrinkles, fine lines on your forehead and wrinkles under eyes eyes can be easily corrected with Botox; it’s no wonder so many celebrities opt in to receive Botox injections to upkeep their youthful appearance.
So, let’s dive in an discover the magic of Botox (magic, figuratively speaking of course).
Botox is a drug that doctors, nurses and trained health practitioners use to treat facial creases and wrinkles. It is made from a toxin secreted by the bacterium ClostridiumBbotulinum. This drug is used in small amounts to smooth facial wrinkles, which provides a you with a better physical appearance (more toned).
Besides treating wrinkles, a Botox injection can treat other conditions like excessive underarm sweating, uncontrollable blinking, overactive bladder, chronic migraines and cervical dystonia.
Only trained healthcare professionalsadminister Botox injections, plain and simple and no exceptions. A nurse or a doctor, for example,decides how much Botox is needed for a desired look and injects Botox into a muscle. Typically, Botox sessions are spaced three months apart.
If you treat the area around your eyes, you will need to use an ointment, eye drops, or a special contact lens to protect your eye area. When you receive the Botox treatmentat our office, we will give you instructions and you are always more than welcome to ask us any additional questions.
If you suffer from excessive sweating and are being treated, consider shaving your underarms 24 hours before receiving the injection. Avoid eating spicy foods, hot beverages and exercising 30 minutes before getting a Botox treatment.
The eye muscle spasm symptoms may begin to improve 1-3 days after your session. However, you’ll experience great improvement 2-6 weeks after your session.
We always advise patients how much Botox is enough for a particular session and we urge our patients to always get the treatments at our office, because we’ll know the history of injections and how to move forward with your treatments. If you received treatments elsewhere, please tell our staff how many treatments you’ve had, when was the first and last treatment and any other additional information. We always have your best interest in mind. Remember, if you get Botox more than prescribed, it could result inside effects, so always give us as much information as possible. Botox is very safe when done by a professional and we pride ourselves for providing the best service possible – hence the many happy clients.
There’s no need for any anesthesia, a small needle is used to inject Botox into certain muscles on your face or body. Usually, there’s very little discomfort.Do your best to avoid alcohol for a week before this procedure. Also, avoid taking certain medications like anti-inflammatory medications and aspirin two weeks before beginning this treatment.
Using Botox has many psychological and physical benefits to men and women of any age. You can use Botox as a non-invasive injectable to help you look younger without any surgery. How amazing is THAT?! Yes! Botox can also solve other health issues, as discussed below.
- Stops Excessive Sweating – Pit stains are the worst, aren’t they? Sometimes you just sweat too much;this condition is called Hyperhidrosis, which means you could even sweat when you’re cold or resting, when you’re not involved in any physical activity.
- Treats a Drooping Eyebrow - A drooping brow is also known as “Brow Ptosis.” This issue causes some to look tired and unhappy even when they are happy and awake. By administering Botox, the brow muscles relax and the customer walks away happy, because of a huge difference afterwards.
- Stops Eye Squinting/Twitching - Eye twitching can sometimes cause permanent spasms of the muscles, which hold it intense for a long time. Twitches are dangerous as they can interfere with your vision. Brotox stops the eye from squinting or twitching.
- Reduces Symptoms of Migraine Pain - There’s a common misconception about Botox directly treating migraines. The truth is, Botox reduces major symptoms such as nausea, light sensitivity, which makes it somewhat easier to handle migraines.
There’s no set rule on when to start Botox. Botox is for you if you notice yourself getting wrinkles and you wanted to do something about it. When you come in for a consultation, we will happily analyze your skin and area of concern and provide you with the best treatment method for your concerns and your ideal outcome. We are here for you and want you to feel your absolute best.
