Botox Factoids
Botox is an injectable treatment used to combat the appearance and formation of fine lines and wrinkles. Wrinkles are formed when the muscles under the skin that we use to make expressions cause the skin above to wrinkle. With time and repetitive motion, the folds stay. Botox prevents the muscles from wrinkling the skin, allowing the skin to relax and the wrinkles to fade. For those of you who are already familiar with Botox, we have collected some interesting facts that you may not be aware of:
1. Botox is not only used for cosmetic purposes. It can help people with a wide range of illnesses or disorders, from migraines to weak bladders.
2. Do you sweat too much? Botox can also be used to treat hyperactive sweat acorns. Just as the drug blocks the nerves that stimulate wrinkle-forming facial muscles, it can also block active sweat glands.
3. A combination of dermal fillers and Botox can be used to fill in wrinkles and prevent them from getting worse. This is known as a “liquid face lift” and is a great alternative to surgery for those who don’t want to deal with downtime. .
4. The percentage of patients who do not respond to Botox is less than one percent. That means it is more than 99 percent effective in treating wrinkles.
5. Treatment can become more effective over time. That is, if you take a few courses of Botox, your muscle memory starts to fade. So once the last treatment wears off, your muscles may still refuse to form wrinkles. This is one of the reasons why it is a good idea to have more than one course of treatment in a row.
6. Almost any doctor can legally administer the injections. However, it can be dangerous to go to any doctor and the results may not be satisfactory. Use a board certified plastic surgeon to make sure you get the best results and the safest injections.
7. The effects of the injections will be visible within one to three days. In fact, you can see the wrinkles relaxing over time.
8. You can use Botox at any age; in fact, it’s a good idea to start treatment in your 20s or 30s, to prevent deep wrinkles from forming before they start to form.
Again, it is very important to use a board certified surgeon. “Botox parties” are on the rise, the parties where people bring a doctor home for Botox treatments. This is dangerous and can lead to complications.