Botox® Cosmetic

What is Botox®, and how does it work?

What is Botox® Cosmetic , and how does it work?

Botox® Cosmetic is an easy, non-surgical, treatment option for those of us fighting the signs of aging. Botox® is designed to reduce the excessive muscle activity that causes fine lines and wrinkles on the face. Frown lines and facial wrinkles can be a thing of the past with Botox® Cosmetic.

Botox® cosmetic is a purified protein derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. This protein relaxes the muscles so that the skin's appearance becomes smoother and more youthful looking within days.

What are the benefits of Botox?

Botox® Cosmetic is used for the treatment of moderate to severe frown lines found between the brows. It is also used to help lessen the appearance of wrinkles on the forehead or around the eyes. Botox® will, over time, fade these symptoms giving you a smoother, rejuvenated appearance that can last for up to 4 months.

Botox® treatments have also been found to be successful in the treatment of other facial lines and wrinkles around the lower eyelids, as well as the nasal fold (found around the nose and mouth). Botox has also been used as a non-surgical brow-lift or when used in conjunction with surgical procedures including forehead lifts, facelifts, and eyelid surgery.

How often are Botox treatments needed?

Because Botox is a non-surgical treatment option its wonderful benefits are not permanent but will last upwards of 4 months. You will notice improvements in skin tone and texture within days. Results are different for everyone but will leave you with a rejuvenated facial appearance. Extremely severe lines may never completely fade, but will gradually become less noticeable. Your doctor will work with you in designing a treatment schedule that will create optimal results.

If you decide to discontinue your Botox treatments, you will notice a reemergence of the lines and wrinkles you had lost.

What is a Botox treatment session like?

Before receiving a Botox injection your doctor will ask about any allergies or medical conditions that may make Botox a less than ideal treatment option for you. No anesthesia is needed; if you are sensitive to pain your doctor may recommend an anesthetic cream or cold pack to numb the area.

The treatment procedure is fast and easy. Your doctor will decide where to place each of the injections for your optimal results. The entire injection process only takes about 10 minutes. And what's more is there is little to no downtime, so you can go back to your regular activities without missing a step.

Who is a candidate for Botox injections?

Men and women between the ages of 18 and 65 are possible candidates for Botox injections. Studies have found that 90% of patients showed improvement in the severity of their frown lines and wrinkles. Only your doctor can decide if Botox is right for you.

Patients with certain medical conditions, those that are pregnant or may soon become pregnant, and those with recurring infections or on recurrent antibiotic use may not be candidates for Botox injections. Please consult with your doctor for more details.

Are Botox injections safe? What are, if any, side effects?

For many patients Botox is a perfectly safe treatment option. However, it is important to inform your doctor about any diseases affecting muscular control, any allergies, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and any medications you may be taking, as they may react adversely with the ingredients found in Botox.

The most common side effects are pain, infection, inflammation, swelling, redness, tenderness, or bruising at the injection site. For some patients, temporary eyelid droop and nausea may be experienced following a Botox injection. Patients with various neuromuscular disorders (ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome are examples) have a higher risk for serious side effects.

For more information regarding Botox® Cosmetic..

Give Pura Vida MedSpa a call today to set up a consultation for a Botox® Cosmetic Injection or any of their other non-invasive medical spa procedures. You can also request a Maryland Botox consultation online by clicking here.